Here is a breakdown of how many credits you might earn during each semester of freshman year:
Fall Semester
* English Composition I: 3 credits
* Math (e.g. Calculus I): 4 credits
* Science (e.g. Biology I): 4 credits
* Social Science (e.g. History): 3 credits
* Elective (e.g. Art Appreciation): 3 credits
Total Fall Semester Credits: 17
Spring Semester
* English Composition II: 3 credits
* Math (e.g. Calculus II): 4 credits
* Science (e.g. Biology II): 4 credits
* Humanities (e.g. Literature): 3 credits
* Elective (e.g. Music Theory): 3 credits
Total Spring Semester Credits: 17
Total Freshman Year Credits: 34
This is just an example, and your actual course load may vary depending on your major, interests, and college's requirements. However, this gives you a good idea of how many credits you can expect to earn after two semesters of freshman year.