Hello,
I am currently finishing up my first year of engineering studies and I will be finishing with a 4.0 this year. Due to UA taking over 50 credit hours of AP/dual enrollment classes, I can potentially graduate in 2 more years of study. I need some help or guidance on what would be the best plan to be prepared to enter the work force by the time I graduate:
1. Power through the next 4 semesters to graduate by May 2019, taking roughly 15 credit hours every semester to finish. Would leave me only one summer to intern with a company to get experience since I was not able to find one this summer. Basically I will be starting my junior year of studies this fall and will be graduating quicker.
2. Slow down and spread out my remaining credit hours so that I stay the full 4 years to graduate in May of 2020. This gives the potential to take some extra classes or easier semesters (12-13 credit hours). This gives 2 summers to intern with companies or potentially intern in the school year without a overbearing school load. This delays graduation and possibly making salary sooner, but it could make for a better position to enter the workforce with a job vs. temporary unemployment after college.
Just to clarify I am not interested in study abroad. I am also on a scholarship that pays all my tuition and education expenses so all I pay is living expenses. This is purely about finishing college early or making the most of my 4 years. I am trying to make the right decision with the costs and benefits. Any help would be appreciated.
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