So, I have found myself in a pretty awesome situation; I can graduate a year early. After the spring 2017 semester, I will only need 3 classes (9 credit hours) to graduate with a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering.
I have some great scholarships and I have an EFC of 0, so I end up getting a nice refund check each semester (around $6,000). I also have no debt/student loans.
I am having trouble deciding between staying in college for another semester or another year (and if so what classes would I take) or graduating/finding a job. I would greatly appreciate it if someone would take some time and help me come to a decision.
Graduating on time/with my class (spring 2018) pros:
- $6,000 refund check each semester ($12,000 total)
- Can add a double major in Economics (something I am extremely interested in)
- Could take a year of joke classes such as basketball, yoga, weight training, and...
- Could take a few engineering electives, some more programming classes, or...
- Could get more involved in my Fraternity
Graduating a semester early (fall 2017) pros:
- $6,000 refund check
- Could take a few engineering electives, some more programming classes maybe, or...
- Could take joke classes
- Can get more involved in my Fraternity
- Could get a job a semester early ($$$)
Graduating a year(ish) early (summer 2017) pros:
- Get a job a year early ($$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$)
Side note: I have worked in a research lab, completed a co-op rotation at a manufacturing plant, and currently have a parallel/part time co-op in a software related role, that will continue until I graduate. I am not short of experience.
Thank you for reading!
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