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The Daily OrangeSchool's in for the summer: Plethora of course options helps students get ahead academically
By Jackie Saunders
Posted: 5/1/06, 11:28 PM EST Section: Pulp
Lois Gridley, manager of editorial and media services at University College, is especially excited about two new MAYmester classes.
"One thing we are pushing is MAYmester at home," Gridley said. "If you live in New York City or Washington, D.C., we are offering Art in New York City (STA 500) and Museums in a Changing World (MUS 500)."
The two-week intensive courses exploring actual paintings and displays of America's finest museums are ideal for Syracuse students because no prerequisites are necessary. Gridley sees summer classes as advantageous due to the reduced cost of paying for credit hours instead of the fixed tuition rate. She also admits that for the lazy college student, it is more laid-back not having to attend class every day.
"Usually freshmen and sophomores want to go home during the summer," Gridley said. "More students going into their senior year are interested in the option of Summer Study at Syracuse. Students who stay in Syracuse for Summer Study take on average two classes per six-week semester."
Session one is held from May 22 to June 30, and the second session is held from July 5 to Aug. 11.
"Not a huge percentage of people stay," Gridley said, "a percentage we would like to see increase."
Trying to balance her love of the camera and love of her trumpet, Jennifer Luzzo, a junior broadcast journalism and music major, realized she needed a way to squeeze in the rest of her Arts and Sciences requirements in order to graduate on time. Luzzo decided to sign up for four summer classes at Morris County Community College in her hometown.
"The classes I took at the community college were significantly cheaper than
staying in school, and all my credits transferred," Luzzo said. Although the classes took up precious relaxation time, they in no way interfered with her summer mentality.
"Since the classes are in the summer, they are easier, at a faster pace and are generally more laid back," Luzzo said.
"One thing we are pushing is MAYmester at home," Gridley said. "If you live in New York City or Washington, D.C., we are offering Art in New York City (STA 500) and Museums in a Changing World (MUS 500)."
The two-week intensive courses exploring actual paintings and displays of America's finest museums are ideal for Syracuse students because no prerequisites are necessary. Gridley sees summer classes as advantageous due to the reduced cost of paying for credit hours instead of the fixed tuition rate. She also admits that for the lazy college student, it is more laid-back not having to attend class every day.
"Usually freshmen and sophomores want to go home during the summer," Gridley said. "More students going into their senior year are interested in the option of Summer Study at Syracuse. Students who stay in Syracuse for Summer Study take on average two classes per six-week semester."
Session one is held from May 22 to June 30, and the second session is held from July 5 to Aug. 11.
"Not a huge percentage of people stay," Gridley said, "a percentage we would like to see increase."
Trying to balance her love of the camera and love of her trumpet, Jennifer Luzzo, a junior broadcast journalism and music major, realized she needed a way to squeeze in the rest of her Arts and Sciences requirements in order to graduate on time. Luzzo decided to sign up for four summer classes at Morris County Community College in her hometown.
"The classes I took at the community college were significantly cheaper than
staying in school, and all my credits transferred," Luzzo said. Although the classes took up precious relaxation time, they in no way interfered with her summer mentality.
"Since the classes are in the summer, they are easier, at a faster pace and are generally more laid back," Luzzo said.
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posted 5/03/06 @ 12:52 PM EST
very well written
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