Engineering majors, have you ever had to repeat a class

In summary, the conversation discusses the experience of retaking a course due to an incomplete grade and a bad professor. The speaker mentions that despite the boredom of sitting through the material again, having a better professor the second time around is helpful. They also mention the benefit of the information feeling new due to not attending class regularly the first time. The speaker also reveals that they have had to retake multiple courses due to incomplete grades.
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Which class was it ? And what was that, like?
 
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It's mind numbingly boring to sit through it all again, but it helps a lot if the professor is better the second time around. I'm retaking a course now 'cause I never finished up my INC the first time and I'm losing it 'cause it's the same really bad professor it was the first go around. A weird benefit of barely ever going to class the first go around is that the information is kind of new.

I've had to retake far more classes than I want to admit to 'cause of INCs (and I withdrew from one class), so I'm not listing them.
 

FAQ: Engineering majors, have you ever had to repeat a class

Have you ever had to repeat a class as an engineering major?

Yes, it is common for engineering students to repeat a class at some point in their academic career. Engineering courses can be challenging and the workload can be overwhelming, so it is not uncommon for students to struggle with a particular class and have to retake it.

Is it a bad sign if an engineering major has to repeat a class?

No, repeating a class does not necessarily mean that a student is not capable of succeeding in the engineering field. It could simply mean that they need more time to fully understand the material or that they were overwhelmed with other courses and did not have enough time to dedicate to a particular class.

How does repeating a class affect an engineering major's GPA?

Repeating a class can have both positive and negative effects on an engineering major's GPA. If the student improves their grade in the repeated class, it can positively impact their overall GPA. However, if they receive a lower grade in the repeated class, it can lower their GPA.

Is it common for engineering majors to repeat specific classes?

It is not uncommon for engineering students to repeat core classes such as calculus, physics, or programming courses. These classes are fundamental to the engineering curriculum and can be particularly challenging for students.

Are there any consequences for repeating a class as an engineering major?

Repeating a class may result in a delay in graduation, as the repeated class may not be offered during the desired semester. It can also be costly, as students may have to pay for the class again. However, it is important for students to prioritize understanding the material rather than rushing through and potentially struggling in future courses.

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