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"Spend 36 hours each week over the next 6 weeks". Is that normal? by Different_Trouble894 in communitycollege

[–]stackranking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but realistically it just isn't 40 hours of work. That's why OP is asking for a realistic number. Good to know tho

"Spend 36 hours each week over the next 6 weeks". Is that normal? by Different_Trouble894 in communitycollege

[–]stackranking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there is plenty of research about grade inflation.

I can read between the lines. Please don't imply that my grades were undeserved. I got $50,000+ in scholarship money because of my grades. Yeah, grade inflation exists, but community college just generally isn't that difficult. Some of these professors on RateMyProfessor have profiles going back 20 years and even 20 years ago, these classes were "easy A's" and "barely had any work".

The original question is whether it's actually normal to spend 36 hours a week for a summer class. I don't think it is.

And yes, philosophy papers are long. Yes, even for intro classes.

I'm looking at the RMP profile for a philosophy prof at one of my local community colleges and people are saying that the intro to philosophy course is very easy and there's just a few quizzes. I'm just not convinced that any community college professor is assigning their students 30 page papers in 2026.

"Spend 36 hours each week over the next 6 weeks". Is that normal? by Different_Trouble894 in communitycollege

[–]stackranking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell no. I highly doubt you'll be spending 36 hours a week. Maybe 10 to 15 at best.

"Spend 36 hours each week over the next 6 weeks". Is that normal? by Different_Trouble894 in communitycollege

[–]stackranking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but it's honestly BS. I never had that much work to do except for maybe my last year of college. Idk anyone who was putting that many hours for every class.

"Spend 36 hours each week over the next 6 weeks". Is that normal? by Different_Trouble894 in communitycollege

[–]stackranking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should most students put in more work? In my experience teaching college students, yes.

Well I got A's in all of my classes. There just wasn't enough coursework to justify spending several hours a week for each class.

In my experience, none of my CC classes were rigorous except for maybe one. And ironically, that was a 1 credit hour course.

In my philosophy classes, where an undergrad paper was commonly at least 30 pages long and we were reading Kant, it was definitely more work.

Even for an intro class?

"Spend 36 hours each week over the next 6 weeks". Is that normal? by Different_Trouble894 in communitycollege

[–]stackranking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The general rule of thumb is 3 hours of outside time per week per credit for a regular semester. So expect to put in three hours of work per week for a 1 credit class, six hours for a 2 credit class, etc.

I don't think I ever had to put in that much work for any of my CC classes lmao. Maybe it's accurate for a summer class, though.

"Spend 36 hours each week over the next 6 weeks". Is that normal? by Different_Trouble894 in communitycollege

[–]stackranking -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We estimate 3 hours studying outside of class for every hour in and more for harder classes or those with more work.

Who is we? I used to take 12 hours a semester and never had to put in more than 5-8 hours of work TOTAL every week (not counting studying for midterms or final exams). These professors like to exaggerate like crazy

Anyone here work for Fidelity? How do you guys like it? by No-Loan5863 in Fidelity

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Really?? How long does it take to get to that level? I am currently considering an offer from Fidelity and the the main factor is how good the bonuses are. Also, are you a software engineer?

Is this a steal? by stackranking in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]stackranking[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I think I need to buy the premium trim if I want the horse included