Quarters vs. Semesters

[smiledoc2004]

Is there any advantage to being on the quarter system versus the semester system? I am accustomed to semesters myself, but the dental school I will be attending in September runs on quarters. I feel I am in for bit of a shock. Has anyone made the transition? $0.01 for your thoughts.

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[chocobo]

I'm currently an undergrad going into the last year attending a school with the quarter system. So this may be different for dental school.

Pros: Classes you don't like won't drag on forever. It'll be done in 10wks (at my school).
Cons: If you fall behind, it's very difficult to catch up.

HTH

 

[whynotme?]

Smiledoc,
What dental school is on the quarter system? Just curious....I did my undergrad work on the quarter system and my grad work on the semester. I definitely like quarters better. They are shorter, but more intense. I like having the longer breaks also

 

[smiledoc2004]

I'll be attending UCSF, and they run on the 1/4 system. I think I'll like the fast pace and longer breaks, but don't look forward to finals...UCSF really dumps them on you all at once. Thanx for your guys comments.

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