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Q: My course at university only allows me to take a certain number of credits (this is the same for all students, irrespective of how they do academically). There is this course I'd really like to do, but I've already got all the credits I'm allowed to take and there's nothing I can really drop. I like this course enough that I'm thinking of doing it despite the fact that I wouldn't be allowed to take the exam at the end and wouldn't get any creditpoints from it which would go towards my final graduating grade. Is this a stupid idea? I really can't see there being issues with me managing my time even with the additional load, as my current work load is really reasonable. On the other hand, I feel like I'd be wasting time doing an elective I'd get no credit for academically. It's by no means an easy course and it's not something that will be useful to me, it's just something I'm interested in. Is it worth taking on more just because it's interesting?
If you think you aren't over worked, go for the elective! But, I feel taht you should forget about it since it's not going to give you anything. If you do have time, you should if you really wanted to. Follow your heart! Hope my advice helps! Goodluck!

Thank you. 'Follow your heart' is always good advice. Problem is, mine seems to be in conflict with my lazy side.

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