“Do You Prefer 8-week or 16-week Classes?”

February 9, 2022March 21, 2023

Pioneer Pop-Up features five students’ stories weekly.

We asked OCCC community members if they prefer 8-week or 16-week classes.

Zoe Tufford – 20 – Digital Cinema Production Major – Norman, OK

“I like 8-week classes because it’s just a good way to get it done quicker. But then for classes around my major, I like 16-week.”
– Zoe Tufford

Madelyn Nelsen – 18 – Pre-education Major – Moore, OK

“I prefer 8-week classes just because I can learn the materials faster and then move onto a new subject.”
– Madelyn Nelsen

John Jara Gonzalez – 19 – Management Information System Major – Norman, OK

“I prefer 8-week classes just because I like getting ahead in classes so 8-week allows me to finish quicker and just be done with classes overall.”
– John Jara Gonzalez

Harold J Burrough – 18 – Digital Cinema Production Major – Norman, OK

“As far as general courses, I prefer 8-week classes. But for my major, I prefer 16-week.”
– Harold J Burrough

Trevor Maxwell – 21 – Computer Engineering Major – Moore, OK

“I prefer the 16-week class because it gives me a little more time to digest the materials. I think it especially is needed for classes that have labs as putting it in 8 weeks stresses out.”
– Trevor Maxwell