Can I Commit to Two Research Projects as an Undergrad with 12 Credit Hours?

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Taking a reduced course load of twelve hours next semester allows for a focused study on astrophysics and condensed matter topics. Previous experiences include managing a full course load while working in multiple labs, including ultrasonics, a particle accelerator, and AMO particle research, demonstrating that balancing extensive lab work with academic responsibilities is challenging but feasible. Although this approach is demanding, it can be beneficial for determining future graduate study paths. A similar workload was maintained last semester, combining classes, a research project, and teaching assistant responsibilities, highlighting that while intense, such a schedule is manageable for some students.
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I'm only taken twelve hours of classes next semester and I want to focus on both astrophysics topics and a topic in condensed matter.
 
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I have done 15 hours in a semester and worked in three labs in a semester. I worked in an ultrasonics lab, at a particle accelerator, and in a AMO particle lab while taking a full course load. Its a lot of work, but doable. I don't think I would do it again but I was in my senior year and really needed to figure out what field I wanted to pursue in graduate studies so I took a lot on.
Common, I don't know, but it is possible if maybe not practical.
 
Last semester I did 12 hours of classes, 3 hours of a research project counting for credit, and also worked as ta / la
 

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