DU: How many classes is your sim taking?

I started with 4, and 3 seems like a good amount.

When I first did it I was like "4 LETS GOOOOO" And then I legit had no time to do anything else, which funny enough is very life like, no social life, barely time to eat or explore or do after class activities. So now if I want to do stuff during university I take 2 during the semester, if I want to get the semester done and out, then 3-4

What does it matter if no matter what you do, it's all random?

My sim is taking 4 classes this term, but I will probably go for 2 to 3 classes next term. Just because my sim has no time for fun or making any money.

I started with 2 (1 class, 1 elective), just to test the waters, and my two sims had too much time on their hands. They're both in freelancer careers as well and currently raising a toddler. So I upped it to 3 (2 classes, 1 elective), and that seems decent. Gives them plenty of time for everything...without their days feeling almost empty. It's got to be at least a bit of a challenge lol.

3 feels decently balanced. Two main, one elective, or three main.

I want them to spend 4 terms so 3 per term is perfect. Then they might join one f the organisations as well, and if they fail at one subject there is a chance to redo that subject next term. Right now I play big groups of already grown up sims, who I imagine studied at university in the past. Next group will be 8 active sims in the same dorm, muha! In the future there might be fewer students per year and I look forward to check out more of the social life on campus.

I just had my first graduating Sim and she did 4 classes in of her terms. She had a part-time job as a Diver so that worked out since the hours were 5 pm to 8 pm. I even had her in the dorms the last semester because I thought she would get more of the experience and easier access to resources. Turns out, that didn't really work out much better. When I do it again though, I think I will do 2 to 3 classes so that she can enjoy life more. She graduated with honors and got a little bit of socializing in, but, she blinked and it was over and she didn't really get immersed in the experience.

After trying all options I figured 3 works best for me.

First time through, over the course of four terms I think I had four classes with eSports 1st term, three with nothing else 2nd term, three with eSports and an organization third term and then two with eSports and an organization last term.

2nd time through (although we're actually still in progress), I have two sims each doing three classes and a different organization. Neither of them is probably going to get very far in their organizations but they're fun.

3rd time through (also still in progress) my sim is doing 4 classes and an organization. She's a vampire, however, so sleep isn't a necessity.

Three classes feels about right for life balance but I get impatient around the third term and want to be done.