They're a ton of work, more so if you're not used to reading technical papers. It's also easy to get behind on the project, which is a very independent activity. Graduate students themselves usually only register for 2 courses a semester. That being said, if you make it through you'll be familiar with what is essentially state of the art. I'm finishing up the networking grad class this semester and I'm very pleased with it. Although I'm not exactly the best person to listen to when it comes to balancing work because I constantly overextend myself.
That's awesome, I have the same tendency to overextend myself. Also, I am considering taking 565 next semester. Any tips you find in keeping up with a considerable workload?
Sorry, just saw this reply. One this is that professors will be pretty forgiving if you fail. Just show that you are working really hard and people will understand if you over extend yourself. That type of flexibility goes away in grad school I think, but for now it is there. Otherwise just make sure you graduate on time. :P
