How are people getting done so fast?

[Chankosumo]

I completed my UMPI BA in History and Political Science in 4 terms. I had no incentive at all to do it any quicker (I could have without a question done it in 3 if I wanted to) as I used FAFSA. Not being in a hurry was a very pleasant, chill experience as it did not disrupt my regular daily schedule or activities at all. There would have been no benefit to me if I did it in one or two terms (quite the opposite - it might have introduced more stress and anxiety). There is nothing wrong with taking 2 courses in a term - I did so few times with no regrets at all. But like few people already mentioned, it is a very individual matter. While I had no reason to hurry, it does not mean that this is the case for everyone else. If I had no FAFSA that would have been enough of a reason for me to do it in 3 terms. What about 2? I would probably try to do it initially, but I would still consider the possibility that it may take longer. Having a realistic expectation is, in my opinion, quite important for sanity's sake. If 1 term is the quickest possible, then this is by definition a best-case scenario. Is "betting" on a best-case scenario wise? I don't think so. If someone boasts that he or she did it all in one term (or, even in few weeks) - let him or her believe that this is somehow a higher tier of an achievement compared to a degree that took, say, a full year of terms. Ther will always be those people who (mostly willingly) want to imply the fallacy "Hey, I did in in 1 term. If you do not do so, I am therefore a better learner." (or student, or smarter, or insert whatever world you see fitting). Just because one finds speed relevant, it does not mean that others should do so too. There are way too many variables regarding speed.