<p>Oh, wow! Your son is definitely ahead of the curve.</p>
<p>With four years… he’ll probably place into 201, I’d think, maybe even 202. If he places into a course that isn’t offered in the fall, then that’s tough, because he’ll want to keep his language skills up. </p>
<p>If this is the same Hsiao I had, that woman is TOUGH! But you will learn plenty. I also recommend Visser for culture classes. If he knows he wants to be a major (which I’d recommend, it’ll be easy for him to complete probably) then he should look into studying abroad summer after freshman year and then maybe once again junior year. His language would be very strong when he graduated.</p>
<p>Whereabouts in Florida? I’m not originally from there, but my mom is, and it’s where I’m living now.</p>
<p>Tell your son to make sure to join lots of clubs and participate in them. That’s where he’ll meet his friends. If he’s dying to be a part of Greek life, go for it, if he’s not, it is not necessary to make friends, even from out of state. Also, tell him to do the out of state meeting (or whatever it is) whenever he first shows up.</p>
<p>Horton will be great, too. Nicely renovated but near lots of new friends!</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any more questions.</p>
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<li><p>If a class says “closed” on Connect Carolina, should I still add it to my shopping cart? My orientation date is next Thursday/Friday. I would have chosen an earlier date, but this particular session is only for Honors Carolina students, and it was strongly recommended that Honors students sign up for it. Would this put me at a disadvantage when it comes to choosing classes, because it isn’t an early orientation date? Or do I assume that spots will open before my orientation date and add everything to my shopping cart anyway? </p></li>
<li><p>How does the recitation thing work? If a class requires a lecture + recitation, how many credit hours do you get? </p></li>
<li><p>What is the easiest LFIT class for someone who is not athletic at all? </p></li>
<li><p>It says I can place out of STOR 151 with my AP Stat score. However, this course has a MATH 110 prerequisite, and I don’t have credit for MATH 110. Can I still place out of STOR?</p></li>
<li><p>It says I need two science classes, and one has to have a lab component. Can they both have lab components and still count for the requirement, or do you specifically need one WITH a lab component and one without? To be specific, I can place out of BIOL 101 + BIOL 101L, and ENST 202, which includes a required lab component. Would this satisfy the whole physical and life sciences requirement? As you can probably tell, I’m trying to avoid any and all math/science courses. </p></li>
<li><p>Is a double major with one minor extremely difficult? I’m thinking about a double major in English and Philosophy with a minor in PPE (polisci, phil, econ). </p></li>
<li><p>How many credit hours would you recommend taking as a freshman? 15 or 18?</p></li>
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<p>I realize this is a lot. I can’t meet with my academic advisor before orientation, and I want to have a good idea of what I’m taking by then. Thanks!! :-)</p>
If a class says Closed, go ahead and add it to your cart. They hold some spots in classes that open up for each CTOPS session. And don’t worry about not going to an earlier session-they save spots.</p>
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<li><p>For recitation, you usually get credit just for the class- it will tell you how many hours. Some require recitation, some are optional, some do not have them at all. If a class requires a recitation it will tell you when you register.</p></li>
<li><p>Not sure about this- depends on the TA and the class. Ask your student orientation leader for recommendations.</p></li>
<li><p>Again, check with your OL, but I believe if you got AP credit for Stats, you can place out of the class without the Math 110. If you did well in AP stats,you likely do not need Math 110.</p></li>
<li><p>I believe your AP credit for Bio and Enst will satisfy the science requirement.</p></li>
<li><p>I know nothing about those three departments, since I’m a science major, but this is definitely something you need to speak with your advisor about. You don’t have to know this before orientation.</p></li>
<li><p>Definitely NOT 18 hours your first semester.</p></li>
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<p>Just noticed the question about Granville- might be too late if you have already made your housing decision, but Granville is not necessarily more expensive than other dorms. You have a choice of double room (least expensive and what most students choose) or single room, suitemates or not, and a variety of meal plans. Most students do not need the unlimited, and the next step down is 14 per week. There are smaller meal plans than the 14 that of course are less expensive. If you choose a plan and find that it is not enough you can always increase any time. You can decrease your plan at the end of the semester but not during. Check their web site for more detailed information.</p>
<p>To the parent who’s son will be staying in Horton . I will be staying there as well ! Most of the people that I have spoken too who are also living in Horton are very friendly. Your son will do great (:</p>