<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was wondering if current students at BC could share their favorite freshmen classes/teachers and if possible, explain why. Help is much appreciated.</p>
<p>I am in CSOM, so my most favorite class from last semester had to be Portico, the business ethics class. Open discussion was encouraged, the class had excellent speakers who would come in and share their experiences, and the workload was reasonably light. </p>
<p>But then again, I had a great professor, so your mileage may vary.</p>
<p>I would strongly recommend Courage To Know. It is a freshmen seminar that is limited to 15 people, you discuss issues that have to do with the college transition and other issues relating to the world. It is really nice to have a small class. You get to know the people really well in your class, and my professor was really great. It was a nice break from other classes where you can have time to reflect on your life at BC. Take it.
Also, try to take the Freshmen Writing Seminar first semester instead of second, it is a good class to have when you’re starting out as a freshmen.</p>
<p>thanks for the replies guys but could you write the professor’s name as well?</p>
<p>Amy LaCombe. She is awesome, and also is a very kind woman as well. She is primarily an accounting professor, so if you can, try to get her for managerial accounting in your sophomore year.</p>
<p>I second Green Apple:
- Taking Courage to Know or some other Cornerstone (one-credit) class as a freshman. It’s a great way to meet people because the classes are capped at fifteen. I took Law & Society with Dean John Joseph Burns, and would HIGHLY recommend him since he’s been a fantastic advisor.<br>
- Take Freshmen Writing Seminar your first semester, and use the PEPs to find out which professors are good.</p>
<p>While the Cornerstone program is indeed excellent, you might think twice about it if you are a science major. (The required one unit Chem lab is a sink hole for time.)</p>
<p>Literature & Society - George O’ Har (brilliant, although his arrogance is a turnoff at times)</p>
<p>History - Samito, Chill and Pendas are all good for core History classes (especially Samito!)</p>
<p>Science - I took Climate Change and Society with Amy Frappier and would recommend it. I would absolutely NOT recommend Environmental Geosciences with Judith Hepburn.</p>
<p>Freshmen Writing Seminar - Monsky was nice and helpful, but a bit spacey and disorganized</p>
<p>I’ve heard good things about Courage to Know (CTK). I took a Cornerstone class (Law and Society), a one-credit class with John Joseph Burns that was great (Burns is a fantastic guy!)</p>
<p>To the original poster, I need more guidance on what classes/subjects you’re looking at. PM or post here and I can give you more info as needed.</p>