<p>So I’m planning on double majoring in psych/ the honors major in the perspectives program (does that count as philosophy?). The perspectives courses on their own would knockout any core requirements I haven’t already fulfilled through AP testing (Arts, Natural Science, Philosophy, Theology) but am I allowed to use them to fulfill those requirements since they’re part of my major? Also what do you guys feel about taking 200 level courses as a Freshman? Lastly, for anyone with experience with the Perspectives program it counts as two courses each semester and it has an evening class component. Can anyone explain just how time-consuming this course/major is? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>You have to wait until orientation to register for classes, but after that you can change your schedule from home. If you don’t get what you want the first time, just be patient, most classes open up during the add/drop period, and you can always politely ask a professor to override you in. </p>
<p>For the first semester, take classes that you can realistically handle. You are going to be upset if you take classes that are too difficult and screw up your GPA for the rest of your time there. </p>
<p>I don’t know too much about the political science department, but a good resource for student reviews of professors and their classes is the PEPS on the UGBC website. I’d take the reviews with a grain of salt though.</p>
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<p>I took Courage to Know my freshman year with Sue Roberts, and it was an amazing experience. I highly recommend Courage to Know; it’s a really great way to get to know your peers and your adviser. For professors, I recommend Sue Roberts and Eve Spangler (I actually had Eve for another class, Inequality in America, but the sentiment remains.) Both of them are very invested in their students and try to bring up issues that will create a meaningful discussion. If you’re going to take it, don’t treat it like a BS class either. It may be a freshman elective, but the teachers work hard to set up the curriculum so that you can get something out of the discussion. Again, Sue Roberts! </p>
<p>I don’t know much about the Perspectives Program, but I am pretty sure that the Philosophy Department regards the core with such quality that it counts for the major requirements. </p>
<p>For higher level courses, expect higher level work. I took a upper level history course my freshman year because I was interested in the time period (Enlightened Despotism). The work was that of a history major with some experience writing historical papers. Basically, what you sign up for is what you get. My roommate took a level three history course her first semester. It really depends on your assessment of your own capabilities and strengths. Take it easy first semester if you’re not sure. You are going to be adjusting to college life anyway, might as well not have the extra added pressures of advanced schoolwork you volunteered for anyway.</p>