<p>geminihop, are those two classes difficult?
Especially the Intro to Philosophy.</p>
<p>Hey Fallinwater:</p>
<p>A lot of people take Intro to Phil that are in SSP, as in you will be with a lot of high schoolers but few undergrad. My other roommate actually took it with me and there were a couple of people who had the same two classes as me. </p>
<p>Lectures are twice weekly in a fairly big room (approx 80 people). The prof is awesome (he teaches it every year)...looks like Snape but sooooo nice. Boring at times but gave breaks every 45 minutes!!! You could e-mail him about anything...from deadlines to deep meaningful questions...lol. I never really did but one of my roommates turned in all her essays 3 weeks late after using some lame excuse, he's really understanding. Do NOT be too intimidated by large class sizes, you can always go to section!! We had like 3 a week and only 10-15 at anytime there, so there's your individual attention.</p>
<p>The work is not bad at all. 3 essays (one of which had possible EXTRA CREDIT!), and the final exam is an essay. Compared to other classes, such a breeze!! The essay prompts were sometimes longer than the essays had to be! These can all be seen on-line @ <a href="http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/%7Ephils7/%5B/url%5D">http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~phils7/</a> </p>
<p>I did NOT want to take this course (my mother, who thought it would be a good class, did not help matters), but i don't regret it. You have to take PHIL eventually in your lifetime (commonly a GE req'), might as well take it at HARVARD!!!</p>
<p>Verdict [IMO]: Intro to Phil ~ Not difficult (borders easy for those who desire a B...I got an A-...just do the Extra Credit!!!!)</p>
<p>I took writing and literature (expos) and strategy, conflict, and cooperation (econ class on game theory)....</p>
<p>I miss Teuber! :(</p>
<p>ichi02 - What time did you have writing and literature? I had it Monday and Wednesday 3:30 - 6:00. </p>
<p>Please excuse this if I already asked you this - I know I asked somebody on here!</p>
<p>Hey fiesta: did you have him this past summer?</p>
<p>Oh yeah, the "I like Ike, but I Love Lucy" Class, is absolutely a-MAZING!!! Its classified as women's studies class but really more of a cultural studies class (as in we study...television!)...I'm even in the pic in the catalogue, lol. </p>
<p>The best part of the class (among the really awesome prof), was that when we studied the Rosenbergs, their son came and spoke to us!!! Talk about primary source!</p>
<p>All in all, you can't really go wrong for what classes you pick, IMO, it's a Harvard experience.</p>
<p>elysse-- hehe, yeah you already asked me.... </p>
<p>I definitely recommend all to take some expository writing course at harvard!! They profs are all great, and you learn a lot. Writing is essential in basically everything, so don't think that just because you're not interested in literature that you shouldn't take it-- it's well worth it! (you also refine your reading and comprehension, analytical, and speaking skills as well!)</p>
<p>It's certainly tough, especially if you take an 8-unit class. You really learn about independence and managing your time. The atmosphere on campus and in Cambridge is one of a kind. If you get accepted (and nearly everyone does), definately go.</p>
<p>BTW, I was in Canaday D in '03, took CSCI-S11 with Leitner ... insanely hard class, great prof.</p>
<p>geminihop, thanks for your post.:)
Do you live in California? Is there a lot people at ssp from Southern California?
I want to take two courses in history of art and architecture, but I think they won't allow me to do so because I am a sophomore, and as an international student, they will doubt my ability to handle heavy courseload which requires extremely good writting skills and communication skills since there had no high school students took these courses before.
It sounds really fun. A good memory of invaluable summer is priceless.</p>
<p>Fallinwater: I am from S Cali as a matter of face, lol. And there are tons of my fellow citizens at SSP. We are one of the top represented groups. In addition, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and Mass had a large majority of people there. A lot of internationals as well. </p>
<p>My proctor group was a good representation of the overall program:
~Me - Cali
~ 2 - Illinois
~ 2 - Florida
~ 1 - New Jersey
~1 - international
~1 - misc. other states (TX, LA, OK. DE)</p>
<p>Tons of California students though - i think more from North than South - but that is just a guess</p>
<p>Tons and tons of Texans like me. Cali and Texas were almost tied in the number of people and Florida was a good 3rd. My proctor group had 4 Texans.</p>