<p>Does anyone have experience with this program? It sounds very appealing but I don’t know of anyone who has ever participated in it. Are there true advantages and does it really enrich the overall college experience?</p>
<p>It depends on what school you chose. </p>
<p>A&S Honors students will take two years (twenty four credits) of Western Cultural Tradition, which is a great books seminar that traces the development of Western culture from the Greek poets, tragedians, and philosophers to the Latin sophists to the Biblical authors to the medieval philosophers, etc. It is an enriching course that allows students to get a feel for a liberal arts education. The professors are genuinely brilliant and the class is generally a Socratic discussion. Western Cultural Tradition is likely my favorite class at BC. Professors treat you like adults, and with some exceptions, expect you to write on a level that they are used to reading. There is no hand-holding like in First Year Writing. It is a tough, but ultimately very fulfilling course. If you are looking at getting the highest possible GPA, it may not be for you, but otherwise, if you are looking to enrich your college experience, A&S Honors, at least Western Cultural Tradition, is an excellent program.</p>
<p>Starting with the '13 class, CSOM Honors students will not have to take Western Cultural Tradition. Instead, they will take the 12 credit, one year, Perspectives course. While, as a CSOM HP student, I am dismayed by this, I think that the program is perhaps one of the best at BC. Small group of 30-35 students (five more are added in spring of freshman year) that really get to know each other throughout the four years. The job placement is ridiculously high. The professors enjoy teaching Honors students. You take two honors courses freshman year, four honors courses sophomore year, four to six honors courses junior year, and three honors courses senior year. If you get into CSOM Honors, you should really consider it, not only for the alumni network or respected faculty, but also because you get a sense of community from it.</p>
<p>Did you receive a scholarship as part of honors?</p>
<p>Unfortunately, there wasn’t a scholarship involved. The program sounds great though. I am really interested in visiting campus again. BC is very high on my list.</p>
<p>is there any way to get into the honors program if you werent selected for it? can we apply for it sophomore year, or is it just freshman admission only</p>
<p>They do admit a few sophomores into the program each year, based on recommendations from your professor and exceptionally strong freshman grades. No one applies for the Honors Program though; it’s by invitation only.</p>
<p>You should really go to the Honors Day at BC. I was admitted EA, and I had a lot of questions about the Honors Program. The Honors Day really shed light on the program, and I also used that weekend as an opportunity for an overnight stay!</p>
<p>we dont have to go to the honors day though right? i will be out of town at the time. Also, does anyone know if the required honors courses make it impossible to do a double major?</p>
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