<p>Anyone out there care to share their experience with the HUM sequence program? Is it even a more intensive freshman adjustment than what others are facing in their exposure to a Pton academic environment compared to their high schools? How is the access to faculty and professors as a result of participation in this program? Any special events or speakers just for this group similar to Directed Studies over at Yale?</p>
<p>i heard it’s intense and unadvisable to take if you’re an engineering/science/math major</p>
<p>ORENgineering - that is correct. Unless you never, ever want to sleep. ;)</p>
<p>The HUM sequence is one of the most amazing courses offered at Princeton, and includes trips to NYC for special events, like attending the Metropolitan Opera or art museums, at no cost to students. Yes, it’s very intense, with copious amounts of reading required, but it is also taught by many of the most highly respected professors at Princeton. Students taking the course often form close friendships and consider it a not-to-be-missed class that helps to define their ‘Princeton Experience’.</p>
<p>momsters - thanks for the help. Sounds fabulous and exactly like what prospie is looking for! Do you know how difficult it is to get accepted into the program? Is there a huge demand to participate in the sequence? How difficult is it to meet requirements for Woody Woo entrance in conjunction with the sequence?</p>
<p>Our kiddo has been doing their own digging speaking with faculty and students. I’m just trying to get the real deal from these boards :)</p>
<p>There’s a short essay required for the application, and two periods during which students can apply. I don’t think it’s that difficult to get into the course; I think it’s more about a bar to entry for those who aren’t really interested. It shouldn’t interfere with Woody Woo, as it now accepts all applicants.</p>
<p>HUM’s an incredible exposure to some of the most incredible faculty at Princeton, and the precepts are easily the most thoughtful and intense I’ve had so far (current sophomore). However, the intensity can be intimidating, especially to students who didn’t come from high schools really emphasized writing. If students take advantage of office hours with professors and really dive into precept with no fear, they’ll have an amazing time. But if they’re a little shy or reluctant to participate or meet faculty members, it can be a little tougher. </p>
<p>FYI, grades are determined by the professors sitting around a room and deciding based on the five paper grades for the semester as well as what they remember of your precept participation. So the grading system rewards the more aggressive/pro-active. </p>
<p>Still, the support system of professors and students is incredible, and the opportunity to go to the Met, etc. is pretty cool (though hardly unique among Princeton courses).</p>
<p>8/10 would do again (but smarter)</p>
<p>Is taking Hum similar to taking another course? Like instead of taking Econ 101, I take Hum? or is Hum a more committed program? Thanks!</p>