<p>Can anyone tell me the negatives and positives of taking this class? Why did you hate it or why did you love it?</p>
<p>Pros: You’ll have to go to a neighborhood of Pittsburgh and give a brief presentation about it.</p>
<p>Cons: If you’re from Pittsburgh, this presentation is a waste of time. Also, you’ll have to read a (usually irrelevant) book and discuss it.</p>
<p>I probably wouldn’t take it.</p>
<p>It’s a BS class. I dropped it after the first meetup because it felt unnecessary. And yes, they make you take the bus to a Pittsburgh neighborhood and read a book. </p>
<p>However, if you’re taking a bunch of big intro classes, this class may be good because it’s composed of ~15-20 freshmen and you might get to know some of them.</p>
<p>Hi I’m one of the Peer Advisors this year at Pitt. The Introduction to Arts and Sciences is highly reccomended. 80% of the freshmen class take it. It’s a very small class (20 people) and is a great support system for incoming freshmen. It gives an overview of the school, the city, and resources the University offers.</p>
<p>Are you from the city or the suburbs? I’m from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, so I’m wondering if it would be valuable info for me, or just a waste of time.</p>
<p>I’m from the city. Honestly I wouldn’t recommend the course, even if you are from the suburbs. It’s just as easy to go check out Southside / Squirrel Hill / Station Square on your own time. </p>
<p>Most of the topics (library research, etc.) are easy enough to just figure out on your own. That said, if you need someone to hold your hand the first semester, it might be worth taking.</p>