<p>I plan on taking 2 AP courses over the summer. AP computer science A and AP european history. I have no previous programming experience but I plan on self studying the basics of java programming before the computer science course (I hope this is enough). </p>
<p>Also, for those of you who have taken European history, is it really that difficult as most people say it is? What makes it so difficult?</p>
<p>Hey! Sorry, I can’t really give advice on the computer science (no experience with that).</p>
<p>But on Euro, what I can say is that what makes it intensive is the amount of reading. It’s a lot of reading. It’s not too tough in terms of deep critical thinking/processing skills (unlike math and physics), but you will have to memorize quite a bit. If you’re good at this, then Hallelujah! As noted in the AP Tests forum, “Euro and World both have a simplified form of the APUSH DBQ, so essay writing is not going to be a big deal in these APs. History APs are reading and writing intensive, so self-studying these courses are good humanities supplements to a strong AP science base.” So it’s doable. And you’ll have a full year before the AP test.</p>
<p>bump… just want more opinions.</p>