<p>Probably so claremarie--esp if your student is an athlete. Our son pretty much used the flex points in the food court--subway, burger king, etc. But, he is not an athlete and I would imagine that yours may need 3 substantial meals a day. You may need to try it for a semester and see what happens, then change the meal plan if necessary.</p>
<p>Thanks!
My son is very much looking forward to three all-you-can-eat meals every day, with no groceries to put away, no cooking, and no cleanup afterwards.</p>
<p>I think the varsity athletes have a different meal plan, with more meals.</p>
<p>to momoffour and everyone else. your posts are very helpful.</p>
<p>I am having difficulty choosing courses for next year. the academic guide have specific tracks for different majors. I am in the college of sciences, but I don't know which specific major i want so I will definitely take BIOS 10161-10162, and CHEM 10171-72, the labs that go along, and the University seminar (tested out of FYC). </p>
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<li><p>So my problem is, with the remaining spaces, I will take Math 10550-10560. HOwever, I have AP Calc AB to waive the 10550 part, is it possible to only take the MATH 10560 for one semester? and it seems like many choose not to use their APs, what are the negatives if I do use Calc AB and go straight into 10560? </p></li>
<li><p>I know different colleges have different requirements for AP/IB waivers etc. Does anyone have the link? I'm worried about waiving Calc AB. </p></li>
<li><p>LIke I mentioned, I want to take intro to Engineering (Eng 10111). Can I do that if I am in College of science and take a course in the engineering track? </p></li>
<li><p>So far I want to take:</p>
<p>First semester: BIOS 10161, CHEM 10171, Math 10560, Engin 10111 = 15
Second semes: BIOS 10162, CHEM 10172, Fresh Seminar, Eng 10112 = 14</p></li>
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<p>That makes 15 credits first semester and 14 the next. </p>
<p>Is it possible to add another elective, I'm thinking Econ 10010/10011, That would add up to 18 credits first semester and 17 the next. Now, is that course load suicidal? I'm planning to sign up for the Econ seminar, but in case I don't get it, I want to go with Econ 10010/10011. </p>
<p>If anyone sees problems with my schedule, please point it out. Thanks</p>
<p>Son did 17 hrs fall sem of his freshman yr--but that was Eng track. He tested out of FYC and instead used the seminar for Phil and took the first Theo course in addition to the Chem, Calc and Intro to Eng course. And of course he had the PE class. He handled the load very well and I suppose that at some point in the two years that he has left, he will maybe have a lighter semester having replaced the FYC credit with another course. A lot probably depends on how you think you will adjust your first semester. One of his roommates only took 13 or 14 hrs that semester, and quite frankly, son thinks he was a little bored. You can always sign up for the courseload and then drop the class, if necessary.</p>
<p>Shadesofpurple,
I would get in touch with the First Year of Studies department. They are so helpful and really know what they are doing. It is a bit of a slow time for them with school being out, and they will give you great advice. Perhaps you have already been assigned your advisor who will be a great resource for you during the next year. </p>
<p>Concerning Calc 10550, my daughter initially opted to start with 10560 as she is very strong in math and passed the AP exam. After a week in 10560. she decided to drop down to 10550. The professor was moving very quickly, and was difficult to understand. My daughter was getting so overwhelmed and stressed out that it was a good decision for her. I really wanted her transition to college to be as smooth as possible and this class was a bit over her head. (I believe within the first two weeks you can switch classes..) The only negative was that when she did drop down to 10550 it was quite easy for her. But it gave her some confidence, time to devote to her other subjects, and a chance to do some things outside of academics. Best of luck putting it all together!</p>
<p>Thanks notre dame AL, it's just that i keep hearing horror stories about taking more than 15 credits first semester. </p>
<p>momtofour, great advice!</p>
<p>When people say 15, most of the time what they really mean is "5 classes." However, engineers, science, and PP people take 5 classes plus labs and tutorials, which usually add up to around 17-18 credit hours.</p>