<p>I was not able to get admission into the Biological Sciences or Green Engineering Scholars Programs. However, they are inviting me to these other Scholar programs:</p>
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<li>Advocates for Children and Education Scholars (ACES) (Steep-Smith Hall, South Campus)</li>
<li>Architecture Scholars (Drackett Tower, North Campus)</li>
<li>Humanitarian Engineering Scholars (Drackett Tower, North Campus)</li>
<li>Humanities Scholars (Baker Hall East, South Campus)</li>
<li>Sport and Wellness Scholars (Morrill Tower, West Campus)</li>
</ul>
<p>I’m planning on majoring in Biology. So none of these are really exact fits for me, but I do understand that you don’t have to have a major in a Scholar’s program-related field to be in it. Right now, the two that I’m most interested in are Humanitarian Engineering (most science-related) and Humanities (I like politics and history). </p>
<p>Should I accept the invitations to any of these programs or just decline their offers? Or is this too great of an opportunity to miss out on? Can anyone recommend a program?</p>
<p>Depending on the person you are, I would recommend the Humanities. As much as I love the sciences, too much becomes dull.
Also, though not true for all employers, it may be best to have a non-science to show how well-rounded you are.
Not only do they state that you can go into a program away from your major, they also encourage you to do so.
That is what I’ve done (CompSci major vs. Intl. Affairs Scholars), and I think it’s more interesting that way.
Regardless, accepting a program looks better than declining.</p>
<p>Now, I am an incoming freshman, so I cannot give you first-hand experiences, but all (least most) of what I read about Scholars is positive. I cannot recall everything, but there is bound to be some minor detail that might upset you.
It’s what you like – maybe read a bit more about each program – and do what’s right. There are tons of other programs to enter (which you should still do!), but not everyone gets into Scholars, so I’d take it.</p>
<p>I don’t know if you’ve already chosen a program or not, but I am a current member of the Humanities Scholars and would highly recommend it. I am a Zoology major, so being in this program gives me a nice break from science classes. We are involved in a bunch of different activities (community service, book club, scholars trips, etc.), so you are bound to find something that interests you. Also, our program manager Ben is really great!</p>