<p>Hello everyone!</p>
<p>I am a soon-to-be freshman (MSB) at Georgetown, and I had a few questions regarding what little I know about freshman year thus far! In an attempt to avoid redundancy, I searched CC in advance, hoping to find the answers to said questions but alas, no luck. I'm sure most current students are enjoying a busy summer, but if you have a moment, I (and probably many others) would really appreciate the advice/tips/help :) </p>
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<li><p>Pre-orientation programs: I applied to L&B and FOCI. I was accepted to L&B and am still waiting to hear back from FOCI. In the extremely rare chance that I am accepted to both, I would have to decide between the two pretty quickly. Did you or someone you know have a positive/negative experience with either? Pros? Cons? </p></li>
<li><p>Pre-registration: I can't lie--registering for college classes is a bit daunting, especially compared to high school. So far, I'm hoping to take Intro to Business Stats with Hoell; a freshman MSB seminar with Dong; Calculus I with Erb; The Problem of God with Burr; Intro to Sociology with Stiles; and French I with Belanger for a total of 17 credits. I checked ratemyprofessor.com in advance but am still unsure that I made the right choices. Any classes that are must-takes or teachers with which I should try to take a class? Any classes or teachers that I should make a note to avoid? Do you have any regrets or recommendations about what to take freshman year?</p></li>
<li><p>Calculus: I took AP Calculus AB in high school and received a B in the class and a 3 on the exam. Because I didn't get a 4 or 5, I am supposed to take Calculus I (Math-035), unless I take the placement test at orientation and place out of it. Either way would fulfill the 1 semester Calculus requirement for MSB. However, at this point in time, I don't think I'd be able to pass the placement test. I took Calculus junior year and would have to get a tutor/take a class/study a fair amount in order to have a chance at passing. Should I wait and take Calc I at Georgetown or study over the summer in hopes of placing out of it? How are the professors for Calc I at Gtown?</p></li>
<li><p>Scheduling Classes: Being that I'm not a "morning person," I didn't schedule any 8:00 a.m. classes. Are there any times in particular that I should avoid taking a certain lass? (Due to social events/athletic events/etc)</p></li>
<li><p>Housing/Dorms: If I do a pre-orientation program (starts on the 21st), do I move into the dorm room I will be living in for the rest of the year on the 21st or are there dorm rooms specifically used for pre-orientation?</p></li>
<li><p>Foreign Languages: During high school, I took French, but the program was very weak. I'm interested in trying a new language but also perfectly content continuing French. Aside from French, I've considered Chinese, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic. What language would you recommend or not recommend taking? Would the "intensive" classes be too much, if I've never taken that language? I am hoping to study abroad my junior year, if that makes a difference. </p></li>
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<p>Sorry for the lengthy post! There's so much information to process and so many decisions to make; I'm almost afraid to make a mistake for fear that it will be a fatal error. Any advice, tips, comments, or questions are definitely appreciated and welcome! </p>
<p>Thank you for all the help :)</p>