<p>I'm pretty sure I'm doing the RC, but I'm not yet sure if I may do honors as well, as you can do both. Anyone have any insight on either? Would it be very difficult to take both? I asked the admissions coordinator and she said 13% of the RC is in the honors program. I'd just like to know what to expect out of the two, so if anyone attends either I'd like to hear your thoughts. Also, I'm planning on doing a double major in political science and economics so what are those classes like in those programs?</p>
<p>bump...anyone here in either program?</p>
<p>My D is in the RC and loves it. The classes are small and taught in the same building you live in. She's very happy with the quality of the courses and professors. I just returned from visiting her and was very impressed with what she's been learning.</p>
<p>She's not in the honors program, but I know that there are students in the RC and Honors program...so it's doable. She is, however, doing UROP with the RC and that's working out just fine...though she is very busy.</p>
<p>In my opinion, what makes the RC a good choice for any major are the great communication skills you develop in the program. My D, who is only a freshman, has written extensive research papers and given 20 minute oral presentations already this semester. She actually uses the library resourses to do research and meets individually with her professors. I also think the intensive language requirement and developing fluency in another language is a good thing.</p>
<p>I'm in the IB program so I'm relatively used to that kind of environment/rigor and that's something that attracted me in the first place. Can she use RC classes towards her major? Like if I'm doing econ and poli sci, could I use an RC social science class towards it?</p>
<p>I think so, but am not sure. You should email an RC advisor to be sure. My D is thinking about creating her own major that will include RC and LSA courses (a suggestion from one of her RC professors).</p>
<p>The individualized thing sounded pretty cool...I saw someone was doing political economy one year and since I wanted to do a double major in poli sci and econ that would be a different way to kill two birds with one stone instead. Is this common?</p>
<p>I'm not sure how common it is to create your own major, but the RC program lends itself toward making it possible. In my daughter's case, she has interests that cover subject matter in three different areas that relate to each other. She is certainly getting encouragement and support from her RC professors to pursue her interests.</p>