<p>Hi! Can anyone tell me how it is in RC? I went through the information on their websites but it seemed really vague... especially about everyday life in RC. And also, is it a good decision if I want to major in economics and join RC?</p>
<p>my best friend just finished her freshman year in the rc. she liked it a lot-- small college feel in a huge university. she was able to gain close relationships with her professors and additionally, most of her classes were in her dorm, which made her freshman year a lot simpler. (she’s also in marching band so she didnt feel too confined.) one thing you should consider, though, is the language requirement- it is quite intense. if you don’t like languages I wouldn’t do the rc; she has always liked French but finds the classes to be challenging and numerous-- four credits this semester! good luck with your decision.</p>
<p>Thank you soo muchh! Can I ask you one more question? If I start a totally new language, is that bad when meeting the language requirement?</p>
<p>You can start a new language, particularly if it’s not one most high schools offer. However, most high school kids in the USA come out of school knowing little of even the language they study. Don’t worry about it. Pick a language that interests you, that you might be able to use in your life, that works with your major (French for film, Latin for biology, Hebrew or Yiddish for Jewish studies, Spanish for social work, Japanese for business, etc.) </p>
<p>Note, you do not have to do intensive language study in the RC for languages not offered there. Thus, if you choose French, you need to do intensive study, which means 8 credits in a semester. If you choose Polish (and you can in the RC choose languages not offered there), you can go with 4 credits.</p>
<p>I can’t speak for everyone on this earth, but I would choose the RC again as I did all those years ago (class of ’84). I like interdisciplinary study, art practice (as opposed to theory only), and seminars. Also, the RC has more of the idealistic type of student as opposed to the one whose goal in life is to land a job on Wall St. RC would be a great place for an econ. student. I by the way studied econ. as an undergrad. and in graduate school (Columbia). You’ll find most RC students on the liberal side of the fence - hope that’s not a problem for you - and liberals are interested in economics. You also can do a multi-disciplinary social theory and practice concentration at the RC and this will utilize econ, mixed in with other disciplines like sociology. World famous economist Tom Weisskopf taught there for years (might have just retired). Or you can just major in econ and be in the RC. Anyway, I recommend it. It helps to make a big school much smaller while leaving you the benefits of a big school. Day to day is much like other students. You live in a dorm, go to class, and study. What’s different is that you see more of the same people which is good for making friends, you have smaller classes in the RC classes (5 if not taking an RC concentration, plus language), do more hands on learning through the art practicum. What I like about the latter is that you are not in there with art students so you don’t have to feel insecure. The RC is pretty awesome.</p>
<p>Although I was not in the RC, I did live in East Quad for four years and met my hubby there who WAS an RC student / Econ major. I took several RC classes and loved them all. I also loved the tight-knit community that is EQ (co-ed bathrooms anyone…). Note, though, that East Quad will be closed for renovation next year with the program moving (temporarily, I hope) to West Quad (fantastic location). I agree with all that has been said; the RC is a high-caliber LAC within the larger U and provides a learn-where-you-live environment. Though it was long ago, I often dream of those magical years and would choose EQ again in a second. Also, hubby did well with his Econ major is now a management consultant with a big company. Note, too, that you can take classes outside of the RC (not just language) as well.</p>
<p>Thank you soo much! 
I can’t wait to be in RC! :D</p>