<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I got in SCEA to P this December. As part of the packet , they also sent a brouchure about the Hum 216-219 course and it looks really nice. Just look at the names on the back :O</p>
<p>I plan to major in engineering (BSE!) . Is it doable?</p>
<p>Oh also the name of the thread draws from their brochure teaser. “Seeking Wisdom?” Join the HUM sequence. Very subtle :P</p>
<p>it would depend on your requirements for bse. HUM will essentially take 2 out of 4/5 of your classes per semester (this compounded by the strict departmentals required by most of the engineering departments, writing sem, and maybe a freshman sem, which is always highly recommended, will not give you a lot of flexibility in constructing your class schedule) and will require a lot of outside-of-class time to do the readings. granted, most students don’t actually do ALL of the readings, but if you want to get as much as you can out of the sequence, you really should be trying your best to not only read, but also to think very carefully about the material. just try to consider how much time you will have/are willing to set aside for HUM.</p>
<p>The answer will really depend on what your level of preparation is and how much of a life you want at Princeton outside of academics. My son is BSE and the workload is crazy. He is also a varsity athlete so has really no spare time at all outside of those two things. I may add that he loves what he is doing so it’s okay! </p>
<p>The biggest issue with BSE is the number of introductory courses you need for the program. MAT103/104, PHY 103/104, CHM 207 (or other CHM), writing sem, and COS 126 are all basic introductory requirements. AP Physics and Calculus will enable you to place out of some of the lower level courses but there are still second year math requirements so unless you have already done multivariable calculus and linear algebra, those still need to be satisfied. With all of these required courses the problem sets, labs and writing papers creates a very heavy workload. Skipping any of it reduces your grade significantly so it’s not like the humanities where you can choose to skim or not do a reading and possibly get by. Plus you need all of the work background and extra problem sets to do well on the exams. </p>
<p>For students with some AP courses the integrated engineering program is a great option but also very time consuming. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that the orange bubble is a really fun place to be with more activities than anyone can possibly ever do and an important part of your university life is the social aspect.</p>
<p>Thanks Cantiger & asdf21 . ( the binary is not lost on me 
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I’m coming in from India so the level of Math/Phy/Chem prep will probably allow me to skip intro chem. Have taken AP Phy/Math. Plan on chem.
I love physics though, so I’ll seek out a course that is challengeing enough. Dont want to skip Physics. Ever.</p>
<p>I do have some experience with multivar calc. And whats the integrated engineering program? I’ll check it out on th net.</p>
<p>Thanks, Cantiger :)</p>
<p>On a side note, Princeton alumni/parents/current students are the most loyalI’ve met. Everyone is willing to take out time to talk about Princeton. And for the most part is happy. And less willing to shove rankings in your face. :P</p>