<p>Just out of pure curiosity, how difficult is the econ requirement to complete, especially for someone who isn't particularly math-oriented? It's my one concern about applying to SFS.</p>
<p>Economics has some math involved, but it is mostly simple equations. It is the abstract and complex theories and economic systems that trouble people usually, not the math.</p>
<p>All right, good. Sorry to expose my ignorance.. I know next to nothing about economics :) I was just curious.</p>
<p>I'm a freshman at georgetown taking econ with all the SFS kids (Im in the NHS) who need to take the course as a requirement. The econ here is not that great. The professors are generally wayyy to into themselves and a lot of people are doing badly. However, there are few professors who want you to succeed and are down to earth... so it really depends on who you get for econ. There are some computing parts to it, but generally like akajjred said, its the theories that confuse people. Good luck!</p>
<p>Don't ever be afraid to ask questions jegan, no need to apologize lol. Thanks for the insight Gtown2010.</p>
<p>Just make sure you dont get stuck with one of the bad professors for Intro Micro/Macro... it can get really bad.</p>
<p>Remember wherever you go that Rate My Professor is your friend, I was skeptical at first, but is reaaaally helpful in my experience so far. I am having an incredible time in my Microecon class.</p>
<p>Hmm, I'm worried about econ too, I'm a senior in HS, and I am taking econ next semester as an online course, so I hope I get one of the good teachers!</p>
<p>The Econ requirement is four semesters: Macro and Micro principles first year and then generally International trade and finance the second year. </p>
<p>The classes tend to be rather large and intimidating, although, the concepts are definitely not that hard--there's very little math involved. What is most difficult to adjust to is the style of learning and teaching--there's no such thing as a multiple choice exam for Georgetown Econ. classes. Basically you have to apply abstract principles to situations that aren't necessarily glaringly "economic" to someone who isn't a PhD economist. </p>
<p>Some are miserable, but most do fine, especially after Macro and Micro are over. Where most of the horror stories of econ in the SFS arise are from students who either hate economics or become convinced they do by the off-putting teaching style of some of the faculty and sort of are disincentivized to actually do any work for the class. A HUGE thing to remember, though, is that the University offers free economics tutoring four days a week for the required courses.</p>