Whats the deal with Honors Colleges?

<p>For my college experience, I would prefer to have the sort of smaller LAC environment but I also love the whole "Saturdays Down South" sports atmosphere that prevails at a lot of large public schools, so it seems like an Honors College would be the perfect option. Plus, the financial aspect of Honors Colleges would work out much better that a $60,000 LAC. So, how different is the Honors College at various schools from the rest of the campus at, for example South Carolina Honors. Also, what are some other Honors Colleges that act more independently from the rest of the campus?</p>

<p>If you can get into a school’s honors college, I say do it without a doubt.</p>

<p>I am in the same situation. I received an invitation to apply for the honors college at the University of South Florida. Though I am not sure whether or not I should do it. What are the benefits of being in the honors college as opposed to not being in it.? How much harder are the classes.? Is it truly worth it.?</p>