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They will have a chance to rule out specific FYS, and also tag some they like, through the registration process online, but these are limited. I know that second semester, my D changed hers through her advisor. Just have D talk to her advisor at her individual meeting if she doesn't like her FYS. Keep in mind that the schedule you are given is just a starting point. You will be able to see if other sections have openings from the course listings online, but not for FYSs. The advisor you are given is just a starting point also. As soon as your D declares a major, she'll be assigned a different advisor that will remain until she graduates. My D did this first semester since her advisor was new to Furman and didn't know the system (plus my D knew what she wanted to major in). No matter what major, though, there are a LOT of general requirements that need to be taken, so don't overload on highly academic courses first semester. It takes almost the entire two years just to get through the GERs. My D did take one additional class in her major freshman year, and an additional foreign language class, but the rest were just GERs. Just keep in mind that you can't change your schedule until you meet with your advisor. Although you want everything to be worked out over the summer, it really works out OK waiting until orientation. There is plenty of time to work on the schedule and get books before classes begin.
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