my3

I have decided not to take RBA.. So all I have left is non-RBA Seminar and Traditional.. What do u think is better?? Seminar have few great topics for discussion, however, traditional is more personal.. I am confused and would be so thankful for comments!!

texas137

not necessarily. If you don't make an effort to go in and meet with your advisor, it won't be personal at all. And the seminars are small enough that the advisor can get to know everyone in the group pretty well from seeing them every week. I think it depends on your interest in a particular seminar topic, your level of interest in getting to know other students who would be grouped with you, and how much you do or don't want to seek out one-on-one time with the advisor.

my3

Thanks a lot for all that info!! Can u pls tell me approximately how many students are assigned to each seminar?

texas137

my3 - I think it varies. The one my son requested is limited to 16 with 2 instructors.

geniezclone

I think it's 8 per instructor. So a seminar with one instructor will have a cap at 8 students, and a seminar with two intructors will have a cap at 16. Correct me if I'm wrong.

asdf123

you should definitely do seminar. traditional means you'll see your advisor like twice a semester (unless you make separate appointments), whereas seminars can be fun (and don't stay in one that's not!) and you see your advisor every week. with food :-D