BBMB major at whitman

tleibman
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:21:52 +0000

My D is a freshman on a Biology / Environmental Studies track right now. She had a pretty bad registration time but was able to get all the courses she needed. I cannot speak to how it will go as she progresses, but I do know that Whitman is trying hard to ramp up the Bio department to handle the unexpected shift to this major. In general, my D is loving it at Whitman and I would urge you not to just dismiss it because of some potential difficulties in getting a class now and then. See how they address the issue going forward and see if the college in general is a fit for your kid. It is a great place and offers a great experience for those that want a rigorous yet collaborative and fun environment. It is in a beautiful but remote region, so take that into account as well.