<p>Yale students are generally very supportive of each other. Whenever I need help with something there are usually multiple people who will offer me assistance. This includes students, professors and teaching assistants. Classes range from easy to very difficult, and they’re all meant to be doable. Take classes that you like and you will not be disappointed with them nor will you be overwhelmed by their difficulty. If you get into Yale, you can probably do most of the humanities-based courses. If you work at it you will succeed.</p>
<p>As far as I am concerned, the hardest courses are the hard sciences–advanced math and physics–with which most students don’t bother. Yet, if you express interest in the hard sciences on your application and they admit you, I’ve no doubt that you are capable of doing well in those classes. It’s really a matter of how hard you’re willing to try and apply yourself.</p>
<p>In summary: Yale students are a collaborative bunch. Classes are challenging but rewarding. The environment is not in the least cutthroat.</p>