<p>“So, can I do both? Should I do both?”
You can definitely do both. FYC is a living/learning sort of deal, trying to get you “in tune” with what you want to do in the future, introduce you to college, that sort of thing. All ties to the program dissipate after your first year when you choose a major and change colleges.</p>
<p>Honors is an academic program strongly focused on undergraduate research. You would be required to take several HON designated courses and complete a capstone project. Usually this is TAing or research, but that is completed in your junior or senior year- not a big deal for an incoming freshman. In addition, the HON courses are actually often very interesting. See if anything catches your eye: [NCSU</a> UHP Honors Seminars](<a href=“http://www.ncsu.edu/honors/cs_hcourses_index.htm]NCSU”>http://www.ncsu.edu/honors/cs_hcourses_index.htm)</p>
<p>“How heavy is the work load compared to non-honors?”
The workload, with exception of the HON courses, is as heavy as you make it. As an honors student, you can almost always take courses that have an H designation. These are generally more difficult. (If you enter a departmental honors program you may be required to take a certain number of these… for example, I’ll most like be in the CALS Honors Program, and that requires 6 hrs of H courses. That would be determined after you pick a major/align yourself with a college.)</p>
<p>“Should I even consider applying for the Honors Program if am an Undecided major?”
Definitely! Undecided just means that you’re open to change. (: A friend of mine was FYC her first year, is a Parks scholar, and is actively in her college /and/ the university honors programs. </p>
<p>Even if you don’t apply now, if you finish your first semester with >3.25, you’re eligible to apply for a mid-year acceptance into the program. If you have >3.5, they’ll invite you to apply, otherwise it is on you to hunt down the application… I didn’t see many people on their roster with below a 3.5, though, so if you choose that path really do your best. </p>
<p>If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Sorry for the long response!</p>