Freshmen Scheduling and other questions

Threekids_kid
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:04:08 +0000

Math x 1,000,000

This is not my place but I’m saying it anyway:

I don’t suggest you minor in writing. In fact, I’m not entirely sure you can minor in writing. Looks like you got out of wrt105/109 and that’s a very good thing. The writing program isn’t set up for writers. It’s set up to teach people who otherwise couldn’t express themselves on paper.
The WRT classes probably get more complaints than any other. Science kids don’t think they need to find out how to “write about their opinions” and writers don’t need to be retaught the basics. As a Newhouse student, you’re encouraged to find a minor that gives you something to write about. You’ll learn a very different style of writing in your NEW205 and 305 classes, and frankly, a WRT class is just gonna mess you up.

Otherwise, I think that’s a good schedule to get started with. You’re ahead in math and Spanish, so you’ll probably get some upperclassmen who are majoring in those subjects in your classes. I don’t think you’re overloading yourself at all. You’ll have time to get active and social. Don’t forget you also have a COM 100 class that will meet a few (5?) times this semester. It’s totally stress free.

Newhouse kids: Check your mailboxes. Peer advisers will be writing to you this week and next!