GE's and GRaduating in 3 years

kfc4u
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 03:22:26 +0000

GE cluster = 3 classes
gets rid of 3 GE’s, plus writing II requirement and seminar requirements

without cluster
3 classes to get rid of GE’s, plus maybe a separate writing class to get rid of writing II requirement, not sure maybe another class to get rid of seminar requirement

basically, it saves you about a class or two in terms of scheduling.

it’s good because it’s year-long. you get to really know the professors and students in the class. this also gives time to explore many different topics and take an interdisciplinary approach to the topics.

oh yea, if you take a cluster, you also get priority registration. LOL.

i’m currently finishing my last quarter of the biotechnology cluster. overall, im enjoying it and i’ve learned a lot, although its nothing exceptional. i guess i’d have to say that i would recommend it, but it’s not for everyone. if none of the clusters seem to interest you, then don’t take it. if one of them do, then i’d say try it, because you can always drop it after one quarter.

clusters: http://www.college.ucla.edu/ge/clusters/