NSO: Tips for both student and parent

greenbutton
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:59:06 +0000

They’ve changed it a lot in past years, so others will have more recent experience (my students are a rising PSU senior and a grad) but generally speaking, it’s a really great idea to be somewhat familiar with the Gen Eds – what are they, why do you care, what are the areas — and also familiar with the usual course sequence for your potential major. Every major has a grid of suggested course sequences you can find on the registrar’s page , and it gives you an idea of what you might start out taking. Don’t worry too much about actually choosing anything – there’s no way to tell what will still be open.

Parents should go to the Arboretum, to Cozy Thai, Green Bowl or Fiddlehead downtown to eat (or the Corner Room, or Irvings or Spats). Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather, there will be lots of walking around to do. There’s a nice garden behind the Alumni center. You can go to the Creamery, but it will be crowded, and I myself am not an ice cream fan but it’s still iconic. There’s a neat sports museum at the stadium, or you can walk through Pattee Library (so you’ll have a frame of reference when your student mentions it.) Or go admire the new improved HUB, or visit the murals inside Old Main.