<p>One of the things that DD really likes about Rice is that even though there are 12 distribution (university) classes required, 3 of those are filled through the music history classes they have to take and 4 others can be done pass/fail. There are so many others to choose from that she feels that there is balance in what she manages. She likes being with non-music majors and experiencing more of the world. </p>
<p>Of course she is voice, not instrumental and her practice hours are different. She does spend a lot of time working with the music even if not singing. For her, some of her required music and language classes were a much greater homework burden than the other university classes. Or as they say YMMV.</p>