<p>@SHolmies: Thank you 
I’m absolutely thrilled that I even had the chance of weighing going to Reed or Cornell. against one another.</p>
<p>1) I really agree with your take on an Upper level HUM course. However, a really important thing you mentioned is breaking people in a bit. While I’m confident that I know how to handle a large workload, etc. I have never attended a conference style class. HUM 110’s topics are, of course, interesting… but they are just as interesting to me as any other course would be, ie - I’m not too crazy about them. I think, with regards to Group A, Philosophy interests me, and in Group B I’m interested in the Psychology/Anthropology courses. </p>
<p>I have probably met the Group X requirements since I had 2 Chemistry courses, and several Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical (Engineering) courses in my college syllabus. </p>
<p>The Registrar’s office tells me I have enough credits to be able to graduate in two years, however, I plan to study for 3 and do a few extra courses. Since I do have that little bit of extra time I will probably go easy, as you said, in my first semester. </p>
<p>4) I do think I have a certain degree of aptitude for Physics and Math, but I would still like to take a few basic courses because most of my Physics training has, till now, been informal. I was into many EC’s in my school life, and I was quite good at some of them, so I would love to get involved. I will be looking to get into debating or any outreach activities Reed may be involved in. Is Tennis/Football(Soccer) also something that I could take up as an EC at Reed? I was always playing either of these sports till I got into college back here, and didn’t have time for sports anymore.
In fact I would love to get back to playing the piano too! Let’s see. </p>
<p>Additionally, what are the PE requirements that I might need to satisfy? </p>
<p>I will look into the DoJo workshops! Thanks for the heads up </p>
<p>Apart from all this, would you recommend me trying to take a study abroad program in the Spring term of sophomore year? What kind of study abroad programs would suit a Physics major? </p>
<p>I also have to pursue a work-study as per my financial aid package, which of Reed’s work-study programs would you recommend? </p>
<p>Thank you for your response, it really is very helpful.</p>