<p>^As I said upthread, flexible can be defined very differently. The thread title was cued by another poster.</p>
<p>I noted on a related thread that there are two broad types of distribution requirements: 7-10 and 3-4. Generally I don’t consider schools with 7-10 specific GE categories to be “flexible,” though they are indeed “distribution” requirements. You’re absolutely right that the variations are numerous; but there is always some way to organize in smaller categories.</p>