Thematic Option and Freshmen Science Honors programs

Anamgol
Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:14:49 +0000

My S was invited to apply to both programs (was accepted as a bio major at Dornsife). I found a few old threads discussing these programs but they are several years old. I would like to hear from current students who went through these two programs (either or both) to get the latest perspective on the pros/cons of these programs. Also, is the workload too much if one wants to pursue both programs?

My S is mildly objecting to taking on both programs, largely because he thinks he will be limited to making friends with a very small group of students. He wants to meet and make friends with as many kids as he can, not just kids in the honors program. So if one had to choose from TO or FSH, which program would current students recommend? Personally, I think TO is a better program for my S, who is a good writer and likes to learn/discuss different topics and disciplines.

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