<p>Every time I see another one of those threads asking “Which is the easiest CAT III (or IV or…)???” where the discussion always centers on finding the least challenging courses, I am so relieved I chose Thematic Option. </p>
<p>When I applied to college, I wasn’t looking for the least challenging school - I was looking for the BEST school for which I could qualify. I wanted the BEST education available. I wanted to be challenged to do my BEST. Thematic Option is why I chose USC. My TO classes have been my favorites, and the challenge of them has made me do my very best. I cannot believe the difference in myself after one short year.</p>
<p>As uyulove mentions, the writing requirement is met in the first year. I don’t see it as “getting rid” of that requirement, I see it as making me a better writer sooner, which will allow me to present better papers throughout my college career in all of my classes.</p>
<p>I agree with IMHopeful that TO is not for everyone. And do not think that you cannot get an amazing education here without it you can. I was the only one of my suitemates in TO, and they are brilliant, hard-working students making the most of USC. For their particular situations/majors/goals TO was not the best choice.</p>
<p>From your opening post it sounds as though you can think of several reasons TO is not for you, and only one that you might regret your decision in favor of TO. My advice (and you asked for advice) is to make your decision and not look back. If you choose TO, dont slog through your papers wishing you hadnt, and if you choose not to take TO, be sure to take those classes that have already caught your interest and dont spend a moment wondering what TO would have been like. </p>
<p>Just dont come back here at registration time and post *“Which is the easiest CAT III (or IV or…)???” *</p>