If I got an ENG100H1 credit and a generic ENG1*** credit from my AP exams (which
I did), should I bother taking JEF100, or should I just take a second year Lit
course? Is there a really huge difference between first and second year English
courses?
I ask because now these AP credits count towards my 6 first year course
maximum, and I still need my science distribution credit. Or if I can take my
science distribution next year, it would be nice to have a backup course in
case I decide I want to change my program after first year.
oh no!? science distribution credit i’m supposed to graduate…tomorrow! IT CREPT UP ON ME!!!!!
the difference between first and second year english courses is the length of essays, the amount of reading, the difficulty of those readings, and the higher standards of performance. some 2nd year courses are way hard, and others (children’s literature perhaps?) have easier material. since AP credits indicate some level of smarts, don’t feel like you have no chance of succeeding in a 2nd year class. but you also shouldn’t feel obligated to do your science distribution credit in 1st year.?there is a 2nd year class on botany that acts as a science distribution, and a number of sources have reported it is very manageable. as for that extra first year, save it if you want. maybe you can take a first year elective course in 4th year and be slightly creepy….creepy and rockin a high GPA.