Hello! As someone planning on going to the University of Michigan, I'm trying to figure out my class schedule. Can anyone from UMich share any insight about their 'easier' courses? It would be a big help to know, for balancing purposes.
Absolutely! That's a pretty smart strategy to plan your coursework. Different "easy" courses may depend on your major and personal strengths, but I'll try to share ones that are typically seen as less demanding while still providing valuable learning experiences.
1. PSYCH 111 (Intro to Psychology) - This course covers a broad range of topics and usually requires only moderate amounts of reading. The concepts are applicable in real-world scenarios, making it interesting and manageable.
2. EARTH 108 (When Earth Attacks) - The workload is considered light, and the material is generally interesting (especially if you're into natural disasters!).
3. ANTHRO 101 (Introduction to Anthropology) - For the large part, students find the subject matter intriguing and not overly difficult to grasp.
4. SOC 100 (Introduction to Sociology) - Often considered a straight forward and engaging course. A lot of students also find it applicable to everyday life, which helps the material stick.
5. AMCULT 103 (American Culture) - This course can give you a whole new perspective on the culture you live in, and the workload is generally perceived as fair.
Remember that perceptions of difficulty can vary, so do consider checking out the teacher reviews on RateMyProfessors or other student review platforms. It also wouldn't hurt to reach out to sophomores or juniors at UMich for course recommendations!
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