I clicked on your livejournal instead of the USF one by accident but now that I see you have these questions posted, I hope I can help. I just repsonded to you in the USF community, but I hope this will help give you a better idea of what it's like.
-The average size of an introductory class really varies. ENC1101/1102 are usually pretty small--somtimes 30 people. I had a class of 15 people. Intro to Sociology is usually offered online. Government is a big class-about 100-150 people. However, introductory history class sizes are really small, like American History 2--I have about 30 people in it. Math classes are generally very small, as well. It just depends (this is at the Tampa campus).
-As far as non-intro courses, yes, they are all sizes. They are generally significantly smaller.
-Most classes are interactive. Class discussion is encouraged. Human Sexual Behavior and Sex Health Decision Making are great examples of this. The former is more of a class about acceptance and the latter has a larger emphasis on health and body image. They're very engaging. My classes at USF have been challenging and rewarding. As you get further into your major/minor/speciality, your classes will get better and better. Most classes involve lectures, no matter where you go. You don't always have to take notes, though, bc they often post them up on Blackboard. That way, you can just listen and ask questions. You're not going to learn thru discussion alone, so of course there will be lecturing, but a lot of professors will want to engage the students. Check out ratemyprofessor.com when it comes to scheduling courses. If you need suggestions of what to take for gen ed requirements or your major, post in the u_southflorida community and let us know.
-As far as St. Pete, I hate that city and I hate that campus. It's tiny and offers practically nothing. They offer VERY few options as far as majors go. Classes are smaller because the professors aren't as good and no one really wants to go there. I can not emphasize enough that you should go to the Tampa (main) campus instead. This is where the talent and college experience is. It is possible, though, for you to take classes at both. You can declare your main campus Tampa but take a class down in St. Pete once or twice a week. It's kind of a long drive, though, just to go to a class that you can take here. It's totally personal preference, though. You can also take classes at USF Sarasota, which is actually a great campus-currently it shares a campus with New College but it's moving down the road to its own spot. :)
Thanks! I don't usually check this, but thank you for your input- especially about the St Pete campus. I really haven't had that perspective yet and it has changed my mind on it quite a bit. I really want to go to Eckerd - the St pete campus I thought might be some sort of replacement in case it wouldn't work out- with Tampa courses of course, as the offerings at St Pete are basicly zilch. I might just go to the Tampa campus instead as the drive doesn't look appealing. I will definately have to do an actual visit before I go- but this info is really helpful before I go there.
-The average size of an introductory class really varies. ENC1101/1102 are usually pretty small--somtimes 30 people. I had a class of 15 people.
Intro to Sociology is usually offered online. Government is a big class-about 100-150 people. However, introductory history class sizes are really small, like American History 2--I have about 30 people in it. Math classes are generally very small, as well. It just depends (this is at the Tampa campus).
-As far as non-intro courses, yes, they are all sizes. They are generally significantly smaller.
-Most classes are interactive. Class discussion is encouraged. Human Sexual Behavior and Sex Health Decision Making are great examples of this. The former is more of a class about acceptance and the latter has a larger emphasis on health and body image. They're very engaging. My classes at USF have been challenging and rewarding. As you get further into your major/minor/speciality, your classes will get better and better. Most classes involve lectures, no matter where you go. You don't always have to take notes, though, bc they often post them up on Blackboard. That way, you can just listen and ask questions. You're not going to learn thru discussion alone, so of course there will be lecturing, but a lot of professors will want to engage the students. Check out ratemyprofessor.com when it comes to scheduling courses. If you need suggestions of what to take for gen ed requirements or your major, post in the u_southflorida community and let us know.
-As far as St. Pete, I hate that city and I hate that campus. It's tiny and offers practically nothing. They offer VERY few options as far as majors go. Classes are smaller because the professors aren't as good and no one really wants to go there. I can not emphasize enough that you should go to the Tampa (main) campus instead. This is where the talent and college experience is. It is possible, though, for you to take classes at both. You can declare your main campus Tampa but take a class down in St. Pete once or twice a week. It's kind of a long drive, though, just to go to a class that you can take here. It's totally personal preference, though. You can also take classes at USF Sarasota, which is actually a great campus-currently it shares a campus with New College but it's moving down the road to its own spot. :)
Good luck!
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