On Tuesday, April 5, an email was sent out indicating that a variety of changes would be made to the McDaniel Plan. Namely, only 2 semesters of foreign language study, 2 EPE classes, and 1 social, cultural, historical class are required moving forward. SIS courses are no longer required as well. Students were asked for their opinion on these changes:
Eli Jaffe, freshman
Likes changes. Won’t have to take unneeded classes now. Dislikes delayed release of information.
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Daba Mbaye, junior
Doesn’t think it is fair. Going to be a senior, and had to struggle with it. Don’t think it is bad, but the reason behind it is.
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Elliott Orr, sophomore
Enjoys change because ROTC counts for EPE credits. Frustrated that an SIS is no longer required; he already took one. Likes reduction of language requirement.
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Cole Owen, freshman
Was stressed out by changes. Would have understood if information was released 2-3 weeks before registration. Could not meet with advisor beforehand. Says, “It was honest to God a mess.”
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Daniel David, sophomore
Approves of changes. As a sophomore, he hasn’t satisfied many requirements yet. Understands why some might be mad about it. Is glad about the reduction of EPE credits.
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Nina Breece, junior
Doesn’t really affect her, as she already wasted time finishing the plan. She thought it was poor timing to release this information in the middle of registration.
