The Honors Program Advantage
Honors courses enhance an MSUB education by...
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emphasizing problem-solving, self-expression, and creativity.
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encouraging innovative approaches to familiar ideas and vexing problems.
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operating as seminars and engaging participants as active learners and discoverers.
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fostering excellent communication skills.
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promoting civic and community engagement.
Other advantages to UHP membership include...
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access to merit-based Honors scholarships.
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involvement with recreational opportunities and cultural events through the Honors Club.
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familiarity with professors for advising, directed study, and recommendations.
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competitive advantages in job searches and for applications to graduate school.
Students benefiting the most from the University Honors Program tend to:
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enjoy participating in lively discussions on interesting topics
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be more concerned about what they learn than what grade they earn
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relish small classes where one gets to know one's professors
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prefer undertaking research projects and writing papers to memorizing for tests
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be stimulated by interdisciplinary courses that study problems from many perspectives
- like to study and socialize with other students excited by learning
Patricia Hampton, Current Honors Club President
