WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:06.000 music 00:00:06.000 --> 00:00:12.000 What I like best about the Honors Program is that you get the opportunity to complete a thesis. 00:00:12.000 --> 00:00:19.000 And that might seem daunting but the project is spread out over two years so the stress is minimized. 00:00:19.000 --> 00:00:23.000 And at the end, you have a piece of work that you're really proud of. 00:00:23.000 --> 00:00:28.000 Another thing I like about the Honors Program is the colloquia classes that are required. 00:00:28.000 --> 00:00:33.000 They're basically 3 elective classes that you need to take to finish the program 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:37.000 and they're usually classes that are outside of your major. 00:00:37.000 --> 00:00:43.000 I really enjoyed these classes because they're some of the most interesting courses that I took at Western. 00:00:43.000 --> 00:00:49.000 And I learned a lot about subjects that are totally outside of my majors. 00:00:49.000 --> 00:00:52.000 Get your degree with Honors. 00:00:52.000 --> 00:00:56.000 music 00:00:56.000 --> 00:00:61.000 My favorite part about the Honors Program is the amount of students in each classroom. 00:01:01.000 --> 00:01:05.000 I came from a high school with a large amount of students in each class. 00:01:05.000 --> 00:01:10.000 And I didn't really know them that well, but coming into Honors Program, they have a lot smaller class sizes. 00:01:10.000 --> 00:01:14.000 So I love walking in and knowing most of the students there. 00:01:14.000 --> 00:01:19.000 Besides the small class sizes, I absolutely love that Honors gives you a challenge. 00:01:20.000 --> 00:01:24.000 I took some advanced classes in high school and I loved how much more I learned 00:01:24.000 --> 00:01:28.000 and so coming here at Western and taking classes that are a little more difficult 00:01:28.000 --> 00:01:32.000 has really helped me grow as a student and I absolutely love it. 00:01:32.000 --> 00:01:34.000 Get your degree with honors. 00:01:34.000 --> 00:01:40.000 music 00:01:40.000 --> 00:01:46.000 My favorite part of the Honors Program is probably the just community that you have once you're already coming here 00:01:46.000 --> 00:01:51.000 so as soon as you start, you already have this community of like-minded students and faculty 00:01:51.000 --> 00:01:54.000 that are very academic based and want you to do your best. 00:01:54.000 --> 00:01:58.000 So even if you come in not knowing anyone, you kind of already have that to grow upon 00:01:58.000 --> 00:01:61.000 and then reach out and meet new people as you take other classes and stuff. 00:02:01.000 --> 00:02:07.000 Another thing that we do in Honors is we have to complete a thesis project by the time you graduate. 00:02:07.000 --> 00:02:11.000 So my thesis I'm currently working on is on fruit flies 00:02:11.000 --> 00:02:15.000 and whether they have a directional magnetic preference in a maze to go north or south. 00:02:15.000 --> 00:02:18.000 This was kind of based off research I was already doing in the biology department 00:02:18.000 --> 00:02:20.000 but I just tweaked it to kind of make it my own. 00:02:20.000 --> 00:02:24.000 I've really enjoyed the process and it's really helped me grow as a student. 00:02:24.000 --> 00:02:26.000 Get your degree with Honors. 00:02:26.000 --> 00:02:32.000 music 00:02:32.000 --> 00:02:34.000 The thing I like best about Honors are the colloquia classes 00:02:34.000 --> 00:02:38.000 because they let me interact with topics that are outside of my major and minor 00:02:38.000 --> 00:02:40.000 and with classmates who's company I really enjoy. 00:02:40.000 --> 00:02:45.000 The best part about living in the Honors Hall in Ackerman is collaborating with my peers on homework assignments 00:02:45.000 --> 00:02:48.000 and if I need an answer, I can look for one down the hall. 00:02:48.000 --> 00:02:49.000 Get your degree with Honors. 00:02:49.000 --> 00:02:54.000 music 00:02:54.000 --> 00:02:60.000 If I had to choose one thing I like best about the Honors Program, I'd have to say it's the small class sizes. 00:03:00.000 --> 00:03:03.000 And everything that comes along with the small classes sizes 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:09.000 especially the one-on-one access to amazing hand-picked professors that truly care about their students and our learning. 00:03:09.000 --> 00:03:13.000 As an out of state student, I moved to Oregon and I didn't know anyone in the area 00:03:13.000 --> 00:03:19.000 but the Honors Program's classes and activities made it easy for me to meet people and make friends right away. 00:03:19.000 --> 00:03:23.000 That group of friends later doubled as a fabulous study group for me. 00:03:23.000 --> 00:03:26.000 And I've also made lots of networking connections through the Honors Program 00:03:26.000 --> 00:03:29.000 that have led to wonderful employment opportunities. 00:03:29.000 --> 00:03:31.000 Get your degree with Honors. 00:03:31.000 --> 00:03:36.000 music 00:03:36.000 --> 00:03:40.000 What I like best about the Honors Program is how inclusive the program is 00:03:40.000 --> 00:03:44.000 and how much I find the classes challenging but still interesting 00:03:44.000 --> 00:03:48.000 and I'm still learning something but they're not so challenging that I'm overwhelmed. 00:03:48.000 --> 00:03:51.000 One of my goals coming to college was going to be studying abroad 00:03:51.000 --> 00:03:54.000 and I was worried that through the Honors Program, that would be difficult. 00:03:54.000 --> 00:03:58.000 Luckily, the people who run the program have been incredibly helpful to get me on my way. 00:03:58.000 --> 00:03:60.000 Get your degree with Honors. 00:04:00.000 --> 00:04:06.000 music 00:04:06.000 --> 00:04:11.000 In my opinion, the best thing that the Honors Program provides is relationships. 00:04:11.000 --> 00:04:18.000 Carly and Gavin constantly strive to know us as individuals so they can help us find the tools that we need to succeed. 00:04:18.000 --> 00:04:21.000 Small classroom sizes allow for professors to work with us. 00:04:21.000 --> 00:04:24.000 I'm also a student athlete on the track team. 00:04:24.000 --> 00:04:26.000 The Honors Program gives me priority scheduling 00:04:26.000 --> 00:04:30.000 which allows me to find classes I need that fit my athletic schedule. 00:04:30.000 --> 00:04:32.000 Get your degree with Honors. 00:04:32.000 --> 00:04:39.000 music 00:04:39.000 --> 00:04:43.000 The thing I like best about the Honors Program are the professors. 00:04:43.000 --> 00:04:46.000 The Honors Program's professors are definitely some of the best on campus 00:04:46.000 --> 00:04:52.000 and I feel like I've gotten a lot of great relationships with them and they've been able to help me out along my academic career. 00:04:52.000 --> 00:04:57.000 Besides being part of the Honors Program, I've been involved with the WOU football team, the club soccer team, 00:04:57.000 --> 00:04:59.000 and being an RA here on campus. 00:04:59.000 --> 00:04:62.000 Now that might sound like a lot but being in the Honors Program 00:05:02.000 --> 00:05:06.000 has taught me how to manage my time and has provided me a supportive community 00:05:06.000 --> 00:05:09.000 where I can be successful inside and outside of the classroom. 00:05:09.000 --> 00:05:12.000 Get your degree with Honors. 00:05:12.000 --> 00:05:15.000 music