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Group IV explains the world
Ever wondered how a whale evolved or why you shouldn't mix ammonia and bleach? Do you want to know why that robot you built in high school never worked? There's only one place to find out, and it isn't in a Group II history class. Group IV classes will satisfy the little voice inside your head that asks the hows and whys that start you thinking about the world around you.
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Group IV has a class or major for everyone, regardless of your past experience with science or math. If you get a thrill out of making pretty purple crystals, perhaps chemistry is the field for you. Did your parents come home to find that you had fixed the garage door, rewired the doorbell, and designed an automatic feeding system for your dog? Engineering classes could be just what you need. If you're planning on going to medical school, Group IV is where you'll fulfill most of your requirements.
The professors that teach Group IV classes are some of the most intelligent, dedicated, and approachable teachers on campus. They love talking to students who are as excited about science as they are, and they're always willing to provide extra help if you need it. If you've always dreamed of doing your own research, then college is a great time to start. The facilities, while not extremely close to campus, are first-rate, so the walk to Science Hill is well worth it.
Most people don't think of Yale as a scientific university. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is not unusual to hear a professor casually mention the advanced algorithm she created or see a catalyst in your textbook that happens to be named after a Yale professor. The University's faculty includes Sidney Altman, a Nobel prize winner in biology, as well as prominent mathematics Professor Serge Lang. As undergrads, most science majors get the chance to perform actual research with professors.
Group IV is not limited to the classroom. Last summer, Yale's solar car racing team, Team Lux, traveled to Australia to participate in a cross-continental race. Groups of scientifically-minded Yalies also travel to local schools to help students design and perform their own experiments.
Never forget one of the main reasons to take Group IV classes—no papers. When you've finished your calculus problem set Thursday night and your roommate is on page two of a 15-page paper on the western literary tradition, remember to wave on your way out the door. At 5 a.m. the next morning, try to be sympathetic as she curses Group I—and be happy you chose Group IV instead.
—Laurie Randell
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