The freedom to take classes outside of concentrations is a signature of Brown’s Open Curriculum. By Jason Mao One of Brown’s most distinctive characteristics is the freedom it affords to its students in course selection: students may drop in on any class for Shopping Period, the first two weeks of the semester. This allows undergraduates to explore disciplines that lie outside of their interests or intended career path. Yet many students, particularly in engineering and the h

Richard Heck lectures to a classroom of undergraduates. Introductory philosophy courses are highly regarded and popular across concentrations: however, enrollment can tend upwards of 90 students. By Eric Xia Over the past two decades, Brown University has moved away from its reputation as a liberal arts university, emphasizing both research and graduate programs. However, Brown has also reiterated their commitment to undergraduate education. The average class size remains sma