The best parts of this course were doing independent work and having the freedom to choose your own topic. Students also liked getting support from the professors and having helpful discussions with other students. Some students said that the readings and assignments weren’t helpful and just distracted from their research. Suggestions for improvement included spreading out the work more, getting more guidance from advisors, and having more discussion among students. Students should know that writing a thesis is a lot of work, but is a very rewarding experience. Have a topic idea before you start and make sure to schedule your time so that you might start writing your thesis early. 178