Are the out-of-class field trips or special programs required?
Yes, these experiential components are just as important to exploring and understanding your TIDES topic as required reading and other assignments. These experiences are what make TIDES unique: you are able to learn more about your topic, explore beyond the campus, interact with your peers and professors in new environments and, hopefully, to have fun. Typically, students report that the trips and special programs were the highlights of the classes.