Nicole L. Deblosi '99 shopped Science B-29: "Human Behavioral Biology," which has about 500 students.

Science B-29 (better known as "Sex") is co-taught by Irven Devore, Moore professor of biological anthropology, who is considered one of the best lecturers on campus.

"I hate science and I heard it was a gut," Deblosi says. "I stayed because it's multi-disciplinary, with anthropology and behavior stuff. The professor's funny, too."

Gretchen N. Meek '99 also enrolled in Science B-29, citing Devore's teaching style as the main reason.

"The first class was hilarious, one of the best I've ever been to," she says.

"Plus it's always interesting to take a class named 'Sex.'"

Meek also lavishes praise on Professor of Music Thomas F. Kelly, who teaches Literature and Arts B-51: "First Nights: Five Performance Premieres."

Even the musically-challenged should have no problem succeeding in Kelly's course, according to Meek.

"The professor is incredible, not stuck up at all," she says. "Even someone with no musical background can understand his lectures."

Meek says she has heard good reports about two other core classes--Literature and Arts B-39: "Michelangelo" and Literature and Arts A-18: "Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood."

But don't take the word of your friends. Check the CUE guide, too, says Sanjay K. Menon '99.

A good CUE Guide rating can help students get out of bed and into the classroom bright and early.

"Nothing at 9 a.m. ever for me, and 10 a.m. is harsh, but I took First Nights anyway," he says.

Menon, who says he "CUE'ed religiously" before entering Shopping Week, also praises Foreign Cultures 14: "Society and Politics In India."

But the brave-hearted decide to endure certain courses even though they may not be the easiest ones.