Welcome to PC! Firstly, I must say... I keep misreading your username as ShellderSucker. XD (Something along the lines of Oysters or... something like that, I dunno!) Though, what does your username mean?
HG/SS were pretty good imo, but somewhat lacked what the originals had, but each to their own. Though some of the music is really good (I mainly like the Kanto battle theme). And yeah, I agree, DPPt were dull (Pearl, that I played at least), but each game has its highlights I guess.
Hmm Political Science? ...I have no clue what that is, all I can think of is studying how people can become politicians lol. Oh wells, have fun at PC anyway and if you need help or something, feel free to send me a Private or Visitor Message~