I know what you’re thinking: A dance class? In college? That sounds like a waste of time. However, hear me out on this. Dance 111, also known as Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I, is more than just a dance class. Available this Fall 2020 and open to freshman, this course introduces students to the Read More…
Day: May 29, 2020
An Outdoor Getaway
Facing boredom while quarantined is nothing new. I know I’ve tried a variety of activities from baking to finishing many Netflix TV series to try and help keep me entertained. One of the best ways I kept sane during this time was just getting outside. For different people that can mean different things. I am fortunate Read More…
Phone Case? Wallet? – The Hybrid Essential to Your College Packing List
Going away to college presents students with new levels of freedom. But, with freedom comes responsibility, and one of the most challenging things to learn is how to remember what you need in your pocket at all times. As a result, one of the most essential items to put on your college packing list has Read More…
5 Reasons Art 508 Is for You
Whether or not you are an art major, Colloquium in the Arts is the class for you. Art 508 is run by Professor Elaine Scheer who recruits artists from across the United States to come to UW-Madison and speak. Keep reading to hear 5 reasons you should enroll in Art 508 this fall! 1. Accessible Read More…
Learn Media Design in the Least Intimidating Way Possible With LSC 332
Do you ever find yourself asking the question “when will I use what I’m learning at school in the real world?”. I definitely have, and if you have too, then I suggest taking the class Life Science Communications 332. Why should you step outside of your digital comfort zone? I would consider myself someone Read More…
Save the Environment AND Your Career
This was the class that made me realize I had nothing figured out and all the resources available on campus to help me. All I knew was that I wanted to pursue Environmental Studies for my undergraduate degree, but I had no idea how to leverage my skills and resources to get the most out Read More…
Why You Should Take GWS103
With thousands of courses offered at UW-Madison, it can often feel overwhelming trying to build your schedule, especially as an underclassmen who may not fully know what they want to pursue yet. I’m here to give you 7 reasons why I recommend Gender and Womens’ Studies 103, a class you may not have thought of, Read More…
Learning How to Think: Why ILS 200 is a Class for Everyone.
If you’re enrolled at UW Madison, you know how to critically think. But, do you know what it means to think critically, and how you can use this skill to advance yourself throughout life and express yourself well? Critical Thinking? Who needs an entire course on that? You do! Everyone does. I took ILS 200: Read More…
Let’s Get Creative! Start Writing During Quarantine
Locked inside during this pandemic, many have searched for new ways to express themselves and pass time while in quarantine. If you’ve already tried new recipes or attempted to learn a new skill and are looking for a new pastime, why not try creative writing? Writing is a fun hobby that lets you use your Read More…
A Must-Take Class at UW Madison
If criminal justice has always been of interest to you, but not required for your major, look into Legal Studies 131: Criminal Justice in America. This large lecture-style class takes students through the very basics of Criminal Justice and the Legal field in general. From note-worthy court cases, to social injustices within the system, the Read More…