“Stay 6ft apart” is commonplace in language, on every window in every shop and restaurant, and across our neighbors’ faces as we walk on the sidewalk. But what if being 6-feet apart could actually be the closest we have ever been? Today, most of us can rest from the busyness of everyday life without any Read More…
Month: May 2020
Music 113 – Jazz, Piano, Drums, and Demonstrations
Are you interested in music performances ranging from improvised jazz to sweeping cello suites? Are you interested getting a credit for just sitting back and relishing in a live performance an hour each week? If this is the case, then Music 113: Music in Performance is the class for you. What is Music 113? Music Read More…
J201- A Perfect Class for Everyone!
Are you interested in Journalism, want to apply to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC), and need to fulfill your Comm B requirement? If so, Journalism 201 is the perfect class for you! This 4 credit course, titled “Introduction to Mass Communication,” is a requirement in order to apply to the SJMC. As Read More…
What Better Way to Spend Quarantine in your Childhood Home by (Re)Reading Harry Potter
Three months into quarantine, students are constantly looking for new ways to preoccupy themselves. Whether you were planning to spend your summer in New York with a competitive internship, or traveling abroad to take summer classes, I’m sure you couldn’t predict you would be socially distancing. Here are three reasons why reliving your childhood by Read More…
Discussion Section: here’s my opinion, until next week!
I remember leaving my first lecture in Fall 2017 and saying aloud – “if the next four years work like the past 50 minutes, why do people hate class?” That was before I sat down in the real academic arena – discussion section. Before coming to UW-Madison, my sister told me as I prepared my Read More…
Inter-LS 215: A Hidden Gem at UW-Madison
At the end of my first semester freshman year, I had a dilemma. I’d taken 5 classes that semester, and I still had no idea what I wanted to major in. I was frustrated and discouraged. What if I never found a major or career that sparked my passion? I wasn’t ready to give up, Read More…
Adulting: MyHomework, Google Calendar, Exercise, and Sleep
Here are four pieces of advice for incoming freshmen: (1) Use the myhomeworkapp.com website to organize homework, quizzes, assignment, and exams by course. I begin each semester by inputting the assignments and due dates so I always know what I need to focus on. Avoid the horrible “this huge paper is due tomorrow and I Read More…
Calling All Young Females: Discover the World of Youtube Influencers
Youtube is no longer just a platform for music videos and funny pet compilations, it is a space full of empowering young women openly sharing their life experiences and advice. You can join supportive and helpful communities while still keeping a safe social distance! Below are some of the best influencers aimed to empower and Read More…
Why I Actually Like Shakespeare Now – Thanks to English 182
I’ll admit, I visited SparkNotes many times in my high school career while reading Shakespeare. Yes, I still read his plays, but it was nice to compare to see what was actually happening. But with this class, I didn’t even have to look at SparkNotes – and learned more than I ever did in high Read More…
Houseplants: Fun and Wholesome Pastimes for Lockdown
For many amidst this pandemic, social distancing has turned into a long bout of social isolation that feels never-ending. Luckily, houseplants are great companions and pastimes for social isolation. Here are 3 reasons you should invest in houseplants during lockdown. 1. Plants Boost Mental Health The increasingly popular hypothesis of Biophilia explains the psychological benefits Read More…