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…
Category: Class Suggestions
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…
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…
FW110, Learn about Wisconsin and its Wildlife!
A one-room shack. A University of Wisconsin professor. Wolves. Trees. This class has everything you could want about the basics of forest and wildlife ecology. Forest and Wildlife Ecology 110 is the perfect class for an incoming freshman who has any interest in the natural world. This 3 credit course taught by Professor Berkelman in Read More…
Fawn the Dog and 3 Other Reasons LA210 Should be on Your Schedule
Whether or not you’ve decided on a major, exploration is an important part of the college experience. If you’re like me, Landscape Architecture isn’t a major you have much knowledge about. That is, until you take LA210. Introduction to Landscape Architecture Design is open to all students with no requisites. What follow are the top Read More…
A College Course That Will Help Improve Your Social Media Game
Are you lacking in your social media game? Do you have a hard time taking quality pictures? Do you struggle to get followers? Likes? Well, do I have the solution for you. This solution is one that is a win-win situation. By improving your digital media skills, you are also receiving college credit. Communication Arts Read More…
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…
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…