As a rising junior at UW Madison, I have taken most classes based off of recommendations. Most classes in my list of favorites come as no surprise because they are classes that other UW students have raved about. The precedent changed, however, when I randomly took LSC 251 to fill my schedule and it became Read More…
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So Many Topics, So Little Time: Why You Should Take Public Affairs 200
If you’re like me, when you look at the Course Guide everything sounds interesting. I want to learn about healthcare, politics, economics; the list goes on and on. PA 200: Contemporary Public Policy Issues with Professor Smeeding covers all of that and more, making it the perfect class for students with many interests. Here are Read More…
5 Reasons Fishing Should Be Your Go-To Quarantine Activity
Instead of counting down the days to get back to campus, try out a new hobby to pass the time! Fishing is the perfect skill to acquire — and an easy way to flex on your friends when you get back to Lake Mendota. 1. Get Back to Nature! Just because we are social isolated Read More…
Channel Your Inner Creativity and Childhood-Self this Quarantine
As we all are quarantined in our homes in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, finding activities to consume some time, besides Netflix, may seem impossible. With a decline in daily activities people turn to being couch potatoes to fulfill their sense of boredom. However, coloring is a therapeutic activity that will help Read More…
How to Answer the Most Important Interview Question: “Why should we hire you?”
Having a sense of business knowledge is versatile for any major at the University of Wisconsin. Specifically, when interviewing for jobs, individuals need to know how to market themselves and discover their unique selling point. The exact class to learn to market yourself in the competitive workforce is Marketing 300! I enjoyed Marketing 300 for Read More…
Cartoons In Class? Well, Now You Can.
Have you ever wanted to watch Looney Tunes for credit? What about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? The Simpsons? Boy, do I have the solution for you! Communication Arts 357: History of Animated Film CA 357 is a 3 credit course that is taught by Lea Jacobs and Casey Long. The classes are usually Read More…
ART 346: The Graphic Design Class You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about graphic design, then taking Art 346: Basic Graphic Design is a must. All students can benefit from learning applications of design principles in this 3-credit art course. Beyond more than learning how to use basic Adobe InDesign or Illustrator navigation tools, Professor Henrique Nardi brought a unique Read More…
These TikTok Trends Will Help You Beat the Quarantine Blues
It is no surprise that the viral app TikTok has become a staple for many of us during quarantine. The endless stream of new content spanning from short funny clips to cooking tips have us all captivated, but some specific trends have stood out more than others, making for great examples of ways to get Read More…
Why Tie Dye Will Cure Your Quarantine Blues
Social Distancing. Two words that I will never forget when the Covid-19 pandemic is finally over. However, until then, as we all do our part to protect ourselves from one pandemic, another seems to be making its way into our homes. Not, coronavirus, not the flu, but boredom. Finding activities to keep myself entertained can Read More…
Want to Learn How to Be Happy? Take Philosophy 304
That’s right, a class at UW-Madison all about how to be happy, called Philosophy 304: Happiness and the Good Life. In this 3-credit L&S course, students can discuss ancient and contemporary philosophers’ theories on how to find meaning in life. The name alone was enough for me — after all, who doesn’t want to learn Read More…