If you are a student in the School of Letters and Science you need to complete a certain number of advanced credits to graduate. These advanced courses can be difficult and bring down your GPA. However, Educational Psychology 506 will leave you enlightened about how to manage a crisis or traumatic situations in life and Read More…
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Explore A Few “New” American Heroes in African American Studies 231
If you’re a history lover like me, following the old “American tale” is a timeline that grew tired once you learned about Wooden George and Honest Abe for the 10th, 20th or 50th time. Luckily for UW students, African American Studies 231 and Professor Clark-Pujara offer a unique perspective on numerous important (and largely ignored) Read More…
Why LITTRANS 410 is The Only Class You Need to Take
To the vast majority of people, LITTRANS 410 is an indistinct code but to me, it was the best class I have ever taken at UW-Madison. In my 3 and a half years here, this class with a meager name: In Translation: Special Topics in Italian Literature has been the most interesting because of the Read More…
Freshman Year: Throw Everything at a Wall and See What Sticks
Naturally, going to a new school and being the bottom of the totem pole after just being on top can be intimidating. Being at one of the largest campuses in terms of student body in the world certainly doesn’t help. However, it really doesn’t need to be. First, its important to realize that you’re not Read More…
How To Pick Your Own Classes…ON TIME
A huge part of adulting is being accountable for your various schedules. One thing I wish I would have done more efficiently my freshman year was pay attention to the date and time I was supposed to pick courses for the following semester. My first semester, I did not enroll into second semester until the Read More…
Roommates and Mental Illness
In a house with people suffering from mental illness, breakdowns are inevitable and the best you can do is be prepared for them.
Physics for the Creative Type
Are you not into science but need that credit? Are you more creative than analytical? Look no further than Physics 109, Physics in the Arts. Yes, Even You Can Take Physics I know, physics sounds daunting, but this class taught by professors Pupa Gilbert and Francis Halzen may make you change your mind. Exploring topics Read More…
3 Ways To Turn Up After Quiet Hours
Unfortunately, some human beings need to actually sleep to be optimally functional, so in order to be considerate peers we do our best not to interrupt their sleep during certain times of night. Quiet hours in most dorms on campus are applied from 11:00pm to 7:00am Sunday through Thursday and Midnight to 7:00am Friday and Read More…
Speakers and Hippie Christmas in Madison
Music is a key part of maintaining a healthy state. Whether you’re listening to dance, to cry, or to workout, there’s countless applications. Similarly, music brings people together through similar bands, concerts, and festivals. Consequently, one item that I found to be indispensable in college is a good speaker. Similar to music, there’s countless applications Read More…
Meeting Your Most Important Friend, You.
People will give you the most random advice before you start your freshman year. Join this! Do that! Don’t do that! Sleep more, party less. Party more, sleep less! At the end of the day, college is the first time you ever get to truly just be yourself. When I came to UW-Madison two years Read More…