International Studies 100 at the University of Wisconsin Madison is by far one of the most rewarding courses underclass badgers can enroll in. This four credit course by Kathrine Jensen and available to take in fall 2020, IS 100 is the first course I personally took that made me aware and passionate about various niche Read More…
Moving your Body is Key to Social Isolation
If you’re a gym rat or love the community that your fitness clubs and group workout classes bring or simply enjoy being in an atmosphere where you can improve your physical health, I’m sure that social distancing is hindering that aspect of your life with how everything is closed. These issues that social isolation brings Read More…
No Grooving Needed – Dance 268
To dance is to “move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps”, according to Merriam Webster. But when it comes to Dance 268, Political and Cultural Perspectives in Dance Studies, rhythmic movement is not needed. Instead while taking Dance 268, you will emerge yourself in the political and cultural messages behind dance Read More…
What Makes You Happy? Find Your Happiness in Consumer Science 173: Consuming Happiness
Starting college is a big step in one’s life. It can be stressful, exciting, overwhelming, scary, and just about every emotion in between. Besides leaving home, friends, and family, I know one of my biggest concerns was signing up for classes. Not only was I concerned about the transition from high school to college class, but Read More…
A Blog Post About Blog Posts: Why They’re Great In Times Of Social Isolation
I know, inception, essentially. It’s been a long couple of weeks quarantining. Most of us still long to sit in a restaurant, to walk outside without a masking, and to get back into the swing of things with our friends. While that might still be something for the future, there’s something that you can do Read More…
College Life: “You Can Do It!”
I don’t know about y’all, but my senior year of high school, I was SO nervous about college life. I wasn’t sure which school I should commit to, I wasn’t sure what major I should declare, and I thought the workload was sure to kill me. My teachers would always tell us things like, “I’m Read More…
A UW Madison Hidden Gem: LSC 251
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…
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…