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…
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…