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…
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…
Lectures Let Down Expectations: Where I Did My Actual Learning
When I arrived at college I assumed I would spend all my time in the lecture and I would be a model student. That was partially true for a semester or two. But then I felt that I slept more in the lecture than out, and as soon as my professor started talking I would 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…
Music Mecca Madison
Live music. Live music. Live music. Do not let your freshman year pass by without attending as many live music events as you’re able to. With plenty of venues and artists touring, Madison makes for an amazing concert scene that is sure to suit everyone’s taste of music and provide memories that will last a Read More…
The Ultimate Guide to Student Life at UW-Madison
Are you an incoming freshman at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and wondering about all the ways you can get involved? Worry no more! Here I will list the best ideas for you to be an active student. Study at College Library! Studying may sound like a bore, but if you are going to Read More…