Chances are you changed your major seven times last semester, got busy taking too many credits, learning your way around Madison, or just like to procrastinate. I’m here to tell you to start to think about your future earlier than later. One minute you’re walking into your first lecture hall freshman year and the next Read More…
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Vacation… for the laziest kids in the world
Congratulations! You have survived your first few months of college. I’m sure no one ever told you how much energy it takes to actually be a college student. From waking up at 8am, to going to classes you want to sleep in, to hanging out with friends and trying to eat every cheese curd in Read More…
Iowa is NOT a terrible spring break destination
It’s March, you’re a fun-loving UW-Madison freshman, and you’re ready to take your spring break somewhere wild and exotic—like Iowa! Okay, maybe it’s not Cabo San Lucas, but if time or money get in the way of your dream vacation, why not take a day trip to Dubuque, Iowa? It’s just over a 1 ½ Read More…
The White Man’s History Is Not a Continet’s Reality
Africa 277: An Introductory Survey is a class that will challenge your conceived notions about Africa, engage you and even gives you the ability to find Kenya on a map. It focuses on the history, culture, economy, and politics of the continent, and is considered apart of multiple social science and humanities breadths. The professor, Read More…
An “A” Never Felt SO Attainable (Business Edition)
Finishing college with a good GPA in our Business school can feel intimidating. Without the proper resources, it can be hard to make calculated decisions about what classes to take to help improve your chances of a successful semester. I was in the same boat a few short years ago, but found that the right Read More…
English 100 or Welcome to College 100?
As we enter into this new stage of life called college we tend to have high expectations on what our life on campus would be, on the classes we will take, on how rewarding the hard classes will be but that isn’t always the case. One class that I would recommend blindfolded if available and Read More…
Things to Do to Enjoy a Wisconsin Winter Break in Not-So-Ideal Weather
You’re just getting done with your first semester of classes. Now you’re ready to go home and enjoy that month of zero responsibilities. If you’re a Wisconsin native like me, you also realize that this could be a very boring break thanks to Wisconsin’s subzero temperatures. If you’re all about staying in bed for winter Read More…
What 3 Things You Need For Taking Showers in the Dorms
College is full of all sorts of new experiences. One of them is sharing a bathroom with a hall full of other students. College bathrooms are a whole new ballpark–especially when it comes to showers. Here are three things you need to take showers in your dorm! 1.Shower shoes. This is a must. Now that Read More…
Why this Course will Actually make you a Happier Person
I was shocked to discover that there was a course completely dedicated to understanding human happiness. When I saw the description for Inter-He 201, I registered immediately, having no clue as to how much this course would change my life. I had already taken main-stream courses like Economics and Psychology, which can be a little Read More…
Why Electrodynamics Isn’t as Bad as You Might Think
Hello! My name is Tyler Jones, and let me start off by saying I might be a little biased in this opinion because I’m majoring in astrophysics. But don’t let that fool you! Knowing about how electricity and magnetism affects your daily life can become an important tool. If you have to take physics, take Read More…