Many people have heard about the crazy spring breaks in South Padre, TX, but I decided to experience this trip for myself. While these big group trips can be fun, there are also some tricks to make the trip more enjoyable. Here are the best ways to enjoy and survive a college destination spring break. Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Why Art 100 (Online) Has Changed Me
Before starting Art 100 (Online), I thought of it as a 3-Credit Humanities requirement to take during my Freshman year at UW-Madison. While going through the assignments each week, I saw them as a chore; why would I ever have to know about the Art Nouveau or the Renaissance period? However, something clicked when my Read More…
Why Taking a Financial Life Skills Course Helped Me Survive Freshman Year
Being young adults, we all have seen – in one way or another – how the lack of personal finance education can lead to everyday struggles and/or life long obstacles. Taking Consumer Science 111: Financial Life Skills for Undergraduates can not only help take away the stressful thoughts that come along with money, but also Read More…
Why I Took ATM OCN 100 And Why You Should Too
Thinking of becoming a psychologist? A doctor? A strategic communicator? A scientist? I suggest you take ATM OCN 100, a class on Weather and Climate. This class might not fulfill your major requirements, but it does give you a little insight on how the crazy Wisconsin weather functions! An added bonus? It fulfills the physical Read More…
The Musical Spirit of Wisconsin
How Music 42 will enhance your Wisconsin Experience
Like Movies? Then you need to take Com Arts 350
I have to admit I was a little skeptical to take this class because of the title. “Introduction to Film” seemed so broad to me but this was the first class I signed up for after declaring my Com Arts major and I don’t regret it nearly three decades later! From the moment I walked Read More…
There’s No Place Like Home
Congratulations, you’ve survived your first semester of college! So… what now? I’m sure you don’t even remember what it was like to not cry 5 times a week or have nothing to do, and now you’re going to have a whole month off. What better way to spend your relaxing break than in the comfort Read More…
J202: The Worst – and Best Class I Took In College
Why J202? After changing my major for the third time, I was confident that I had finally found the right fit. I stepped into UW-Madison’s School of Journalism on the first day back at school after Winter Break ready to take on a class with a reputation – J202. The fact that the class was Read More…
Why Ecology of Human Happiness 201 is a Great Class for all Incoming Freshmen
Freshman year comes with a lot of new changes that can be both overwhelming and exciting. Taking a class that is thought provoking and enjoyable will ease some of the tensions of the first year; Ecology of Human Happiness 201 can do this for you. Why should you take this class? Professor Christine Whelan is Read More…
Stay or Go, Do it Together
Why you should see friends over break With one semester of college in the books, it may be tempting to get back to your hometown and revert back to the life you had in high school for a few weeks. While catching up with old friends is fun, I’m here to argue that you should Read More…