Classes have been challenging, but I'm liking it so far. Here is my schedule.
My math 105 class is basically Advanced Algebra. My professor is Lawrence Schultz and I highly recommend him! I believe he also teaches Calculus (math 211) so I will try to get him next time, too. Econ 103 is Microeconomics. It has been okay, I guess, but not my favorite. The class is a huge lecture in the biggest lecture hall on campus, and I believe that the original number of students is somewhere around 400 or 500. Business Administration 230 is Information Systems Management. It's the most boring class I've ever taken. I hate it. I don't go to the lectures anymore because he literally uses the powerpoint that comes with the text book, and doesn't really add anything I didn't know myself. English 192 is actually my favorite class. I wouldn't consider a normal English class because it's a seminar, so we don't have lectures. The subtitle is "Multicultural Milwaukee." I have learned so much about the city and different groups that have lived here since the 1800s! I am so glad I'm taking it because I've gotten the history of the city, and the set up of the class allows me to hear opinions from other students who have grown up here. It's been a great experience. Then my Communications class is basically preparing you for any public speaking role you might have in the world of business. I'm not really a fan because in general I don't like public speaking, but I definitely recommend night classes, especially for traditional students/freshman. It's great to get a different perspective from adult students, and having the class one night a week really freed up my schedule in the mornings so I could take all the classes I needed to. Ed Psy 101 is a class that's been helping me find out what my major should be. It's titled "Foundations of Academic Success." It has been somewhat helpful in showing us ways to research careers and majors, but it is pretty redundant and a lot of the activities have been really stupid and not relevant to me. Overall, OK experience. I just want to get away from the required classes and into something fun. I will be pursuing the BBA in Human Resources Management, with a certificate in Cultures & Communities. Luckily for me, I am taking most of my C&C classes next semester, so they will be more interesting. I've also thought about doing Psychology as a minor. But, I'm not sure. We'll see how it goes. My grades are around B's, with one high A and one C. I'm a little worried about some of my classes because attendance has been an issue, but hopefully I will pass with C's in everything so I don't have to retake any classes.
Food here has been a little interesting for me. I am a really picky eater, and along with that I don't eat any red meat. I'm also really picky about my fish as well. This really limits my choices. But let's be honest, how many people are comfortable eating "meat" from a cafeteria? I will admit that UWM does try pretty hard to have good choices, including organic, local, or vegan choices. The pastas are pretty good except that they're drowning in oil/butter all the time, and THEN they put on a sauce. I know that they have to do it that way to keep them from sticking together in the larger serving thing, but it's gross to see a pool of fatty liquid on my plate. I also really like the "grill" section. The chicken sandwich isn't a patty! It's really a chicken breast, and the bacon they use on the sandwich is amazing, so much better than what they serve for breakfast! They also have a pretty decent veggie burger. I used to be in love with the mozzarella sticks, too, but they got old after the first month. I have tried to eat at the cafeteria less & less. The neighborhood has some great options for food, so I've been trying to eat out more & also grocery shop at the local places. I never had a Sendik's market in neighborhood before, and now I have two! It's great.
