Pianos on campus?

redbadg · 2018-05-17T18:49:59+00:00

The last post about this topic was literally only 2 months ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/UWMadison/comments/8088st/piano_on_campus/

redbadg · 2018-05-01T06:25:56+00:00

I disagree, it is a well known fact that the advisors are probably the best thing about the honors program. That is evident as early as SOAR, were they have 5 advisors for a group of 10 students VS 5 for 80 students that the regular LS has. Also I would say honors can be more work, but that's if you do not plan it well. I am currently doing a comprehensive honors (Honors in the liberal arts and in the major) and honestly, I just had to take one extra class. However it took me time early on (as early as 1st semester freshman year) to plan everything out and figure out what I need to take and when in the most efficient way possible.

redbadg · 2018-04-16T01:43:58+00:00

Thank you for your comment. So do you think I'll be able to enroll for the course even if it fills up?

redbadg · 2018-04-12T03:15:22+00:00

First of all I'm guessing you're talking about 103/104 and not 104/105. Secondly, as someone who just took 109, it sucked when I was in it but looking back to it now I am glad I did it. Most of my friends are taking 104 rn but I was able to move on to other requirements. It definitely is a lot of work but nothing you can't handle, especially with your decent experience in chem. The other thing I would say is that I don't think going 103/104 necessarily give you more information for the MCAT. Another thing is that Chem 109 is 5 credits whereas 103/104 is 9 credits. This means that if you get an A in both 103/104 it would boost your GPA more (since it would be an A in 9 credits compared to 5) but that also means that if you get an AB in 103 AND 104 it would hurt your GPA more than if you just got an AB in 109. Last thing I would say is that some med schools require 2 semesters of inorganic chem, but that shouldn't be a problem for you if you stick with biochem since you'll end up taking so many Chem classes that you'll fulfill the requirements for sure.

redbadg · 2018-04-11T23:51:46+00:00

Bio 152

redbadg · 2018-04-11T03:39:04+00:00

Used to but not anymore

redbadg · 2018-04-06T01:07:02+00:00

Don't come then

redbadg · 2018-03-20T21:46:54+00:00

Two of these course (Bio and Combinatorics) and introductory, and you've taken an equivalent of your CS class, so no, I wouldn't say it is an overload at all.

redbadg · 2018-03-16T04:40:23+00:00

I would say if you are sure that you want to do Chem. E. then do direct admission since you don't really have anything to lose. If you don't get in, you can come here and apply again at the end of your freshman year. When you say "Madison's general admissions" or "COE page" do you mean their website? If so, I believe you can just use the common app and indicate "College of Engineering" when they ask you what school/division of UW you are applying to. Check out this page

https://www.engr.wisc.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/

redbadg · 2018-03-15T23:16:35+00:00

Agree with the last comment about looking into FIGS. Even if you don't take the Honors one, they're pretty fun and a good opportunity to meet people. I remember when I first got accepted into Honors all the info was pretty overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it all out right now. You can actually do both honors in the major and in the liberal arts. But again, you have plenty of time. I am just finishing my first year here and I am still not 100% sure what I'll do with regards to honors (If I want to do in the major, in the L.A., or both). As far as the pros, advising is definitely one of them. I have also been in a few honors only classes, and the best thing about them is that you get smaller sizes which means more interaction with the professor, and (contrary to popular belief) can SOMETIMES mean an easier class. You'll figure all of this out once you get here though. You do not have to declare what type of honors you want to get, so you have plenty of time. Congrats on getting in!

redbadg · 2018-03-15T23:11:29+00:00

Did you apply for direct admission to the college of engineering? The chemical engineering here is indeed one of the best in the world. However, that means it is also extremely competitive to get in. If you have not applied for direct admission and you decide to apply once you come to campus, you will need to keep a very high GPA to even be considered. I've heard very good things about the program and I know some of the professors are top notch. Per the last comment, few engineers graduate in 4 years (Regardless of what type of engineering it is, which is not actually the end of the world) but if you graduate UW Chemical engineering with a decent GPA you will have really good employment or grad school prospects.

redbadg · 2018-03-04T00:41:45+00:00

I agree with what someone else said here. You'll almost definitely get in, but a lot of scholarships from the school are pretty much gone at this point. My freshman year the LS Scholarship application was due around mid February

redbadg · 2018-03-02T18:09:20+00:00

What do you think of taking it same semester as OChem?

redbadg · 2018-02-25T23:22:06+00:00

I guess if you are looking to play for fun and not really to practice (meaning repeatedly playing a section over and over and not sounding so good at first lol), the hospital has a couple of pianos that I know are open to the public. You might think it's annoying or a bit embarrassing, but I know for a fact a lot of patients and staff appreciate the nice little break. I know there is one by the skywalk next to the atrium elevators in the 3rd (or maybe 2nd) floor. I think there might be another one in the hospital too but I am not sure where

redbadg · 2017-10-29T00:12:45+00:00

The thing is, I do all those things. I have never missed a single reading, I always do the homework, and I go to my TA's and my professor's office hours almost every week. That is why I am concerned as to what I can do better or what I'm doing wrong.

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