Learning off the beaten course
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It’s time to expand your minds.
Yes, you should probably go to class to complete this college experience. But it doesn’t have to be a drag getting out of your lofted bed. Sure, you should get your general-education classes done, but take some time to branch out in more off-beat courses.
Take a look at these:
• Snowshoeing — UI English major Amanda Kusek took this class last winter and enjoyed it thoroughly. “It was four hours of snowshoeing and hiking,” she said. “It was pretty sweet to be able to get credit for taking a weekend trip.”
• World of the Beatles — This class covers “the impact Beatlemania had on British and American cultures.” Plus it’s a great excuse to have mom and dad buy those Beatles books.
• Hollywood and Moses — This class explores the different interpretations Hollywood has created of the basic Bible stories.
• Art and Design Learning Community — Though this is one of the art classes with a waiting list, you need not be major to enjoy its bounty. The instructor offers a rotating lineup of art projects for students to enjoy.
• Ballroom Dancing — This class features seven types of partner-style ballroom dance (“ ‘Dancing with the Stars’ style”), including: foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, merengue, cha-cha, and the tango.
• Beginning Ballet — This class emphasizes fundamentals, terminology, and performance skills of ballet. The class is structured around barre and center combinations.
• Rock Climbing — Students spend the Saturday portion in the climbing gym learning some of the basics of climbing. On Sunday, they travel to Monticello and climb at Pictured Rocks County Park.
• Wilderness Appreciation — This class is at Macbride Nature Recreation Area. It aims to help students feel comfortable outdoors and inspire students to help protect our environment. It includes a camping trip.
• Sea Kayaking — Students are introduced to the basics of paddling and staying afloat. Students will learn fundamental strokes during a meeting and spend two weekends at Macbride Nature and Recreation Area.
Add/drop a class
• Visit http://registrar.uiowa.edu/more/students_faq.aspx and print off an add or drop slip.
• Get all the signatures required on the form — usually your adviser and the instructor of the class you’re adding or dropping; be sure to fill it out completely, and follow the instructions on it.
• Turn this form in to the Office of the Registrar in the basement of Calvin Hall, Room 17.
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