While it may be the most un-singable karaoke song in the history of music, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” is actually very informative about all of the possibilities of majors at the University of Washington. Take a listen, and sing loud and proud! Leonard Bernstein! Leonid Breshnev! Lenny Bruce […]

 

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Connie Montgomery from Evening Degree talks with Kurt about the role of Evening Degree at the University of Washington including the admissions process, majors, and how the money works.

 

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Emily Batlan from Evening Degree sits down with Kurt to explore the ins and outs of taking a class online at UW. 

 

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Biological Sciences at the University of Washington are recognized as leading the world in research and education. If you’ve caught the fever (and are curious about the virus or bacteria that causes it), studying Biology as an undergraduate is a great place to start. But how do you decide which track to pursue? Jason Patterson […]

 

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Psst… ever heard of CHID? Know the secret knock? If not, here’s how to get wise. Cynthia Anderson, academic adviser in the Comparative History of Ideas program (CHID), visits with Kurt in the first part of a two-part introduction to the major. In this episode, Cynthia answers the topic on everyones’ mind: What *IS* CHID?

 

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What should I do if I speak a language that the University of Washington doesn’t teach or test for? Ann Trail, the Undergraduate Advising Center’s language specialist, talks about how students go about demonstrating that they are proficient in their language.

 

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How do people come to terms with difficult moments and events in history? How do we begin to tell stories about trauma and violence that we experience on an international scale? How do movies and literature shape our perceptions of history? Can we work today to have some of those difficult dialogs that are necessary […]

 

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