University of Wisconsin–Madison

Sierra Sirianni Communication Arts 100 Lecture 35 Persuasive Speech Make the Wisconsin Equestrian Team a NCAA Sport at UW-Madison Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that action needs to be taken to convert the Wisconsin Equestrian Team to a NCAA sport rather than IHSA. Central Idea: The Wisconsin Equestrian Team is at an unfair disadvantage compared to larger schools competing in IHSA, while also at an unfair advantage to smaller schools with less resources. By moving the team to NCAA,…

After spending two successful years at Arapahoe Community College and Collin College, finding classes to stretch my thinking and challenge my worldview was coming to an end. Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison will create the most unique challenges, enabling me for the greatest growth in my personal and academic life, and allow me to be closer to my family. To further my intellectual and personal development in the study of political science and journalism, I needed to find an…

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of French and Italian College of Letters and Science Many people say that I am a member of the generation X, born just before the war, in a country that was right in the process of falling apart. Not long after I first saw the light of day, my country has changed several times its name, its anthem, geographical layout and national identity. I was waiting in line in the arms of my mother to get some milk, I have survived an awful authoritarian regime,…

Since the day I first moved to Madison more than three years ago, I realized that the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a large presence in the community. Everywhere I go, I see the school emblem of the University and the familiar cardinal and white colors. Despite growing up and having a fondness for my old state, California, UW-Madison has captured my attention as a community which I long to be a part of. With the welcoming atmosphere and the ability to discuss current issues anywhere on…

can complete my degree. I was admitted to the United States as an international student at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) in Aviation. Although Aviation wasn’t my first choice, this was the only feasible option since they gave me a partial scholarship and the living expenses was affordable. I quickly realized…

to pursue. I chose five Posse colleges or universities that I’m interested in. The five colleges/universities that I believe would best fit for me are Cornell University, Trinity College, Pomona College, University of Michigan, and University of Wisconsin- Madison. I believe Cornell University would be an excellent fit for me because Cornell University offers the major I want to pursue a career in, which is Biology. The flexibility with Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life…

According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison avoiding is a common response to the negative perception of conflict. “Perhaps if we don’t bring it up, it will blow over” the conflict grows and spreads until it kills the relationship because needs and concerns go unexpressed, people…

Living in America, and more specifically Wisconsin for my entire life has made me extremely excited for a chance to go abroad. At Madison I have the opportunity to go abroad and explore a new place. The fact that I have the opportunity to experience Vesalius College for a semester is the main reason that I want to go abroad. It is a special privilege to have this opportunity, and I intend to take full advantage of being abroad by accomplishing things that will help me have a fantastic time in…

to her career, and her persistence to maintain her physical activity after physical therapy. "When you start a job every day is an interview for your next promotion" A quote by Kathie Sheldon. In 1983, Kathie was heading to the University of Madison, Wisconsin. Her family was not able to pay tuition so she had to earn it on her own. Knowing that she had to pay out of her own pocket she started saving early. Her freshman year of High School, Kathie started…

experience of growing into the mature woman that I know I can be. College will help me prepare for the real world by giving me an opportunity to advance in my chosen field. If I go to University of Wisconsin-Madison I know that I will be able to achieve all of the goals I have set for myself. I compliment UW Madison for putting so much effort on diversity because it shows that this school knows that difference is what makes this world special and exceptional. Being surrounded by people from…