Wisconsin

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…

My background in political science tends to cause me to drift towards the political implications. But I also want to emphasize that I recognize the important human and social impacts of inequality - I see these impacts every day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where Marquette University is located. It seems to be a destructive force in many of the communities where I have lived. The opportunity to continue my learning through college and graduate school was a series of hard…

in the United States. Some already had a destination in mind, but those who did not, were often influenced by nationality and religion in a specific settlement. Many German immigrants chose to settle in the Wisconsin region. There were a variety of religions that were brought to the Wisconsin area due to immigration, including Amish and other Anabaptist religions, but the most common religions among German immigrants were Lutherans, Catholics, and the Reformed Lutherans. When the priests and…

Climate change in Wisconsin will increase the frequency and amounts of rainwater and runoff. According to WICCA “there is growing scientific knowledge about the potential frequency of large rainfalls is sufficient to warrant immediate changes in the methods used to design and manage storm water-related infrastructure.” The WICCI has determined that it is likely that Wisconsin will experience “wetter conditions and high water levels” (WICCI), due to climate change. Wisconsin will also have warmer…

improvement in their working conditions and wages, some people think that they should not agree on any terms they don’t like to avoid being in a situation which causes unhappiness. There was a big issue about collective bargaining at Wisconsin in 2011. Scott Walker, governor of Wisconsin wanted to end collective bargaining rights…

The biology 151 lab groups at the University of North Dakota conducted an experiment to find out the effects of sodium chloride on the plants that are not naturally grown in salty soils. Wisconsin Fast Plants, which are naturally grown in low to no sodium chloride concentrated soils, were planted and grown in several different salt concentrations to discover whether the plants grew better or worse in given soil concentrations. After multiple measurements, the results came back that the plants do…

The plant what we worked with was the Wisconsin Fast Plant. We used this specific plant because they go through a complete life cycle within 40 days, using this plant allowed us to keep track of our plant growth in a short four-week period. We planted two seeds in individual sections of a Styrofoam…

Wisconsin Deer Stand The smell in the woods, the sounds of the trees as the wind blows through them. Ahead a steep ridge is filled with oaks, maples and elms. That have changed color already and their leaves are starting to fall. As they fall they hit other leaves going crunch. Then as acorn fall they go crashing down making a thud like a marble hitting the ground. From atop the ridge a slimy deer trail comes down, breaking into two trails that go opposite ways. There are fresh deer tracks from…

are hundreds of schools to choose from. Each school has its own qualities that make it unique. The properties of each school are what cause a student to want to go there. The Universities of Wisconsin Madison and Oshkosh both have many qualities that appeal to students worldwide. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is highly popular because of its location, admissions, and the opportunities it provides. The location of the school is a key factor to…

to my dad and me. Golfing is one of the many things that Wisconsin Dells holds for kids of all ages. I visit there yearly with my friend Lexi for her dance competitions over the summer; however, I also go with my family for vacation during the winter. Amidst unlimited adventures to do such as water parks, hiking trails, and the beautiful green golf courses, the Dells is definitely on the top of my list for my favorite destination. Wisconsin Dells holds not only water parks, but many resorts. I…