Unsure of what classes to take next semester? Bwog is here to help!

It’s that time of year again—registration! If today’s crash of SSOL has taught us anything, it’s that we all need the best tools at our disposal to ensure a successful registration experience. That is, if SSOL doesn’t junk out on us.

Here are the class recommendations I’ve compiled from the Bwog community:

Class Recommendations

Children at Risk with Geraldine Downey + Bianca Marlin: Hard to get into; prefers psych majors.

Intro to Greek Mythology with Darcy Krasne

Early Horror with Eleanor Johnson

Salsa, Roca, Reggae with Christopher Washburne

Colloquium on Major Texts in the Middle East and South Asia with Prof. Shelley

Critical Approaches in Social and Cultural Theory (Women and Gender Studies Course at Barnard)

Seeking Sanctuary in New York City: Human Rights Course at Barnard Department. Includes a lecture + lab component working with an NGO based in NYC.

Introduction to Genocide Studies with Glenn Mitoma

Writers on Writing with Nicole Wallach: Not an easy course but very worth it.

Higher Education and Inequality (UN3921): Taught by Professor Teresa Sharpe, this is a class that changes the way you view higher education and your time at Columbia. The systems in place, the purpose of college, the way students think of diversity, financial aid…The readings are quite heavy, but they are so worth it and you will devour the books before you notice it. Also, your peers have so many interesting points of view to offer, and your final project is researching about anything at Columbia 

Sociology of Work and Gender (UN3265): Another hit by Professor Sharpe, this class explores many complexities of the intersection between both Work and Gender. Honestly, anything by Professor Sharpe is a gem!

African Dance I (BC2252): A fun class! The professor is funny, full of life, and understands that not all of us are dancers. The live music is a great way to start the morning.

Traditions in Nonfiction (UN2211): We read many good works of writing, from memoirs to journalistic pieces to personal essays. The discussions are insightful, and everyone has so much to offer. It’s also a perfect excuse to write a long creative piece!

Textbooks via Wikimedia Commons.