A writing class for scientists

13 October, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

For the more scientifically inclined first-year, a required writing seminar may seem a little daunting. Luckily, Brandeis’ diversity of seminars includes classes that stra… Read More...

Learning writing through popular culture

13 October, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

As part of the undergraduate general university requirements, first year students are required to take a University Writing Seminar (UWS) for the purposes of coaching students … Read More...

Seniors Reflect on UWS

13 October, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

“As a senior reflecting on your time at Brandeis, how did UWS impact your college career?”

“More so than the content of what I studied in the course, I really learned a lot from … Read More...

The pros of COMP classes

13 October, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

As all Brandeis students come to know, in the summer before arriving on campus they must write a timed essay in order to be placed into a University Writing Seminar (UWS), a requirem… Read More...

A Passion for Preparing Pickles

6 October, 2017 // Featured, Features // 0 Comments

Angsty_pickles Instagramer Tres Fimmano’s ’18 introduction to pickling came in the form of an unexpected blueprint for pickled eggs on the back side of a recipe for pancakes… Read More...

A conversation with @crocsofbrandeis

6 October, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

If you have a particular affinity for a shoe that is flexible, comfortable, waterproof, durable and, above all, stylish, you have probably heard of the instagram account @crocso… Read More...

A vegetarian adventure with @cravingswithoutcaution

6 October, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

“The food in Italy was just so photogenic!” Akshiti Todi ’19 exclaimed, “It tasted so amazing and looked so good.” While visiting Italy on a family vacation, Todi amass… Read More...

Club Spotlight: Campus Activities Board

6 October, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

Want to be more involved at Brandeis? Do you enjoy planning events and having the opportunity to host concerts and other fun events on campus? If so, the Campus Activities Board (CA… Read More...

The Writing Center: coaching cohesion, coherence, and confidence

29 September, 2017 // Features // 0 Comments

Nestled in the back of the Goldfarb Mezzanine, the Writing Center is a hub of creativity and passion for the written word. Its primary goal is to mold confident writers with the abil… Read More...