Hey everyone and welcome back to Allison in Wonderland! If you’re new to my blog, welcome! I’m Alli and I post once a week about whatever exciting things are going on in my life. Today’s post is going to be all about the best and most fun classes to take at James Madison University so I hope you enjoy it! Let’s get started!
Beginning with the easiest of the easy classes, Basic Tennis (KIN 125) and Basic Volleyball (KIN 179) are the way to go. They’re meant for beginners, just like they sound, and don’t require you to have any preexisting skills going into the class. I played both tennis and volleyball in high school, so I knew a little bit going in, but the professors are really just looking for you to put effort in during your class time. Both of these courses are a blast to go to and require barely any work outside of class. Plus, you don’t have to go to the gym that day because you’re already getting your workout in! In addition to offering these two KIN classes, JMU also offers other KIN courses like Kickboxing and Basic Golf. I haven’t taken any sport classes besides tennis and volleyball, but I would assume they all require about the same time and energy commitment.
The next course that I would 100% recommend enrolling in is called Dollars and Sense (UNST 475). Dollars and Sense is a once-a-week course where you’re taught the basics of budgeting and money management. I’m taking the class now – I’ve only been in it for a few weeks – and it’s already one of the most beneficial classes I’ve ever taken. With the information I’ve learned so far, I’ve already changed some of my spending habits and I feel so much more competent when it comes to setting up my financial future. Although this course requires quite a bit of work outside of class, the assignments aren’t hard and they’ll really benefit you once you graduate.
My next recommendation is called Wilderness First Aid (KIN 175). This is a course that’s only 8 weeks long and I had never heard of it until last semester. In this class, you learn about everything from splinting injuries to helping shock victims and we get to go outside during every class! There are a couple quizzes throughout the curriculum but you get your wilderness first aid certification at the end of the class so it’s all worth it.
My last course recommendation is Sign Language (CSD 420). Sign language is so cool and I’m so glad I’m finally learning it! The class is taught by a graduate student and is one of the most fun classes I’ve ever taken at JMU. There’s obviously a lot of memorization in this class but we do a lot of reviewing and you can always look things up on YouTube if you’re confused about a particular sign. Sign language is also a skill that not a lot of people have so it’s a great resume booster if you’re looking to improve your job outlook!
Those are all the course recommendations I have for you today – I hope they help you in planning your future semesters! If you end up enrolling in any of these courses or have already taken any of them, comment below and let me know which ones. Have an amazing rest of your week and I’ll see you next Tuesday!
