<p>When/how do we find out which books we need for class?
Is there a place on campus/state street that sells really good smoothies?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The Student Center has a button that will tell you what books you need, but the profs update it whenever they want…it could be blank up until the first day of class. </p>
<p>There’s a Jamba Juice on State and a place also on State called Red Mango. Both are good, though I prefer Jamba Juice. There are also tons of coffee shops around that all have smoothies as well.</p>
<p>Another question how are assignments graded in class (percentage, points, just a letter)??</p>
<p>Up to each prof but final grades are all letter grades.</p>
<p>The letter grades for the semester are A, AB, B, BC, D… No +/- system, no low A gives you an A- or A, they can give you an AB. Every professor can decide how much assignments, quizzes, exams and the final are worth. The final time and date are predetermined- you can find it in the course information now. This way you can plan your December trip home. Also be aware you could have an exam the Wednesday before Thanksgiving- don’t plan on skipping that day. Pay attention the first day when this is laid out- they won’t repeat themselves like they may have in your HS. You may get the entire semester’s due dates this time only. If you are allowed to drop one assignment or test grade don’t plan which one to do so for- a future one may be worse. Also- professor’s/TA’s websites for the course may have information you need so do use it.</p>
<p>Books- you can also go to the University Bookstore website to find out what professors have submitted to them, this will include new and used book availablity and costs. Again, this can change. You can also use this information to buy elsewhere. Do save receipts and keep new materials in pristine condition in case you want to return them for full price if you drop a course the first week or two.</p>
<p>btw- when you get to campus the August edition of the free Isthmus should have the annual Isthmus Annual Manual which includes maps and a comprehensive list of Madison restaurants- nice for when your parents could take you out.</p>
<p>Also save the receipts because book expenses are tax-deductible.</p>
<p>jenny1penny</p>
<p>check out this link: DO NOT GO TO UW BOOKSTORE </p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-wisconsin-madison/1185351-important-tips-freshmen-textbooks.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-wisconsin-madison/1185351-important-tips-freshmen-textbooks.html</a></p>
<p>Unlike those online or “underground” places, the UW Bookstore (which is a non-profit BTW) has served and supported UW students for over 100 years. Any profits are invested back into the UW though scholarships and program support. Many university depts have received help from the UW Bookstore. So you can give your money to some out of town outfit that does nothing for the community and dodges sales taxes that also support your school or you can support those that support your university.</p>
<p>^Yes, but it’s INSANELY expensive.</p>
<p>I have found the used books to be reasonably priced, especially considering that if they are being used the next semester you can often sell them back for not much less than you paid for them. Get to the University Book Store early for best selection, and the used books look just about as ‘clean’ as the new books.</p>
<p>University Bookstore will get enough business to continue thriving as always since students have always used alternative sources. It is not a monopoly, not affiliated with UW. Free enterprise system- you choose who gets your money for the goods. The money you save can be used elsewhere on State St…</p>