I'm on a quest for some truly unique, maybe even rare, college courses to broaden my horizons. Can someone suggest the most unique courses you've come across in college?
Sure, there are quite a few fun and unique college courses you might be interested in! Some of my favorites include:
1. "The Sociology of Seinfeld" at Rutgers University. It shows how famous TV show episodes can be used to teach central concepts in sociology.
2. "Street-Fighting Mathematics" at MIT. This course teaches creative guessing and problem-solving, emphasizing on dimensional analysis, estimation, and physical insight.
3. "History of the Future" at University of Virginia. This course explores future-centric thinking from the 1880s to the present.
4. "Stupidity" at Occidental College. It examines "the operations of power and the interplay between the system and the individual via stupidity."
5. "Snow Hydrology" at the University of Nevada, Reno where students do extensive studies on "how, when, where, and why snow occurs and changes on the ground."
6. "Tree Climbing" at Cornell University - it's exactly how it sounds, a course that teaches you to climb trees.
7. "The Art of Walking" at Centre College, where students explore the physical, philosophical, and artistic elements of walking.
8. "Joy of Garbage" at Santa Clara University - A class that investigates the science, global implications, and potential solutions to the problem of human waste.
9. "Zombies in Popular Media" at Columbia College in Chicago - This course looks at the history, significance, and representation of the zombie as a figure in horror and fantasy texts.
10. "Aliens" at Dartmouth College. It's a course that delves into the concept of the alien in science and fiction.
Remember that while these classes certainly might serve to spice up your schedule and broaden your perspectives, it's important to also fulfill your major/minor requirements and ensure that any class you opt for will contribute positively to your academic journey!
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