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BELONG, EXPLORE, BECOME: DISCOVERING YOUR UW PATHS

INTER-LS 139
Course Description

Examine self, community, and the liberal arts education while progressing through a major exploration framework - critically engage with the concepts of belonging and transitions, and explore questions of identity, community, and connectedness; explore UW schools/colleges, departments, majors, opportunities and resources; make connections between coursework and lived experiences outside of class to strengthen strategic exploration. Using readings, discussions, in-class activities, and out-of-class assignments, proceed through a framework with the goal of developing knowledge, confidence, and tools to navigate the University's opportunities and resources.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.94

4.42% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.94% from Historical

A Rate
92%

9.62% from Historical

Class Size
25

-46.43% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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