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Show • ▪ DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE C10 August 2010 Big Ed's is LEAP helps freshmen transition the place to A cure stress s you make the transition from being a senior in high school to a freshman in college, you're going to encounter a host of new challenges and difficulties, each one more daunting than the last. One of the most intimidating aspects of entering a major research university such as the U is getting used to larger class sizes and learning to make the effort to get to know your professors, when many might not make the effort themselves. The faculty at the U is exceptional, but, especially in your freshman year, you might not receive the kind of personal attention that you expect in high school. This is especially true when you enter an auditorium filled with math and general education courses. If this is a concern of yours, I would recommend classes offered through the Learning Engagement Achievement Progress program. A relatively recent fixture here at the U, LEAP classes are offered exclusively to freshmen and offer many benefits and advantages that can make the transition much easier. As opposed to most of the other classes you'll take at the U, these classes are taught yearround by Relax and recharge at nearby local favorite MALLORY ROGERS Junior, Psychology I did not find out about Big Ed's until my sophomore year, which so far is the biggest regret of my collegiate life. Luckily, I can save you from the same problem I faced; my personal favorite on the menu is the veggie burger, loaded with Swiss cheese and a side of fries, extra pepper please. After a long day of classes, sometimes students need a place to clear their mind. Big Ed's is the place to do just that. Complete with Wasatch Beer on tap and a menu that includes everything from breakfast to noodle bowls, Big Ed's will be there from orientation to the final walk. Open since 1968, Big Ed's is located on the west side of Presidents Circle, easily accessible no matter where you are on campus. It's run by "Mom," which is what regulars call her, and students won't feel more welcome anywhere else on campus than they will at Ed's. A place that will cure midterm woes or just a serious hangover, it is love at first sight. Kept well under Salt Lake City's radar, Ed's is always in style. U students are lucky to have such a fine establishment right across from campus. So go on in, take a seat at a worn-out bench and table, then let the worries of the day wash away. I promise you will like it. JORDAN JOCHIM Sophomore, Sociology and Political Science some of the highest quality professors on campus. The instructor makes a genuine effort to get to know each student, and with the extended time frame, there is no reason for you not to walk away with a solid and recognized professor willing to write you a letter of recommendation in the future. If you don't yet have a high-enough GPA to enter Honors College, but it's something you have a strong interest in, LEAP can be a great springboard for getting in. There's no need to beat around the bush. Many of the classes that you take your freshman year end up taking the role of filler as you scratch off your general education requirements. You might be entering your year with a solid idea of what you want to major in, but many more of you might not have the slightest idea yet. Instead of filling your schedule entirely with "History of Rock and Roll" and "World of Dinosaurs," make sure to register for a LEAP course. They allow you to fulfill requirements such as humanities or diversity, all while being in a classroom environment that is made specifically for someone who might not know what to major in. I signed up for Education LEAP noo with Jeff Webb, then-associate director of the LEAP program, and it stands far above many other classes that I've taken thus far. One of the more significant aspects of the class is the focus on discussion and class participation. Instead of sitting in a crowded lecture hall, you will find yourself in a more personal environment, with a professor who is willing to take the time to get to know his or her students. LEAP classes let you take on more academic and substantial issues than you have before, while remaining in a setting that allows for a comfortable and smooth transition into the sometimes daunting environment that is the U. letters@chronicle.utah.edu Explore diverse cultures on campus Art museum is free for students and offers a variety of exhibits s tumbling through campus with a map in my hand and utterly reeking of "freshman," I came MALLORY upon the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Sent on a mission ROGERS to visit the American Indian exhibition for my diversity course, I did not expect the Junior, Psychology display that was waiting. It was diverse, ranging from porary art, and showcased variclothing to everyday artifacts to ous Utah artists. There's always information on the lifestyle of something to look forward to the native people of the Northat the UMFA. In January 2011, eastern United States. the museum will be hosting a In past years, the museum collection of European prints. has seen documents from the Student curators are still makexpeditions of Karl Bodmer, ing decisions as to the details, displayed modern and contemmaking the exact contents of letters@ chronicle.utah.edu the exhibition a mystery. Just like the rest of our wired campus, the UMFA is up to date. On the website you can see every exhibition it has had dating back to 1961. Open io a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, io a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, and from II a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the UMFA is perfect for in-between class visits. It's completely free for students, so if you don't have time to see it all, or the exhibit isn't quite your style, it's no sweat. There is a European-style café on the premises, a bit of a splurge, but well worth it. Just inside the en- trance you will find a shop filled with unique local and international art. I admit I have made a few last-minute gift purchases there, a convenient shop to have on campus. The UMFA is a good way to get lost in another culture, expose yourself to the arts or learn something you perhaps would have not had the opportunity to discover otherwise. Pop in and out because it's free, but make sure that you stop in at least once. It's definitely something you do not want to miss. letters@ chronicle.utah.edu Presented by The Daily Utah Chronicle every Friday. Nib ■•■• nib nan olloo • • aba • • 00 4.1. 40 gib 411. 0 NIA 4111. gal 411/ WO 40 ■ 411 4111, 4110 40 4110 • • alb • Iii 411I0 III el • • • • • .I• 41W Elib 4•■ 40 40/ • WS* • 41/ EP 410 MP ■• 411. 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