Not quite sure what you want to major in? Need a fun class to break up your more demanding ones? You’re not alone. Consider these quirky and obscure classes the University of Oregon has to offer. It could spark an interest you never even knew you had. Note that some of these classes are open to you now, but others require prerequisites.

GEOL 305: Dinosaurs

Overview of the past and present biodiversity of vertebrate animals, including ourselves, dinosaurs and what ruled the ocean when dinosaurs roamed the land. Learn how birds have evolved from the dinosaurs that became extinct 65 million years ago. Take a look into the prehistoric world and learn to distinguish a stegosaurus from a tyrannosaur and an ornithopod.

J412: Understanding Disney

For journalism and cinema studies majors and minors, this class examines the media content, process and audiences associated with Disney. Analyze some of your favorite childhood movies while learning about the largest media conglomerate in the world. Warning: could cause desires to become a Disney princess.

PEAS 368: Basic SCUBA

Earn your basic scuba certification while learning about the techniques and equipment used in underwater diving. Water safety, diving physics, medical aspects of diving, and decompression are all topics discussed in this class. Discover a unique new skill that could lead to a new hobby or something fun to do on vacation.

ENG 280: Intro to Comic Studies

An introduction to the art of comics and the methodologies of comics studies. Learn about your favorite superheroes and villains. If you like it enough, you can even minor in comics and cartoon studies. This department also periodically hosts guest professors from the professional realm, such as Brian Michael Bendis, the man who laid the foundation for Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man series.

PEI 201: Juggling 1

With an emphasis on creative exploration, relaxation and fun, this class is an introduction to juggling skills with balls, rings, clubs and other props. In college, we all learn how to juggle homework with work, extracurricular activities and our social lives — why not discover a more fun way to juggle that you can show off to your friends?

DuckLife is the Emerald’s magazine for incoming freshmen, made available during IntroDucktion. This story has been reprinted from the magazine in its original form.