Being a UW-madison student, it’s inevitable to become engrossed in the school sprit, student organizations, and all the incredible opportunities the school has to offer. With all of these amazing attributes that UW has, Madison is also home to the arts, with numerous stage productions, galleries and museums. During the summer months, there are many Read More…
Month: July 2016
Open Mic Night at the Terrace
One of the greatest things about the city of Madison is the social atmosphere that surrounds it. This social lifestyle of Madison is especially prevelant at night time. I have a few activities that, in my opinion, are “must-do’s” if you are a visiting Madison. The first of which is going to the terrace on Read More…
3 Things to Have on Your Summer School Bucket List
Football game days, Bascom Hill snowball fights, and late nights at College Library are staples of the UW student experience; but the weight of 15-credit course loads and floor-length parkas it’s tough to experience Madison in all of its glory. What most students don’t know is that after the snow piles have melted away and the seniors Read More…
The Humble Avocado: Fried Edition
The avocado is one of the best foods. Period. It contains healthy fats (believe it or not, your body needs fat!), tons of whole nutrients (fiber, potassium, B-vitamins, etc), and leaves you feeling full but not overly bloated. But have you branched out of the standard avocado-on-a-burger or avocad0-on-a-salad? Avocados are actually great on their own and Read More…
4 Tips to Successfully Attend the Student Organization Fair
With over 800 student organizations at UW-Madison, finding one (or more) that fits your interests may be extremely overwhelming. Thankfully, at the beginning of each semester, clubs come together at the Kohl Center to bring you the Student Organization Fair. However, with the enormous amount of organizations, attending the Student Organization Fair can seem intimidating, Read More…
The Terrace After Dark
The coolest thing about going to UW-Madison is that there’s something to do every night of the week. Aside from the numerous student orgs, parties around campus and dining options, the university offers some great options. WUD Music is in charge of scheduling all the musical acts that the university hosts throughout the year. During Read More…
5 Secret Study Spots on Campus
Trying to find a study spot on campus can be difficult, but if you are looking for the perfect spot to study during the day, check out these less frequented study spots! The Engineering Centers Building is a recently constructed building with a modern design, there is not a lot of seating but it’s never Read More…
10 Reasons to Join WSUM Radio
WSUM, a student run freeform radio station, is a popular campus organization. Believe it or not, you don’t need any prior radio experience to join! And it’s not just a place for music fanatics and Radio, TV, Film majors; it draws people from many different majors. You can have a music, talk, or sports show Read More…
Gordon Commons Food Choices Endless
Want food choices? Look no further than Gordon Commons on the UW Campus East Mall near the Kohl Center. Officially named the Gordon Dining and Event Center but dubbed Gordon Commons, is a food court with twelve food service counters. Among them are: The Great Greens with every conceivable salad and fruit bar ingredient including Read More…
Student Life
If you’re like me, and your graduating class in high school was less than 150, coming to Madison and instantly having 7,000 new classmates can be more than a little daunting. Thankfully, with a student body as big and diverse as the one at UW-Madison, there are multiple places for students to build a community Read More…