Living with friends in college sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, for the most part, it is. Every night is a sleepover, you never have to go far to find a shoulder to cry on, and you’re constantly making fun plans and laughing lots. But, anyone would be crazy to say there are Read More…
Month: June 2017
Big 10 School; Big List Of Apartment Options
Each year finding a place to live along with roommates who agree with the price, location, and even management company becomes increasingly harder. Searching for available apartments or houses used to be a gruesome task, which involved walking around campus looking at “For Rent” signs or even knocking on doors asking for the landlords phone Read More…
Pace Yourself In Everything That You Do
After three years of getting myself acquainted to the way things work around here, the best piece of advice that I can give any incoming freshman is to pace yourself. Not just in studying, but in new friendships, going out in downtown Madison and eating everything the dining hall has to offer because yes, the Read More…
Tips for How to Survive in Your First Apartment (and Live by Yourself)
The first year of college life could be a mixture of happiness and headaches. While dorm life could be enjoyable and lovely, there are some down sides such as small kitchen, limited room space, and infinite socializing events (for those quiet or anti-social people). So, most people choose to move out after the first year Read More…
Perks of Finals Week
Everyone dreads and stresses about finals week and acts like it’s the worst week of their lives. Yes, finals suck but there are a few perks you might not consider. Puppies on campus: This might be the best perk of finals week. During finals week there is at least one event put on by the school Read More…
4 Tips For Signing Your First Apartment Lease
By the time midterms role around in the fall, you’ll hear rumors of people signing an apartment lease. The first thought that’ll pop into your head is “Our group of friends better sign a lease tomorrow or the best apartments will be taken!” Don’t panic. Below are my tips to help you with your off-campus Read More…
Big Ten school, Ivy League studying
I learned quickly in my first year of college that my high school study habits weren’t going to cut it in college. Like maybe some of you, I didn’t have to study much in high school. I’d listen and take notes in class and then go home and maybe review them once. And that worked Read More…
Lakeshore vs Southeast: The Great Debate
As an incoming freshman, one of the biggest choices you have to make is where to live. While UW-Madison does let you live in an apartment your first year, the dorms are the way to go. The best friendships I have at UW were formed from 6th Floor Smith, and I’m sure almost any UW Read More…
Jump Around!
You have made it to the University of Wisconsin – Madison, that’s no small feat, so be proud of yourself. If you’re anything like me, however, you’ll find that the transition from life at home and high school academics to the college scene can be overwhelming. My grades that first semester were reflective of my Read More…
It’s All About Location
Coming to college can be scary, especially when you aren’t familiar with the area. Before starting classes the first day it is key to look at a campus map and see exactly where your courses are going to be. If it says “Humanities” or “Vilas”, I would recommend taking an extra couple of hours to Read More…