Escape the brutal Wisconsin winters and go to Fort Lauderdale this spring break where the average temperature is in the mid-seventies. Not only is the weather perfect, but Fort Lauderdale has a lot of affordable options, making it the ideal spot for a freshman in college. Photo Courtesy of Visit Fort Lauderdale You’re guaranteed to Read More…
Month: May 2018
Better than Beaches and Bikinis
Spring/winter break in college is usually not a break (for your liver at least). While most 18-22 year-olds spend their week-long vacay in a tropical paradise with their besties, sipping a fruity cocktail (or 12) this break alternative will stimulate a different organ- the brain. Now I know it doesn’t seem like the most exciting Read More…
How to utilize your dorm kitchen
You’ve hit that time in which you are sick of the dinning hall’s food. Weather you don’t like it’s regularity or the taste, have no fear! Every UW dorm has a kitchen. Some dorms like Dejope have a kitchen on every floor while most of the South East dorms only have kitchens in the basement. Read More…
Freshman Year Nightlife 101
Freshman nightlife is some of the best. Everything is new, exciting, and a discovery! Below are 11 ways to make the most memories and friends you can along your journey. Well that and get some of the best late night bites! 1) Attend a sporting event! Year-round UW-Madison has sporting events going on at the Read More…
You’d Never Forget Your Boots, But What About a Boot Tray?
Every student knows that Madison winters can be snowy, slushy and down right messy sometimes. But nothing is worse on these gross winter days than coming back to your dorm after a long day of classes and tracking slush all over your tiny room. While no incoming freshman would ever forget to pack all their Read More…
He Was a (Ice) Sk8r Boi
Although Wisconsin does get hot summers and nice weather in the warmer months, most of the year is spent in a perpetual, freezing cold winter. During those months, it’s hard to find something to do that actually makes you want to leave the warmth of the indoors. However, ice skating is a great way to Read More…
The Essential and Easily Forgotten Drying Rack
I focused a little bit too much on bringing all my clothes to college, that I seemed to forget I would need a way to dry them… Not everything is meant to be thrown into your dorm dryer. Items like jeans, leggings, and other delicates are supposed to be dried on a drying rack so Read More…
10 night time alternatives to Madison’s party scene
If you’re an incoming student to the University of Wisconsin-Madison or in your last semester here, you’ll never get board here. Unlike our reputation, not everyone wants to party every weekend. Here are some of my favorite non-partying night time actives. Grab a group of friends and treat yourself to a nice dinner Weather you Read More…
Burst Your Bubble and Dodge Those Lasers
It’s easy freshman year to get in a rut and find yourself going to the same places. You get to the point where they all seem the same and blur together. Why not break the monotony and venture out? Getting off of campus is a little scary being a freshman but Ultrazone is a worthy Read More…
Ditch the Crowds: Head to Bonita Springs, Florida for Freshman Year Spring Break
Ah, freshman year spring break. The stress of exams is over and you have a whole week to let loose and tan your pale Wisconsin skin. But while it’s tempting to follow the hordes of college students who flock to South Padre Island and Cancun, an even better vacation is closer than you think — Read More…