When I first arrived at college, it was extremely overwhelming. I always felt stressed and living in a cramped dorm room didn’t help. But thanks to my essential oil diffuser, I was able to practice maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean dorm room. My dorm started to remind me Read More…
Day: June 9, 2018
3 learning Tips a Freshman Has to Know Before Final Week
When I was an incoming freshman, I was not familiar with the system of “My UW” website. A lack of usage of online resource in my uw system leads to lower my grade for my first semester. After I knew how to use the “My UW’ effectively, I improved my grade. Therefore, It is important Read More…
3 Tips to Clear the Dreaded Brain Fog When Studying
We all have those fuzzy-headed moments where it seems like whatever we do, we can’t shake the thick fog that covers our brains (always at the most inconvenient times). These three tips have gotten me out of my worst mental clouds and I’m positive they’ll help you too! 1. Drink a Water (or 6) for Read More…
Why You NEED To Bring Headphones to College
Once you get to college you’re going to be moving around. A lot. You’re going to be walking to class, or biking, or hopping on the nearest 80 and bumping elbows with your fellow, tired classmates. That’s why I found that the most important thing I brought with me to school my freshman year was Read More…
Water or Die at UW.
TRUST ME, the single most important thing I’ve done at UW was when I went to Target after weekend one to buy a 30 pack of water. Quickly, the weekend rush of study parties, coding marathons, and Mountain Dew made me the most dehydrated person on campus. On the second Monday of my time at Read More…
4 Ways to Master “Adulting” Freshman Year
Starting college can be an exciting and intimidating experience! Moving from living at home with your parents to living on your own is a huge life change. There are, however, ways to make it seem much more manageable. Here are 4 life hacks on how to master “adulting” in your first year: 1. Find your Read More…
Bucky Sombrero: My Prized Possession
PSA to all incoming badgers: As a freshman I was most excited for the gamedays during football season, and you should be too. With that said, you’re going to need a lot of Wisconsin apparel. You can go to the bookstore and find endless clothing, but you won’t find a Bucky sombrero anywhere. The best Read More…
Home is Where the Heart is
Coming to college, I was most nervous about creating a space that felt like home whilst being so far from my loved ones and the place I grew up in. How could I pick up and move across the country to a place I did not know to live with people I hadn’t met? Though Read More…
How to “Adult” Like a Pro
When entering the craziness that is College there’s a lot to consider. Typically, it’s the first time that you are completely on your own. Want to know how to master “adulting” Freshman year? Here are five quick and easy tips on how to master adulting at UW-Madison: 1. Learn how to be okay being alone. Read More…