Large lecture halls can be an excellent place to hide. If you sit far back enough, it’s easy to lose focus. However, if you’re looking to get the most out of your college experience here are a few suggestions in order to get the grade you want. Seat Placement The most obvious tip for focus Read More…
Day: June 13, 2018
Doing the College Adult Life the Right Way
If you and your friends don’t use the word “adulting” in your daily vocabulary are you really adults? If you ask me the answer is no. The exciting and slightly terrifying thing about college is you have no choice but to thrust yourself into the real world. Here are some life hacks to ease the Read More…
Mad for the Mallards: Madison’s baseball team is one you can’t beat (literally!)
You don’t have to go all the way to Milwaukee to catch a good baseball game. The Madison Mallards baseball team is one of Madison’s best hidden gems. Just a short 15 minutes away from the Memorial Union, this venue is easy to get to and a great way to spend a summer night after Read More…
Adulting at it’s Finest: Fresh Food
One thing I learned entering college is that dorm food gets old very quickly. My freshman year, I had a solid diet of non-perishables–which turns out to also not be a good idea. I am not here to preach about your diet or tell you what to buy, but this is more of a friendly Read More…
Let’s Go GNO! 3 Places to Visit for Girls Night Out
Planning a girls night out, but have no idea what to do? These three places in Madison are THE spots for hanging out with your girlfriends. Memorial Union Not only does the Union offer great food and views of a perfect sunset on Lake Mendota, there is plenty of entertainment! Terrace After Dark is a Read More…
Top 5 Studying/Learning Hacks
You made it to college, congratulations! After all the welcome ceremonies, move-in dates, and friendly exchanges, it finally is time to hit the books. Below are top five studying tips that will get you through freshman year and will help set up studying and learning routines for future years to come. Sleep is More Important Read More…
Study…. Snacks
There is a million ways to study, and about the same amount of tips to help make your studying better. I however think one important piece of advice doesn’t have anything to do with how you study instead how you prepare to study. My biggest study tip is pack your self a snack. There many Read More…
No, Ramen Is Not The College Super Food
Just because you’re a college student doesn’t mean ramen has to be a staple of your diet. Let me tell you from first-hand experience that surviving off ramen is completely unrealistic and extremely unhealthy. Let me tell you a little story. My first month and a half of college, I had this crazy notion in Read More…
Make this Winter Break the Best Yet. Don’t leave your bed. You heard me.
Let’s be honest. Going skiing or travelling somewhere warm sounds pretty great to a college student in Wisconsin. It’s even better for Instagram opportunities. But realistically, you’re burnt out. You just spent a week crying in libraries and sprinting between exams in blizzards. You absolutely do not want to leave your bed. I get it. Read More…