The most indispensable item I brought with me to UW Madison was a bottle of ibuprofen. Yeah, that’s right, the over-the-counter painkiller. I know it sounds stupid, but when I’m dealing with a fever or toothache, I don’t think, “Wow, I’m so glad I brought that microwave!” (Microwaves rank #2 on my list of indispensable Read More…
Day: June 5, 2019
For Protection and Safety!
As an upcoming Freshmen at UW-Madison, you will soon understand that College Library will be one of your favorite library due to it being 24-Hours. As you are into your deep studies, you will soon realize that it is past 2 am and there are no buses in transit anymore. This is when pepper spray Read More…
The “Ten Commandments” for College
It’s your first time away from home. Your parents aren’t there to put three meals a day on your plate. You have to organize your life without any help. What do you do? Here the “Ten Commandments” for college: 1. Always get enough groceries for the week– you don’t want to make more than one Read More…
3 Important “Adulting Hacks” I Learned From Getting Drunk In College
Going into college, I was under the impression that there were two types of students: those who studied and those who partied. However, the University of Wisconsin defied my expectations, as students often juggled both. While there were more than a handful of occasions where I should’ve stayed in and studied instead of going out Read More…
5 Reasons Why I Wish I Still Lived in a Dorm
Looking back on my dorm life nearly 30 years ago, I had no idea how good I had it. When you’re 18 years old living in a dorm might seem a little hokey, but here are some of reasons why I wish I still lived in one today: Cafeteria – I mean I am a Read More…
This Class is So Easy, Yet You Will Never Feel Like an Uncultured Swine Again…
When I transferred to UW Madison as a sophomore, I was a bit wary of how difficult the classes would be. I didn’t want to get myself into anything I didn’t think I’d be able to do, but I didn’t want to just take the easiest class I could find. That’s when I stumbled upon Read More…
Sunshine and Good Times
Spring has finally sprung. You survived the cold winter months in Madison, congrats! It’s time to head south and have the best spring break. Cabo San Lucas, here we come. If you are looking to have an active vacation, Cabo is the perfect place. There are plenty of things to do: snorkeling, zip-lining, scuba diving, Read More…