Moving into the Dorm can be an intimidating experience. You may face loneliness, homesickness, or even confusion when navigating your new environment. I certainly did, but I made it through my first year successfully, and so can you—with the help of smell, that is. Of course, you’re going to pack all the basics first: bedding, Read More…
Day: June 10, 2019
Make Hoofers Part Of Your UW-Madison Experience
With nearly 900 student organizations on campus you’re bound to find one that fits your interests! From academic clubs to athletic clubs, I would definitely take advantage of the student organizations on campus. Not only is it a great way to meet new people but it also helps relieve stress and gets your mind off Read More…
The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword
Many kids leave for college remembering all the sentimental items that they don’t really need. Family photos, friendship bracelets, their ‘blankie’– all useless junk that won’t help them when they enter the doors of doom of that first class. However, there is one indispensable object that I have learned to love and cherish throughout my Read More…
Oh no! What to do when the dorms are SOLD OUT.
It is an exciting time when you are finishing up high school and finally receive your acceptance letter to the university of your dreams! You start thinking about all the fun to be had as you head on your college journey but completely forget to get your housing aligned…. What happens when you come to Read More…
What You Need For Doing Laundry Like An Adult
Laundry is something you’ll need to master as an adult, and what better time to do that than during your college years at UW Madison? Freshman year is the best time to learn how to keep your laundry as organized and clean as possible, especially when you live in the dorms. Here are the tips Read More…
A Clean Dorm Room is a Happy Dorm Room
So you are a Freshman at UW Madison. This probably the first time you’ve lived without your parents. This is a lot to take in. It was for me when I lived in a dorm my Freshman year. One thing that helped me cope with all of these new responsibilities and independence was keeping my Read More…
Must-try: Babcock Ice Cream for us badgers!
In Madison, there are not only cheese curds, beers and milk, we also have delicious ice cream for all of us badgers. Babcock Ice Cream has been a symbol for UW-Madison campus culture for years because of its delicious flavor, innovations every year as well as the family-friendly culture. I still remember on my first Read More…
How to Manage Your Money like an “Adult”
Being an incoming college freshman can be tough, especially with all the changes getting thrown in your face. You don’t have your parents around you all the time to make you dinner or to take you out for lunch. So, what do you do? Whether you are paying for your own college education or not, Read More…
All Charged Up and Ready To Go
Picture this. You are in your dorm room, snuggled up in the perfect position on your single bed. You are on your smartphone responding to Snapchats and scrolling through Instagram when the most dreaded message pops up on your smartphone, interrupting your leisurely scroll on social media… “LOW BATTERY” “20% of battery remaining” All you Read More…
Get Your Metaphorical Helmet for Being an Adult
Going to college and starting a life on your own as a legal adult can be a shock. There are two things that you should know to be successful in this new endeavor as well as all of your endeavors. First of all, life sucks. No one goes without some chaos and dark times. While Read More…