Hey, Freshie! Coasting Undecided into the College of Letters & Science? Feeling intimidated by all the hip art kids talking about how their favorite films relate to some abstract cultural-media analysis concept you’ve never heard of? Want to watch movies & learn how to geek out about watching movies using fancy words? Take CA 350 Read More…
Month: June 2019
Learn Your Rights Your First Semester on Campus: Legal Studies 131
Imagine you are living in Sellery Residence Hall during your first year on campus, and an RA comes knocking on your door, asking to take a look around your room. Do you know your rights in this situation? For most, moving into housing at the beginning of Freshman year of college is a huge step Read More…
The class that helped decide my future
After a rough start to college, I wasn’t finding anything that I was interested in, until a friend recommended Communication Arts 155 the Introduction to Digital Media. At this point I was willing to take anything that wasn’t Econ 101. So I signed up for it and decided to give it a shot. Surprisingly I Read More…
A hike a day can keep the stress away!
There is something about being outside. Walking around in an unknown space with trees and life can bring a whole new perspective on areas of our life that may stress us out or make us feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders. School breaks are great opportunities to step away Read More…
Spring Break, Post- Infinity War
Are you sick of fighting your fellow students for a window seat at Colectivo? Tired of sprinting for a table with an outlet at the library? Want to go out to eat and NOT have to order your food to go due to lack of seats? Try an on-campus spring break at UW-Madison! You get Read More…
The 3 Best Rom-Coms to Watch This Spring Break
So you’ve made it through your first semester, you’ve made it through half of second semester, and now you have a week of freedom to do whatever you want. You’re a college kid so you probably don’t have a lot of cash to throw away, so why not kick back in bed, cuddle up with Read More…
Spend Your Winter Break Focusing on Your Future
Chances are you changed your major seven times last semester, got busy taking too many credits, learning your way around Madison, or just like to procrastinate. I’m here to tell you to start to think about your future earlier than later. One minute you’re walking into your first lecture hall freshman year and the next Read More…
Vacation… for the laziest kids in the world
Congratulations! You have survived your first few months of college. I’m sure no one ever told you how much energy it takes to actually be a college student. From waking up at 8am, to going to classes you want to sleep in, to hanging out with friends and trying to eat every cheese curd in Read More…
This Will Open Doors For You
To be more accurate, this item really only keeps doors open for you, so you’ll have to open the door yourself first. I’m talking about a doorstop. This is one of the most valuable items that you can bring to your first year at UW-Madison. The day you move in to your dorm is a Read More…
Iowa is NOT a terrible spring break destination
It’s March, you’re a fun-loving UW-Madison freshman, and you’re ready to take your spring break somewhere wild and exotic—like Iowa! Okay, maybe it’s not Cabo San Lucas, but if time or money get in the way of your dream vacation, why not take a day trip to Dubuque, Iowa? It’s just over a 1 ½ Read More…