Coming into Freshman year is a scary and exciting situation for anyone. Whether you’re rooming with someone you already know, someone new, or you’re living alone, new people will be all around you, and there are ways to best deal with that. My #1 suggestion is to not do that alone. Finding your friends while Read More…
Month: June 2019
3 Reasons To Work At A Bar
Why getting a job at a bar early will set you up for an unforgettable college experience Working a college job is typically seen as just a way to make some much-needed cash for rent, books, food, or even beer. That’s all very true, but there are other social benefits to working at a bar Read More…
Must Have Cleaning Supplies: Dorm Room Edition
Your parents have just left you and your new roommate in the dorm at your new school. Right now everything is neat and organized but in a few weeks, it will be clear how badly your room needs to be cleaned. Some posts have described how important it is to keep a dorm clean, but Read More…
You’ve Got (Professional) Mail!
One of the key components to mastering adulthood is knowing how to effectively communicate with other adults. More importantly, how to communicate with other adults online. Many people my age still don’t know how to write a formal email, and it is crucial to be taken seriously in the professional world and establish your credibility Read More…
5 ways to maintain your ~cool~ during your freshman year of college:
Your freshman year of college can be the scariest transition of your life. Most commonly, you enter a new city, have to make new friends, and have to get into the roll of living life without the constant support of your parents by your side. Often, students find themselves constantly overwhelmed between the pressure of Read More…
How You can Still be YOU in a Room of Two
Moving into college, I had to adjust to living in the same room as someone else. I love my roommate, but it does get a little frustrating when you’re with someone 24/7. Here are a few ways that you can separate yourself from the cluttered dorm life. One thing that I definitely underutilized during my Read More…
Pushing Yourself Through College and Adulthood
Becoming an adult and going to college comes with a lot of freedom. You are likely to learn a lot about yourself throughout your new journey into adulthood. With that being said, it’s important to prioritize some of the important stuff before you can have your down time! I found laundry is important to not Read More…
Why headphones are the most essential back to school supply:
It’s the night before moving into your college dorm, you are both anxious and exciting, anticipating unloading your belongings into your new home and meeting your random roommate who is bound to be your new family! Of course, you have your bedspread, sheets, pillows, toiletries, and laundry packed, and you feel as if you are Read More…
Opportunities: The Key to Student Life
As someone admitted to UW-Madison, you’re likely no stranger to taking advantage of opportunities. There’s a good chance that you leveraged your involvement in clubs, sports, and academics to make your way to this University. Now that you’ve made it here, there is no one pushing you to get involved and stay involved. While that Read More…
The Ultimate Adulting Life Hack
The ultimate adulting life hack is… drum roll please…. STICKY NOTES! Sticky notes are the sole reason I am able to remember anything in college. From homework to intramural sports to work, balancing everything in college can be a real challenge. If you’re like me, you’re somewhat scatterbrained, and keeping track of everything you have Read More…