Finding the perfect person to live with, the perfect sheets to sleep on and figuring out how to organize all your things into a dorm can be tough. I’m here to share a few insightful tips I have picked up along the way. -How to find your perfect match: Sure, you may have shared a Read More…
Month: June 2019
WARNING: BRING BOOTS.
I grew up in a small town in, Minnesota. As senior year of high school winded down, my friends and I were trying to decide where we were going to head for the next four years of our lives. While most of my friends ended up heading down south to escape the cold, I headed Read More…
Why a Hammock Should Be On Your Packing List for Your Freshman Year at UW-Madison
You’ve got your toothbrush, pillow, and bedding, but what’s something less obvious you should bring with you to school? A nylon parachute hammock is a simple way to enjoy the outdoors and a go-to activity to do with friends! Easy, Portable, and Affordable The most common place you’ll see hammocks is in the trees along Read More…
The Single Item That Brought the Whole Hallway to Our Dorm Room
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…
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…