Getting around campus in Madison can be done in many ways. Biking, buses, Uber, or just simple walking will get you virtually anywhere you need to go in 30 minutes or less. But, figuring out the best options for yourself is best done with apps. So, here’s 3 apps that’ll best help you navigate UW-Madison Read More…
Month: June 2020
3 Ways COM 260 Prepares Students to Take on Anything
As a new college student, figuring out the world and the role you play in it, choosing classes can be daunting. COM 260, however, is a no brainer. Professor Sara McKinnon focuses on why effective communication goes hand-in-hand with human behavior. With about 250 students in the class, I really enjoyed meeting people from all Read More…
Study Habits: Learn What Is Best For You
When I started my first semester at school, I was given a variety of advice surrounding study habits to be successful in college. I was scared that if I did not follow the study recommendations of using a notebook, studying at a desk, and designating a set schedule, I would fail. I expected that to Read More…
Transportation on Campus – Expectation vs. Reality
Transportation on campus, at first thought such a topic seems boring and mundane, but one of my biggest revelations so far during college is how much time I spent on my feet and how much thought I had unknowingly put into finding the most efficient routes to getting to classes on time. The following blog Read More…
The Card Game That Makes Friends For You
Freshman year of college was one I will always remember for many reasons, but the biggest one being the friends I made. During this time, if there is one thing I can recommend bringing to make the transition easier, I urge you to bring Cards Against Humanity. This card game bonded my best friends together, Read More…
It’s Okay Not to Be Perfect!
Prior to coming to UW-Madison, I thought that if I worked the hardest, then I could get any grade I wanted. I transferred from Madison College with a high GPA and was driven to continue my studious ways following with equally high grades. In reality, I learned UW-Madison is a hard school, and you can Read More…
Simple Survival Strategies for “Semi-Adults”
Picture this. It’s November, you’ve gained 15 pounds, and mom’s not waiting with hugs in your dorm when you (maybe) flunk your midterm. Scenarios like these happen to many students during the transition from high school to freshman year of college. But while “semi-adulting” seems terrifying now, don’t worry – you’ll figure it out eventually. Read More…
How to Not Freeze During Your First Semester.
The most necessary item for surviving your freshman year is simple: A warm winter jacket. Seems obvious right? Wrong. You would be shocked at how many people I met who came to college in WISCONSIN without a jacket. If you live in the midwest, then you know how brutal the winters can be, but if Read More…
Light Up Your Freshman Year With This Must Have
Imagine this: you finally get through the treacherous workout of climbing into your lofted bed and you realize that you forgot to turn off the lights, so now what? Instead of having to get up again, you can save both your time and effort with this ever so convenient light remote and outlet system. Now, Read More…
Keep an Electric Hot Pot, Keep the Taste of Home
College life is not easy. It is quite common for students to bounce back and forth to classes, residence halls and libraries. Once you are accepted to the college, you will soon find out that there are endless assignments that need to be completed. You might stay up late finishing essays before the deadline. When Read More…