So you’ve made it to college which means you’re basically a full-blown adult right? Exciting! Except that this comes with a ton of responsibility as you navigate finances, academics, work, and just taking care of yourself. Luckily, no adult has to do it alone, and learning to ask for help is one of the most Read More…
Month: June 2020
The College Kitchen
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE My biggest advice to an incoming college freshman is to not forget about thekitchen. Before I first left for college my freshman year, I was warned by friendsand family to watch out for the Freshman 15. For those who don’t know about this cursed number, the Freshman Read More…
Wisconsin & Dealmoon | Happier Freshman Life With These Two Apps
Useful apps promote our happy college life and here are two apps that I would like to introduce. Wisconsin (iOS&Android) People living in the lakeshore cannot live without the bus 80 and 81 since it is free and convenient. Wisconsin is the official bus app of our university, which stores most bus stops and the Read More…
Adulting in College isn’t that hard (Results may vary)
Adult Life in college is not much but living without parents and learning to budget your expenses Coming into college is a shock at first for the first couple weeks because we all rent accustomed to not being with our family for an extended period of time. You go from having your own room to Read More…
A Life Hack At Your Fingertips
Have you been stressing yourself out, wondering how you will keep everything straight upon entering college? I was the same way. Luckily, I discovered a “life hack” that will make organization incredibly easy – and it already exists on your iPhone. The “Reminders” app is incredible. it comes pre-installed on all iPhones, so there is Read More…
Do These 3 Things and “Adulting” in Madison Will be Much Easier
Purchase your own laptop. Laptops are essential to both becoming an adult and attending classes at UW-Madison. Having a laptop will keep you organized and accessible anywhere you go. Having your calendar, budget, homework, and recipe book all in one place can lift a huge burden off of your shoulders. Create a list of weather Read More…
Big 10 Universities; Are students just a number?
When I chose to go to Madison at the end of my senior year, I knew I was going to be one of 50,000 other students and was going to have to work a little harder for academic help, tutoring, and extracurricular experience. Something that significantly surpassed and surprised my expectations during my freshman year Read More…
Ease your way into the next 4 years!
Post high school most people are committed to a university. This was not the case for me, I felt lost, unsure and confused about what my next step in life would be. An opportunity arose: The transfer program. This allows students the chance to save money while transferring directly to UW-Madison from any MATC assuming Read More…
College is Great!
Everyone before joining into college have their own expectation for how college will be and sometimes, you’re right but most of the time you are wrong. College is a great time to explore who you are socially but also find out what really interests you academically. What I thought Every class would be difficult Work Read More…
Moving to Campus and Leaving Your Car at Home: Expectation vs. Reality
Like many other students I decided to sell my car once I moved into my dorm room Freshman year. I thought “everything I need will be around campus so why should I pay for parking, insurance etc?” I even had my bike with me so I could get around a little faster. I thought my Read More…