Everyones heard of the dreaded “freshman 15”, a horror story spread by many. The freshman 15 refers weight gain that often happens to first time freshman. People rarely fail to mention the mental toll your mind can take as well. I’m going to give you my best suggestions on how to keep your entire spirit Read More…
Month: June 2020
What’s the Deal With PicCollage?
Every dorm room has one: a cute collage of someone’s family, high school friends, or dogs. They remind every freshman of the great memories they have made at home! If you’re feeling a bit sentimental, you can simply look at your collage of pictures and feel at home again. But what about all of your Read More…
This is (Trans)it! This is THE app you need!
So, by now you’ve read about the most necessary item you need to bring to college (In case you forgot, it’s tennis shoes!). Now it’s time to talk about the app you’re going to thank me 10x over for making you download… and you’ll probably thank me 20x over when it’s -30 degrees out for Read More…
Small Talk…It’s What Breaks the Ice
Guess what? If you’re an introvert like me, small talk is torture I wouldn’t burden my worst enemies with. So you can imagine the fright my little freshman self was feeling when she had to start from scratch in a new city with new people, a new school and living on her own. It can Read More…
Think, Plan, and Act Like an Adult
Going to college is one’s real first opportunity to see how they can “adult” on their own. A lot of changes take place during this time period that can make the transition seem daunting. I found there to be three main ideals to focus on when living on your own. Think – When thinking like Read More…
These 3 Apps a Day will Keep the Home Sickness Away…
Here is a list of the three apps I couldn’t live without out… and you can’t either! Starbucks: In college, whether you were a coffee lover before or have never taken a sip… you will need it! Are you exhausted from a late-night studying or out with your friends? This app will allow you to Read More…
Three Smart Tips to Save Money in College Without Compromising Your Quality of Life
1. Save money on textbooks each semester When buying college textbooks, many students shop at the University Bookstore for their classes. There is a book or two or three listed for each class, so students add them to their shopping cart and checkout. That is a big mistake. You should check your class syllabus first Read More…
Studying: The Best Hacks For an A
As a Freshman, you may be faced with significant uncertainty regarding how to properly and efficiently study. You may be asking yourself these questions: Should I study alone or with my friends? Should I go to a library? Can I study in my dorm room? These study hacks should give you some insight on how Read More…
How to Survive UW Madison: POC Edition
Prepare yourselves… What is a POC, you ask? A POC, or a person of color, is used to define any other person who is not considered white. As a Latinx student before coming to this institution I never used the word POC to self-identify, but after my first-time setting foot on this campus a POC Read More…
Course-load Expectation vs. Reality
Dating in College ( Expectation vs Reality) Growing up I watched a ton of romance movies where people meet the “love of their life” in high school or college. So, when I did not find this person in high school I assumed my freshman year in college would be the year I did. But, writing Read More…