Growing up, I always watched Youtube videos ranging from dorm decoration ideas, college life-hacks, move-in vlogs – you name it, I watched it. The summer before my move-in, I revisited these types of videos to finally curate my ‘dream” dorm room. Here’s the places that I started at before arriving to my dorm move-in day. Read More…
Month: June 2021
The Important Music Genre for Studying
After studying for hours, it can become hard to focus. Even if you are not in a band, don’t play an instrument, or never listen to classical music, I have found that classical music is your friend when it comes to focusing on homework. Listening to music with words has never been helpful to me Read More…
True Crime Fan? Watch This Series.
You might find yourself having a lot of extra time in your schedule as a freshman in college… I know I did. I had much more downtime in my first-year of college compared to my hectic senior year of high school, and there’s a good chance you might have the same. Binging Netflix was the Read More…
Breaking out of Introversion: Post-Pandemic Style
If your year has been similar to mine, you might have mixed feelings about making new friends after not socializing for so long. Everyone has the right to move at their own pace as things transition back to the life we once knew, and I hope some of these tips can help those that have Read More…
Embracing the Awkwardness
New Beginnings… Starting college can be daunting for every freshman, especially when it comes to building a social life. In the beginning it can be awkward, but embracing that can be key to making your friends. Introducing Yourself Although going to events on campus with people from your dorm hall that you don’t know may Read More…
Going to college in 2021? Dress like it’s 2007.
Unit 2, Fashion Listen, when it was time for me to go off to college I wish I could just go back in time and be young again. Luckily, there’s a way you can do that again— beaded necklaces! Colourful beaded necklaces are making a comeback and will add a youthful and happy touch Read More…
3 Not-So-Obvious Tips That Will Make Your College Transition a Breeze
As your move-in date approaches, you may be feeling excited and anxious. Either way, here are 3 tips that will make your college transition a breeze! Spend Time With Your Pets You probably already know that you should spend time with family and friends, but don’t forget about your furry (or scaly) friends, too! Unlike Read More…
Pre-College: An Ending and a New Beginning!
The time period after graduating, but before coming to college, can be a lot of things. There’s the stress of change, the excitement of new beginnings, and the sadness of goodbyes. What are some ways in which you can prepare for this amazing future you’re about to have, as well as move on from the Read More…
Study Now Party Later
Dear incoming UW-Madison freshman, listen up because I have some first-year tips for you to ensure you’re not overwhelmed by your course load. One thing I wish I found out about before I signed up for classes was MadGrades. MadGrades is a website online that gives you a breakdown of the average grades for a Read More…
All About the Apparel.
It’s a Saturday morning in Madison and the streets are overflowing with students, parents, alumni, kids, and even babies and pets dressed head to toe in UW-Madison gear. Practically everyone is wearing the colors white and cardinal, repping their school’s colors to root for the football team. But the question is, where does all of Read More…