So, you’re finally heading off to college. You’re looking forward to making new friends, exploring campus, and being independent. Nobody will hassle you about whether or not you’ve done your homework. But, you’ve also heard college is more challenging than high school. Well, it doesn’t have to be. With these simple study tips, Read More…
Month: June 2021
Before the Leap
There is a time period between finishing high school and starting college where you don’t really know how to feel. You are an adult who just graduated high school but once the fall semester starts you are a freshman all over. You want to have the freedom that many adults have but you are not Read More…
For All My Art Junkies Out There, Binge-Watch Netflix’s Abstract: The Art of Design
I have always been obsessed with artists, from set designers to typography experts. I love hearing and watching the behind-the-scenes footage and step-by-step explanations of how particular art is crafted, revealing, and learning from big-name designers in the art world. Thankfully, Netflix created a docu-series that fed this desire for art and design, a show Read More…
The Transition
Transitioning into college can be different for everyone. For me, it was a time full of goodbyes, new beginnings, and don’t overly stress about finances. Goodbyes are always hard. Playing your last game, graduating high school, and saying goodbye to your lifelong friends at the end of summer is always difficult. Luckily, you have your Read More…
A Summer to Remember
Picture this, it’s Spring 2020 and you just got sent home from college due to the emergence of Covid-19. Your freedom away from your hometown and away from your parents and siblings has been stripped from you. However, as you scroll through Netflix at home, you see a new TV show that was released on Read More…
Peaky Blinders: Your Next Must-Watch TV Show
By the order of the Peaky Blinders…. Back in September I found myself bed-ridden with COVID. I turned to trusty Netflix to help get through the 10 days. I sat in a hotel room with my friend, lost for what to watch. It seemed like every possible show we had both seen during the first Read More…
The Best of Both Worlds When Battling the Snow – Chelsea Boots
You can’t come to UW-Madison without preparing yourself for the brutal winters here. Jackets, coats, long johns, gloves are all important, but nothing sucks more than cold feet. Keeping your feet warm can be done with some good socks and snow boots, but clunky snow boots are far from practical when you need to wear Read More…
Reminisce; Enjoying Your “Pre-College” Summer
Preparing for college can make any high school senior feel like they’re on top of the world. From accepting your college admission to UW-Madison, finding your college roommate and pre-planning that first week of school — aka “syllabus week” — the summer before college can feel more like a blur than anything. At times, though, Read More…
The animated, but not childish, Invincible
My latest binge-worthy show has been Invincible. Invincible is an animated show that is an Amazon Original, so it is only streaming on Prime Video. If you don’t already have Amazon Prime, get it now. Fast shipping and this show make it well worth it. Invincible is based off a comic series of the same Read More…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Finding Student Orgs
It’s been said before, but I’ll say it again: joining student organizations is one of the best ways to make friends in college. But how to find the right student org? After all, there are about 900 of them at UW-Madison! Let’s go over a few of the do’s and don’ts of finding your perfect Read More…