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…
Category: Adulting Life Hacks
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…
The Adulting Habit That Saved Me Freshman Year
I cannot emphasize this enough: organization is key. While keeping an organized room and study space is essential, I am mainly referring to how you organize your thoughts and plan out your activities. When I was a Freshman, I was incredibly overwhelmed by the amount information thrown at me, the amount of emails I got Read More…
Freshmen: Adulting is Hard, so Take Note
This is it. What you have been waiting for. You are finally on your own, without your parents nagging you to clean your room or be home by 10 pm. But wait, now you are really on your own. Mom isn’t there to cook you dinner and Dad can’t help you fix that one thing Read More…
7 Items to Carry in Your Backpack That Can Make ‘Adulting’ Much Easier
The art of adulting can be a very difficult and time-consuming process of learning. Your first year of college is bound to be full of unexpected moments you wish you knew about. Here are 7 affordable items to keep in your backpack that can make adulting an easier process. 1. Back Up Charger Whether it Read More…
How to Have a Healthy Mind & Body in College
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…
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…