1. You will discover things you never knew you were capable of. Moving away from home to Madison, Wisconsin was a BIG change for me. It wasn’t until the first morning I woke up in my freshman room dorm until I realized that I am technically an adult, living on my own. In high school, I Read More…
Category: Adulting Life Hacks
No Supervisors, No Problem?
In high school, there was a constant reminder if you weren’t doing good enough to get into college. Whether it be your guidance counselor or your parents, everyone always seemed to stick their nose in your business. Now that I’m in college I almost wish I still had that. Becoming an adult means no more Read More…
You Won’t Remember That. Write it Down
When I turned 18, I thought I was a true adult. However, when I got to college, I couldn’t believe what I had gotten myself into. Luckily I started to write things down. I don’t think I’ve ever been told with good direction: “don’t write that down, you’ll remember it,” because I won’t. Therefore, tip Read More…
Organization is More Important Than You Think
Organization does not come easy to everyone, but it is a skill that everyone should have. Organization will keep your life less stressful and will allow you to make the most of your time at the University of Wisconsin. Here are 3 ways to stay organized. 1. In classes Using a planner is the best Read More…
Mice, Fruit Flies and Adulting Oh My
Mom and dad told you about how much you’ll miss the home cooked food, your sister talked about how hard it is to budget and your brother even mentioned that the college dating scene is HARD. But, no one prepared you for the scariest task you will face as an adult: bugs, rodents and other Read More…
From Child to Adult Real Quick!
After Freshman year, I can safely say that I have “adulted.” I have been on my own for the first time in my life, which has not caused me difficulty but confidence. To incoming Freshman, you may think that this time where you “adult” never comes. It happens to the best and the worst of Read More…
Become a Stand-Up Adult Citizen with this One Step
Me? I’m a rising senior that transferred to UW from a small college in OR my sophomore year, now paying bills with my own checkbook. You? A rising freshman with very little “adulting” experience, about to begin living in the “real world”. Take a breath! If there’s anything I’ve learned about being a college student, Read More…
Dishes and Laundry and Payments, oh my!
When it comes to college, there is a huge difference from when you were in high school. You are on your own. Yes you can go home as you please, but the key to adulting is trying to stay on your own as much as possible. When it comes to adulting, there are three things Read More…
Adulting is Routine
Suddenly you are on your own. No parents telling you what to do. They are not making your breakfast with you anymore, driving you to school, to sports practice and more. You are on your own. I mean you have all the friends that you have and the friends that you are going to make Read More…
The Best Resource for Adulting: Your Parents
Moving out of the house and into a life of independence can seem like one of the best moments of your life, but in reality, it’s simply a gateway to what many call responsibility which is no fun. The first instinct for many is to tackle all this new responsibility on their own as if Read More…