Category: Adulting Life Hacks

Welcome to the life of an adult! As a college freshman, you are expected to live like an adult for the first time in your life. With living on your own there comes a lot of responsibility and as daunting as it is, there’s only a few steps needed to take for you to feel Read More…

If you’re anything like me, you have terrible anger issues.  It’s like a ticking timebomb and the slightest thing could set you off. The reality of college is it is hard.  You will have terrible days, hard test, lousy teachers, and sometimes things just build up and you need to release them.  Back at home, Read More…

The first step to mastering “adulting” in college is to practice necessary skills at home before even stepping foot into your apartment or dorm. Grocery Shopping: Research the best deals in Madison for purchasing groceries and then visit the store to make sure it fits your needs.  There are so many options in Madison you will Read More…

One of the key components to mastering adulthood is knowing how to effectively communicate with other adults. More importantly, how to communicate with other adults online. Many people my age still don’t know how to write a formal email, and it is crucial to be taken seriously in the professional world and establish your credibility Read More…

Becoming an adult and going to college comes with a lot of freedom. You are likely to learn a lot about yourself throughout your new journey into adulthood. With that being said, it’s important to prioritize some of the important stuff before you can have your down time! I found laundry is important to not Read More…

The ultimate adulting life hack is… drum roll please…. STICKY NOTES! Sticky notes are the sole reason I am able to remember anything in college. From homework to intramural sports to work, balancing everything in college can be a real challenge. If you’re like me, you’re somewhat scatterbrained, and keeping track of everything you have Read More…

Laundry is something you’ll need to master as an adult, and what better time to do that than during your college years at UW Madison? Freshman year is the best time to learn how to keep your laundry as organized and clean as possible, especially when you live in the dorms. Here are the tips Read More…

Being an incoming college freshman can be tough, especially with all the changes getting thrown in your face. You don’t have your parents around you all the time to make you dinner or to take you out for lunch. So, what do you do?  Whether you are paying for your own college education or not, Read More…

Going to college and starting a life on your own as a legal adult can be a shock. There are two things that you should know to be successful in this new endeavor as well as all of your endeavors. First of all, life sucks. No one goes without some chaos and dark times. While Read More…

Something many of us neglect learning through our adolescence is something so basic and necessary for our own existence. This is the art of feeding ourselves, AKA: Cooking. I for one did not even learn this during my freshman year as I would just go to the Dining Halls and buy the food there. Notwithstanding Read More…