Going to school in Madison, Wisconsin may not be the most pleasant when it comes to our yearly polar vortex. A typical UW-Madison student will enjoy a maximum of three days at the terrace the entire year before they are sent home just as the weather gets nice. While many fall into a winter depression Read More…
Category: Break Ideas
Winter Break in Naperville…or NaperTHRILL?
Winter Break is all about the festive holiday spirit. Whether you spend it alone, with friends, or family, most people are always in high spirits, unless you are the Grinch of course. Most of the time, hot cocoa, blankets, and Christmas movies are the best way to spend this cold time. However, I’m from Naperville, Read More…
A hike a day can keep the stress away!
There is something about being outside. Walking around in an unknown space with trees and life can bring a whole new perspective on areas of our life that may stress us out or make us feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders. School breaks are great opportunities to step away Read More…
Spring Break, Post- Infinity War
Are you sick of fighting your fellow students for a window seat at Colectivo? Tired of sprinting for a table with an outlet at the library? Want to go out to eat and NOT have to order your food to go due to lack of seats? Try an on-campus spring break at UW-Madison! You get Read More…
The 3 Best Rom-Coms to Watch This Spring Break
So you’ve made it through your first semester, you’ve made it through half of second semester, and now you have a week of freedom to do whatever you want. You’re a college kid so you probably don’t have a lot of cash to throw away, so why not kick back in bed, cuddle up with Read More…
Spend Your Winter Break Focusing on Your Future
Chances are you changed your major seven times last semester, got busy taking too many credits, learning your way around Madison, or just like to procrastinate. I’m here to tell you to start to think about your future earlier than later. One minute you’re walking into your first lecture hall freshman year and the next Read More…
Vacation… for the laziest kids in the world
Congratulations! You have survived your first few months of college. I’m sure no one ever told you how much energy it takes to actually be a college student. From waking up at 8am, to going to classes you want to sleep in, to hanging out with friends and trying to eat every cheese curd in Read More…
Iowa is NOT a terrible spring break destination
It’s March, you’re a fun-loving UW-Madison freshman, and you’re ready to take your spring break somewhere wild and exotic—like Iowa! Okay, maybe it’s not Cabo San Lucas, but if time or money get in the way of your dream vacation, why not take a day trip to Dubuque, Iowa? It’s just over a 1 ½ Read More…
Things to Do to Enjoy a Wisconsin Winter Break in Not-So-Ideal Weather
You’re just getting done with your first semester of classes. Now you’re ready to go home and enjoy that month of zero responsibilities. If you’re a Wisconsin native like me, you also realize that this could be a very boring break thanks to Wisconsin’s subzero temperatures. If you’re all about staying in bed for winter Read More…
WHY A BIG SKY SPRING BREAK IS BETTER
Now that you’ve made those freshman-year friendships that will last a lifetime, what better way to celebrate a successful first year together than a Big Sky spring break? Now – hold on a minute – for those wondering: Why celebrate the end of a Wisconsin winter by going somewhere with even more snow…? Give me Read More…