There is one thing that is absolutely imperative to having a good college experience. It’s not expensive and anyone can get it. The most important thing you need to bring with you to college is a sense of adventure. Now you might think I’m being cheesy, but hear me out. Stepping out of your comfort Read More…
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Face wash: Essential to Any College Kid’s Hygiene Routine
What’s better than feeling clean after a long school day of walking/biking all around campus? The answer to that obviously depends on the person, but everyone can agree that jumping in your bed at the end of the day feeling refreshed and clean is comforting. Face wash is one of the most indispensable items to Read More…
How to Get Involved in Madison’s Active Life-Style without being THAT Active.
When living in Lakeshore your freshman year, intentionally or unintentionally, you will quickly come to feel the very active culture of the Madison students. I guess it’s something about the lake or the trees or being a mile from campus that instigates the need to physically get up and do something. Pick-up volleyball, soccer, and Read More…
Boost Your Freshman Year Dorm Room!
You won’t believe what little thing can make your dorm room feel SO. MUCH. BIGGER. Bed Risers! Bed Risers are the best tool for creating more space in your small dorm room! They are used to elevate your bed frame to create storage space under your bed! This is perfect item to transform your space. Read More…
The Card Game That Makes Friends For You
Freshman year of college was one I will always remember for many reasons, but the biggest one being the friends I made. During this time, if there is one thing I can recommend bringing to make the transition easier, I urge you to bring Cards Against Humanity. This card game bonded my best friends together, Read More…
Light Up Your Freshman Year With This Must Have
Imagine this: you finally get through the treacherous workout of climbing into your lofted bed and you realize that you forgot to turn off the lights, so now what? Instead of having to get up again, you can save both your time and effort with this ever so convenient light remote and outlet system. Now, Read More…
Keep an Electric Hot Pot, Keep the Taste of Home
College life is not easy. It is quite common for students to bounce back and forth to classes, residence halls and libraries. Once you are accepted to the college, you will soon find out that there are endless assignments that need to be completed. You might stay up late finishing essays before the deadline. When Read More…
Do Yourself a Favor, Get a Hydro Flask
Ok. Not to sound like a VSCO girl, but my Hydro Flask actually never leaves my side. Having a reusable water bottle as an on the go college student is common sense, but investing in a Hydro Flask is an absolute necessity. Spending long days walking from building to building and sitting through lectures is Read More…
The Key to Balancing your Life: The Hobby Box
College is brutal. The academic and social expectations that college life pushes onto its students are back-breaking, especially for unsuspecting Freshmen. Most of the time, hobbies fall to the wayside in the interest of school, sleep, and friends, depriving students of essential time for personal and creative expression. How can you avoid this? Well, it Read More…
The Key to Having the Best Dorm Room…BRING A FUTON!!
Imagine meeting a bunch of new people on your floor and wanting to invite them over, but the only place to sit is on your bed (which may be lofted), in desk chairs, or on the floor… yikes! Here is why bringing a futon to college is a game changer! As I mentioned previously, futons Read More…