Category: Indispensable Item

As an upcoming Freshmen at UW-Madison, you will soon understand that College Library will be one of your favorite library due to it being 24-Hours. As you are into your deep studies, you will soon realize that it is past 2 am and there are no buses in transit anymore. This is when pepper spray Read More…

This may seem like a small and unimportant item, but don’t be mistaken, you will come to find that an umbrella is a must have while in college! Many, like myself, didn’t even realize that they needed an umbrella until that unfaithful day when they stepped outside and it was pouring rain. Even better, you Read More…

If I had to choose one item to bring with me forever for my dorm life, I would say scented candles as my best choice which can bring me smell of happiness with little effort. With candles being lighten on for a few minutes, pleasant smell will fulfill the entire room and last for long Read More…

To be more accurate, this item really only keeps doors open for you, so you’ll have to open the door yourself first. I’m talking about a doorstop. This is one of the most valuable items that you can bring to your first year at UW-Madison. The day you move in to your dorm is a Read More…

As an incoming student you will spend more time than you think in your dorm room. It is important to keep this space as healthy as you can. I believe that one think every college student living on campus needs is a small humidifier.  Here is why! Your Skin and Lips Rely on It Problem: Read More…

Lets face it – that one chunk of dirt on your carpet has been sitting in a ‘way-too-visible-to-ignore’ spot for a ‘way-too-long-to-ignore’ amount of time. You walk past it everyday, and somedays, you even think to grab it and toss it into the trash… but alas, you do not – which is a shame because Read More…

  New People ** New Places ** New Things To Do Going to college is a HUGE step in everyone’s life and a lot of things change. When you move into your first apartment or dorm, you’re pretty much on your own. You are responsible for hanging pictures and putting up curtains, and if anything breaks, guess Read More…

When I was a freshman, I considered myself pretty well prepared coming into college. The summer before, I reviewed my list of classes and bought all the supplies I thought I needed: pencils, pens, notebooks, binders. Everything went well until the day my first Chem 109 lab was due and I realized I forgot one Read More…

If there is one item that is a college dorm room essential, it’s Command Hooks. Dorms are notoriously small spaces, especially when being shared by two people. Command Hooks provide a way to declutter your dorm room without worrying about damaging the walls or breaking the bank. Command Hooks come in all different shapes and Read More…