Sneakers. While they may not be your top-rated shoe, first-choice footwear in the morning, or most fashionable sole-supporter, it is undoubtable that you’ll need tennis shoes when you come to college. Sure, in the last 18 years you probably have done quite a bit of walking (and think “Eh, I’ll be alright”), maybe even walked Read More…
Category: Indispensable Item
The Only Item You Need to ~Spice~ Up Your Freshman Year
What is one thing that brings people together, sparks conversation, and generates overall happiness in humans? That’s right, food. Food was one of the highlights of my freshman year. Now, what item is notorious for enhancing almost any food — and will do the same for your freshman year?? You guessed it, salt and pepper. Read More…
Having a lofted bed is an adjustment, but this one item can make it so much easier.
I remember as an incoming freshman I was so caught up in trying to make sure that I had everything that I would need. My suitcases and boxes were packed to the brim with my clothes, decorations, toiletries, and just about anything that you can think one might need for their first year of college. Read More…
Staying Hydrated: Why Reusable Water Bottles Are A College Necessity
As an incoming freshmen, you’re excited to start this next phase of life. You’re looking forward to moving into the dorms and starting your path to independence, and you want to make sure you have everything you need to succeed in college. Laptop? Check. Textbooks? Ordered. Bedding and decorations? Packed and ready! Reusable water bottle? Read More…
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…
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…