Studying for the next exam or working on difficult assignments can be exhausting. However, the Wisconsin State Capitol is nearby, which is a great spot to take a breather and explore all that it has to offer. During the past two years, the Capitol has become my favorite spot to take a break and relax Read More…
Category: Study Break
Running away from your study break
You’re studying for upcoming exams and need a study break. What to do, what to do. Now I know many of you may not agree with me, but hear me out. Go for a run. Yes, a run. As in, physical labor, exercise, “punishment” as some may call it. I’m not saying you have to Read More…
Change It Up To Study It Up!
I hadn’t developed good study habits in high school, but once coming to college I picked up a very useful one. In the town I grew up, we had a few libraries but not as much at Madison. Something that helps me study is changing up the location of where I study every now and Read More…
Dave & Buster’s – New Opening Entertainment Center in Madison
Getting into the university can be not only excited but also overwhelmed. It is important to have some proper relaxation from stressful study to better enjoy the university. A new opening entertainment center, Dave & Buster’s (D&B), in the West Towne Mall is a great place for both current UW-Madison students and new coming freshmen Read More…
Sweat Out School Stress on Spring Break!
One may think that their fellow peers sipping smoothie margaritas and eating chips with guacamole on the beach over break are living the liiiiife, man. Wrong! Not all students have the luxury to afford extravagant vacations over spring break. By staying home and working on yourself students will be more in shape and happier Read More…
Daydreaming of Summer Over Winter Break?
Does winter weather get you down? If so, don’t spend your winter break cooped up under cozy, fleece covers. Instead, get a head start on planning the ultimate summer camping trip! The best part about these prime camping locations listed below, is that they are all located in Wisconsin. Not only will you get to Read More…
Studying Tips to Save Your Sanity
It’s important to remember that in order to effectively study, you need to take a few breaks in-between those long Sundays in Memorial Library. Tip #1: The first, and (most important, in my opinion) tip: TAKE BREAKS! Some of my favorite break ideas include taking a walk down lakeshore path, getting some Starbucks, or Read More…
How to utilize your dorm kitchen
You’ve hit that time in which you are sick of the dinning hall’s food. Weather you don’t like it’s regularity or the taste, have no fear! Every UW dorm has a kitchen. Some dorms like Dejope have a kitchen on every floor while most of the South East dorms only have kitchens in the basement. Read More…
10 night time alternatives to Madison’s party scene
If you’re an incoming student to the University of Wisconsin-Madison or in your last semester here, you’ll never get board here. Unlike our reputation, not everyone wants to party every weekend. Here are some of my favorite non-partying night time actives. Grab a group of friends and treat yourself to a nice dinner Weather you Read More…
The 13th Floor: Luckier Than You’d Expect
Don’t want to indulge yourself in the mainstream, crowded study spots? Have an awkward amount of time in between classes? Been there, done that. Finding your own niche on campus can be a daunting task, from friendships, clubs, even to study spots. I somehow found my study spot stumbling around the ever so confusing Educational Read More…