The first year of college life could be a mixture of happiness and headaches. While dorm life could be enjoyable and lovely, there are some down sides such as small kitchen, limited room space, and infinite socializing events (for those quiet or anti-social people). So, most people choose to move out after the first year Read More…
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Lakeshore vs Southeast: The Great Debate
As an incoming freshman, one of the biggest choices you have to make is where to live. While UW-Madison does let you live in an apartment your first year, the dorms are the way to go. The best friendships I have at UW were formed from 6th Floor Smith, and I’m sure almost any UW Read More…
Jump Around!
You have made it to the University of Wisconsin – Madison, that’s no small feat, so be proud of yourself. If you’re anything like me, however, you’ll find that the transition from life at home and high school academics to the college scene can be overwhelming. My grades that first semester were reflective of my Read More…
Go to new heights: Three of Madison’s Hidden Rooftops
A one-hour gap between classes can be inconvenient, with not enough time to head back to your dorm. With a busy schedule, you probably won’t want to be studying between classes. These rooftop views are just steps from campus and provide a relaxing break from the sometimes stressful amount of homework and other activities of Read More…
Looking to relieve school stress with a fun work out? Time to get “Cyc-d”!
Studying and staying on top of classes is obviously important during your time at college; but taking a break from studying is almost just as important! Your brain needs time to unwind, and you need time to relax. For me, one of the best ways to relieve stress is by exercising. I love attending Cyc Read More…
Who’s Hungry?
Looking for a place to eat? You’re asking the right guy! A man who loves food is ready to give some tips on where to eat from breakfast to lunch to dinner. Starting off with the most important part of the day, BREAKFAST! Waking up early for class; not having energy to make anything. Head Read More…
How To Union
The Memorial Union. If you know anything about The University of Wisconsin-Madison, you know about The Union. Commonly referred to as the Terrace, one of it’s main features, it is an iconic landmark of the University. More than just a cluster of colorful lakeside chairs, The Union is one of the best ways to get Read More…
Laugh off School Stress!
Hello Freshmen! Welcome to your first year at what may be the best school in the world: UW-Madison. Now, we all get how you are feeling: excited, nervous, stressed or a combination of all three. But we badgers have a fantastic way to relieve those pre-college jitters or school stress attacks all students get: laughter! I Read More…
The Motivational Fitness Club Every Girl Needs
As most of you know, the SERF (Southeast Recreational Facility) is closing down for renovations for the next couple of years. This is a pretty big deal for freshman in the southeast dorms, such as Sellery and Witte. College is a huge change and it can be scary! There can be times when you’re going Read More…
Four Fun and Free Places to Visit for a Study Break
Everybody is always saying how hard freshman year of college is, how different it is from high school, how broke you will feel and how stressed you will be. All of these things are true, but nobody ever really tells you how to deal with all of this new stress. On the University of Wisconsin-Madison Read More…