As we are growing up all we ever want to be is an adult. We think it is this amazing world of freedom and choices, hah. If you are a freshman in college, you have probably started to realize that “adulting is hard man!“. Not only does it consist of having to find creative ways Read More…
Category: Unit 2
How to be okay with not being an adult
We all remember when we were younger all we wanted to do was grow up. Being 11 wasn’t as cool as being 12, and being 12 wasn’t as cool as being a teenager. But as the birthdays get higher, the closer and closer we get to being a real-life adult. As a freshman in college, Read More…
UW Madison: Year 1 Tips
Are you an incoming Freshman at UW-Madison and wondering how you’ll survive your first year of classes? If so, continue reading this blog for some helpful tips. 1. Re-check the due date for everything due dates for assignments and midterms/finals are usually on the syllabus you get on the first day of class. Double check Read More…
Get to know your home for the next 4 years with this cheap and easy, fun-filled nighttime activity [warm weather edition]:
One of the most commonly repeated pieces of advice given to freshmen in college is that “everyone is in the same boat” and to not be afraid to “step out of your comfort zone and try new things”. But I’m sure you’ve already heard that. Moving somewhere new and starting college can be a scary Read More…
Throwback Break: The Sleepover
Lets have a moment and #tbt to Becky’s 12th birthday party. Becky’s parents were the coolest – they would always let her have friends sleepover. But on her 12th birthday, you and your squad had the best night of your prepubescent lives (see image below). Whether Becky is still in your squad or not, she will Read More…
Answers To Your Top 3 Studying Questions
As summer draws to a close and the reality hits that you are no longer in the safety net of high school, incoming freshmen may be filled with a sense of dread. There are so many things they are about to be thrown into that not even countless lectures from teachers and parents could have Read More…
This Item COMMANDS To Be Brought To College
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…
Work Smarter Not Harder
Work smarter not harder; that’s a phrase a boss of mine always used to say and it actually applies to a lot of life’s situations. Studying is something that can feel really overwhelming if you don’t know how to effectively do it. Take it from someone who’s been in college for three years now, Read More…
Mad for the Mallards: Madison’s baseball team is one you can’t beat (literally!)
You don’t have to go all the way to Milwaukee to catch a good baseball game. The Madison Mallards baseball team is one of Madison’s best hidden gems. Just a short 15 minutes away from the Memorial Union, this venue is easy to get to and a great way to spend a summer night after Read More…
Let’s Go GNO! 3 Places to Visit for Girls Night Out
Planning a girls night out, but have no idea what to do? These three places in Madison are THE spots for hanging out with your girlfriends. Memorial Union Not only does the Union offer great food and views of a perfect sunset on Lake Mendota, there is plenty of entertainment! Terrace After Dark is a Read More…