No Sugar Coating It’s no lie, college isn’t a breeze. Plenty of all nighters and missed hangouts to finish projects, its all about finding what works best for you and what you want to prioritize over the next four years. One of the main things to consider is location.location.location. Finding a good spot to campout Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Easy Study Break Options on Campus
Being a student is stressful, so it’s important not to overwhelm yourself by not taking breaks. There’s many things to do on breaks, but here are some ideas you may not have heard of. Therapy Dogs Often times on campus, especially in libraries, therapy dogs will make visits during finals week. I never knew this Read More…
The top 3 study hacks nobody told me about as a college freshman
When I was an incoming freshman, I had absolutely no idea how to effectively study and learn in a college setting— I didn’t know where to look. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a blog like this that listed these three essential study hacks. As an incoming freshman, you can make your life easier by adapting these Read More…
Kick back and Relax! Best Comfort Show to Binge
Laughing uncontrollably for the entirety of its 22 minute playtime, one of my favorite binge worthy TV shows is without a doubt, The Office. So easy to wrap yourself up in, I often find myself sitting through five episodes without noticing. The plot follows a small paper company located in Scranton, PA and the day Read More…
Studying Tips!
It can be incredibly overwhelming to figure out how to study for your first few college exams. There’s a huge amount of material, not a lot of time to study, and so many distractions! Here are a few tips to get through your first few exams: Keep your notes organized: If you start by having Read More…
What type of clothing do I REALLY need to bring with me to school?
Ah Madison…. home of Bucky Badger, Bascom Hill, State Street, legendary football games and the Memorial Union Terrace. I was beyond happy when I found out that I was going to UW Madison. The summer before freshman year was spent working and planning what I was going to bring with me. After all, you can Read More…
Time To Catch a Break
Work hard, play hard. All work makes Jack a dull boy. It is essential to take care of yourself mentally and physically by taking a few study breaks from time to time. Here are some fan favorites: Workout!! Exercising has so many benefits, including making you more focused afterwards. Blow of some steam by going Read More…
What “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” will teach you about feminism.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer is more than an “old” cheeky supernatural drama series, it is a guide to young women on how to embrace their femininity, break stereotypes and be a boss. In 1997, Buffy The Vampire Slayer made its debut following the failure of the film version that was made in 1992. The show Read More…
These Apps Will Boost Your Studying Skills to Another Level
On the first day of classes of my first year, I probably downloaded 30 new apps on my phone in order to “stay organized.” Truth is, I never even opened half of them. I’m going to spare you from doing the same by showing you exactly which apps you will absolutely need and use to Read More…
Pre-College Transition: Easy Peasy
The summer before your first year of college is packed with nervous jitters and what if’s. You may be excited or nervous…or even both! There are many ways to make this life-changing transition into the smoothest adjustment you possibly can! Make plans to hang out with your roommate beforehand Having a good friend before the Read More…