At some point in our lives, there comes a day where we have to pack-up and leave mom and dads basement. For many it’s the day they move into the dorms as a freshman in college. Moving to college is a big change in itself. It can be nerve racking to be moving a new Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Dorm Diaries: Socializing without Drinking
Living in a residence hall is lively, memorable and can jumpstart life-long friendships. Even with UW-Madison being one of the largest party schools in the United States, drinking isn’t the best icebreaker when meeting new people. Network beyond drinking by sitting in social areas, attending campus events and maintaining an adventurous attitude (safely, of course)! Read More…
Dive into the Unknown
Going to college is scary and exciting all in one, and probably the biggest life change you have ever encountered. Although the weeks and maybe even the whole summer leading up to college will leave you with an uneasy stomach as you battle with the fear of the unknown, there are ways to ease this Read More…
First Year Fashion
There isn’t too much to say when it comes to dressing up for class. We are a very large school which makes it hard to have a dress code for classes. With that being said, I feel it is important to keep mind a few fashion tips when getting ready for class. First a and Read More…
Four Easy Ways to Start Making Friends Now!
Congratulations! You’ve decided to attend UW Madison this fall. Freshman year can be stressful — not least because you’re leaving home and childhood friends behind. However, these four strategies will have you connecting with other students and making new friends even before leaving home. Social Media: Connect with fellow Badgers and the University on social Read More…
The most important item in your wardrobe as a college freshman: “The Frat-ket”
When packing for your first year of college, don’t forget to bring at least a couple of the old hoodies with salsa stains, or high school sport windbreakers, or the fur-lined coat you bought at a garage sale for $4 and have never worn. Why bring ugly clothes to college? While it may seem silly, Read More…
Making friends during a pandemic
Personal Experience I started classes at UW Madison fall of 2020 as a transfer student from a technical college. As you can imagine, starting a new college during a pandemic can be TERRIFYING. I didn’t know anyone on campus to begin with, and on top of that, we now had a whole YEAR of online Read More…
Dear Helicopter Parents’ Children: Don’t Spiral When Mom Isn’t There to Nag You
I hate to break it to you, but college isn’t always like the movies. I will admit, the summer before freshman year of college, I couldn’t stop thinking how I would dance through my dorm building at ungodly hours with my best friends. However, I quickly learned that freedom is a dangerous thing for the Read More…
The College Kitchen
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE My biggest advice to an incoming college freshman is to not forget about thekitchen. Before I first left for college my freshman year, I was warned by friendsand family to watch out for the Freshman 15. For those who don’t know about this cursed number, the Freshman Read More…
A Life Hack At Your Fingertips
Have you been stressing yourself out, wondering how you will keep everything straight upon entering college? I was the same way. Luckily, I discovered a “life hack” that will make organization incredibly easy – and it already exists on your iPhone. The “Reminders” app is incredible. it comes pre-installed on all iPhones, so there is Read More…