I’ll never forget the profuse feeling of helplessness that I had experienced during my SOAR weekend shortly before freshman year began. Trying to pick classes seemed like an impossible task; not only did the list of general education requirements seem endless, but ultimately I had absolutely no idea what my interests were at the time. Read More…
Category: Unit 2
You Might Need Some Life Hacks to Survive School
College can be a pain. Yes, I know in my last post I said that college is totally do-able, and I stand by that, but it’s tiring sometimes. This past school year I easily put in fifteen-hour days: class or a combination of class and work from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm followed by four-to-six Read More…
If You Don’t Know What You Want To Do With Your Life, Take This Class
Figuring out what to dedicate your academic life to is terrifying. Personally, entering college with a wishy-washy “UNDECIDED” major felt embarrassing. I refused to admit to myself that I had no passion to pursue, and silently yearned to find a major that made me want to sacrifice my Thursday nights to study. For months, the Read More…
There’s an App For That – Getting Around UW-Madison
Getting around campus in Madison can be done in many ways. Biking, buses, Uber, or just simple walking will get you virtually anywhere you need to go in 30 minutes or less. But, figuring out the best options for yourself is best done with apps. So, here’s 3 apps that’ll best help you navigate UW-Madison Read More…
3 Ways COM 260 Prepares Students to Take on Anything
As a new college student, figuring out the world and the role you play in it, choosing classes can be daunting. COM 260, however, is a no brainer. Professor Sara McKinnon focuses on why effective communication goes hand-in-hand with human behavior. With about 250 students in the class, I really enjoyed meeting people from all Read More…
How to Not Freeze During Your First Semester.
The most necessary item for surviving your freshman year is simple: A warm winter jacket. Seems obvious right? Wrong. You would be shocked at how many people I met who came to college in WISCONSIN without a jacket. If you live in the midwest, then you know how brutal the winters can be, but if Read More…
Do Yourself a Favor, Get a Hydro Flask
Ok. Not to sound like a VSCO girl, but my Hydro Flask actually never leaves my side. Having a reusable water bottle as an on the go college student is common sense, but investing in a Hydro Flask is an absolute necessity. Spending long days walking from building to building and sitting through lectures is Read More…
How I made $$$ during Quarantine
Like most people I struggled with how to manage my time throughout Quarantine. I could only watch Gossip Girl reruns for so long before I needed to find a productive use of my time. I followed many others in taking time to de-clutter my home. Apart of this was cleaning out my closet! Sorting through Read More…
Want to Enjoy Reading Again? Take LitTrans 254!
I still remember how overwhelmed I was as an incoming freshman signing up for classes. I was undecided in my major, so I had no idea what to take. To satisfy my Literature requirement, I decided to take LitTrans 254. As someone who typically only reads when I am required to, I was dreading taking Read More…
Why Command Strips are your Best Friend: Dorm Room Edition
Pillows? Check. Sheets? Check. Towels check? Lamp? Check. Command strips? What’s that? Command strips is the best tool to decorate your wall… and here’s why: Easy and Affordable For as cheap as $3, you can hang approximately 10 pictures in your room! Command strips are cheap and easy to use. Since most connivence stores sell Read More…