Students of color face a unique challenge when beginning school at predominantly white institutions. This difficulty is typically not addressed during enrollment, SOAR, or even in the residence halls due to discomfort around the topic. Incoming freshmen of color at UW-Madison can use these tips to best navigate making friends: Seek opportunities at the ‘Red Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Broke Badger on a Budget: Where to Thrift at UW Madison!
We all know that college is anything but cheap, so the added stress of trying to fit in with the latest fashion trends certainly doesn’t help. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered for those days where you desperately need to find a new outfit for Friday night, but also need to make your money Read More…
A Girls Guide to Class Outfits at UW- Madison
It’s the first day of classes and you have an 8am. You were up late the night before reading all your syllabi (or partying getting your last moments of academic freedom) and you end up sleeping through your first alarm. Next thing you know it is 7:30am and you are just now rolling out of Read More…
Why Layering Will Become Your Best Friend at Madison
Madison is known for its abrupt changes in weather. During the in-between seasons (i.e. spring and fall) it can be difficult to plan out an outfit when it’s 60 degrees in the morning and then 80 degrees by the time you’re out of class. There’s only one way to prevent overheating—layering. There are many different Read More…
A Guide to Student Fashion
Class A big stressor for me coming in my freshman year was what I was going to wear to class. Should I wear “nicer” clothes, can I wear sweatshirts everyday, what is actually acceptable? The nice thing about Madison is that there is such a wide range of styles people wear everyday. Personally, I have Read More…
Study session and Starbucks-the essentials to studying as a college freshman
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…
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…