Imagine meeting a bunch of new people on your floor and wanting to invite them over, but the only place to sit is on your bed (which may be lofted), in desk chairs, or on the floor… yikes! Here is why bringing a futon to college is a game changer! As I mentioned previously, futons Read More…
Category: Unit 3
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…
Don’t Get Distracted! A Look at College Expectations vs. Realities
Coming into college, I was pretty overwhelmed. I was daunted by the typical things college freshman feel anxious about: making friends, grades and classes, knowing my way around campus and getting homesick. However, there was one worry that rose above the rest: managing my time. You see, I’m pretty good at getting things done, and Read More…
Don’t Sweat It: Bring A Desk Fan To School With You!
Picture this: you finish your first day of class, it’s 80 degrees and sunny, and you come back to a hot, sweaty dorm room. Of course, your room includes the basic college essentials: a bedspread, pillows, sheets, laundry bin, etc. However, you are missing one of the most key items you will need this year: Read More…
Expectation vs. Reality: The Lakeshore Dorms
Every freshman coming to Madison knows about THE LAKESHORE DORMS and how they are boring and not really a part of campus. Well, I thought that too when I got my last choice for a dorm and was placed in Kronshage Showermann. I was devastated. I thought I would never make friends, never be able Read More…
Expectation vs. Reality: Residence Hall Social Lives
When talking to previous grads and getting college advice, I got the impression that residence halls were the place to find a community and friendships to last a lifetime. This is not what I found in my Lakeshore dorm. My roommate and I decided we wanted to live somewhere off the beaten path. Somewhere nice Read More…
Goodbye Warm Weather: a Wisconsin Winter
How are you going to handle the cold? Do you really want to trade the beach for the snow? Why are you leaving the warm weather? These were the types of questions that I was immediately bombarded with when I told people that I would be attending the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Upon just hearing Read More…
College Life: “You Can Do It!”
I don’t know about y’all, but my senior year of high school, I was SO nervous about college life. I wasn’t sure which school I should commit to, I wasn’t sure what major I should declare, and I thought the workload was sure to kill me. My teachers would always tell us things like, “I’m Read More…
Expectation Vs. Reality: You Are Not Alone.
There are so many resources on Campus, such as the UW writing center, and if you just utilize them correctly you don’t ever have to feel lost and confused. Although the lectures are very large and some professors ramble on, breaking down into smaller discussions and engaging with your TA and other classmates really allows Read More…
Phone Case? Wallet? – The Hybrid Essential to Your College Packing List
Going away to college presents students with new levels of freedom. But, with freedom comes responsibility, and one of the most challenging things to learn is how to remember what you need in your pocket at all times. As a result, one of the most essential items to put on your college packing list has Read More…