College is fun. There’s always something going on, and, especially in a dorm, you’ve always got fun people to talk to. The only downside is that all this can sometimes get a little bit overwhelming, and if you’re rooming with someone else, it can be difficult to find space to be alone and away from Read More…
Category: Unit 3
Can’t Live Without It: 3 Reasons You Need The Perfect Dorm Room Tapestry
I spent the summer before my freshman year at UW daydreaming about how I would decorate my dorm room. I planned out all the photos I would print, bought string lights to hang from wall to wall, and hunted endlessly for the cutest bedding. However, what I didn’t know I needed was the perfect tapestry! Read More…
3 Must Have Decorations for the Dorm Room
The dorm room is the hardest to decorate because of the limited amount of space you have. I found myself wondering what the best way was to personalize the seemingly boring and generic dorm room. After living in the dorms and then my sorority house, I’ve picked up a few key items that makes such Read More…
No one can beat Momma’s cooking
When you come to college, you are so excited about all the new things. Whether it’s friends, classes, or clubs, you are ready to make your own choices and have freedom. One of those things that I too was excited about was food! I was so excited to try all the new restaurants and be Read More…
The 3 Best Spots to Study in Sellery
Sellery (and Witte) Residence Hall certainly has its reputation for buzzing with social activity around the clock. While in my experience this proved to be true, I also found several great spaces to get some studying done within the walls of Sellery! 1. Your Floor’s Den I would say this is the best place to Read More…
Future’s So Bright… Don’t Forget Your Shades!!
One of the best things about attending UW-Madison is that you get to experience a luxury not many schools have—all four seasons. While the winters can bring terrifyingly low temperatures, it’s all worth it when you’re sitting at Memorial Union Terrace on a beautiful spring day. It may seem stressful to have to pack for Read More…
ECOXGEAR for a bangin’ freshman year
The time is 8:00pm. You and your dormmates are gearing up for your first big Friday night of college – to go out and study of course 🙂 You have the best music all combined into one playlist and are prepared to absolutely run the aux at the pre-study. There’s just one problem, Chad from Read More…
Living Off-Campus is a Breeze with these 3 things
A quick walk around campus may have you feeling trapped with limited housing options. Expensive apartment complexes, student-run co-ops, dilapidated houses with “for rent” signs outside– all maybe less than ideal, all seemingly under threat of being snatched up before you can follow through with a lease. Take a deep breath! The city of Madison Read More…
Keeping the Little Things In Mind
Maybe you’ve done your time in dorms, or maybe you’re just looking for that perfect apartment to spend your entire college career in, either way, here are some of those little things you might not think about checking before signing for an apartment. My name is Tyler Jones, I’m a senior studying astrophysics, and looking Read More…
Must Have Cleaning Supplies: Dorm Room Edition
Your parents have just left you and your new roommate in the dorm at your new school. Right now everything is neat and organized but in a few weeks, it will be clear how badly your room needs to be cleaned. Some posts have described how important it is to keep a dorm clean, but Read More…