Welcome to college. The first thing you’ve probably realized is, there are no rules here. Well, there are…but I’m talking about parental rules. No more Mom or Dad telling you what you can and cannot do. Learn to Handle Freedom. Given that you’re free to schedule your time as you please, it’s important to learn Read More…
Category: Unit 3
A Mattress Pad Will Change Your Life
A mattress pad is an indispensable item I brought with me to college because it added comfort to a dorm bed. I always heard stories of how dorm beds are uncomfortable and lumpy so I had to feel it to believe it. The first thing I did when I got to my new dorm room Read More…
College Must Have: Laptop
The Item that is essential to success in college is purchasing your own laptop. This may seem like a no brainer, but it will play a key role in your success no matter your major. This nice things is that laptops now a days come in a variety of types and prices. Personally I chose Read More…
The ‘I cant even’ without it, item.
The ‘I cant even’ without it, item. Humans need stuff, we don’t just use stuff, we need stuff! It takes tools to survive and thrive in this modern era. College is a grind, a knock your down, stuff your head in a book, lock yourself in the library, not enough time in the day grind. Read More…
Become a Big FAN of Dorm Living
In the mix of packing for college you will remember the essentials – shower supplies, bedding, notebooks, but it can be so easy to skim past one of the most life-saving items, a box fan. You’ll leave in September and think, “Oh, it won’t be that bad, it’s already fall.” You’ll arrive move-in day and Read More…
Excuse Me, Did You Say Russian Dumplings?
Now don’t get me wrong, dorm food is good for a few weeks…until you are just sick of it and dying for a change in venue and dining options. I mean one can only eat Gordon’s pizza for so long. After finding a group of friends that I clicked with here at school, they asked Read More…
Poke – The New Wave
Poke is the new wave. You cant go far without seeing a Poke place opened or soon to open. And recently in Madison Poke restaurants have been opening left and right! One of my favorite Poke places is Poke Plus & Teriyaki. The restaurant, which opened only six weeks ago, has already become a popular dining spot Read More…
Have a Pep in Your Step During Long Walks to Class!
Coming into freshman year of college, there are many items one must remember to pack—school supplies, decorations for your new dorm room, the wardrobe…the list goes on. But perhaps an often overlooked item that I found to be the most valuable of all of these was a small, yet life-changing pair of nice headphones. Now, Read More…
Lighting is Key
By Genevieve Vahl String lights – my most indispensable item I brought to college. I had never shared a room in my life and never had lived with anyone besides my mom before moving to college. So moving into a room with two other girls my freshman year was quite a change for me and Read More…
The Secret to Success for UW Freshman
Walking into Freshman Year at UW-Madison, I brought an essential tool with me. One that followed me from high school to college. One that has helped me survive-and thrive-all the way up to my senior year. One that is known as a Nalgene water bottle. A water bottle? All that hype for a stinking Read More…