Need a study break? Connect with friends for a quick cup of coffee! According to Nestle Family, the caffeine in coffee can increase energy and mood as well as enhance your short term memory and improve concentration, making it the perfect addition to any hard day of studying. So stay energized and grab a drink! Read More…
Category: Unit 3
When Taco Tuesday Gets Serious…
Wondering what you should do for dinner this Tuesday? I’m not. College students are notorious for finding the best “hole in the wall” restaurants throughout their many late night wanderings. Well, I’ll save you some wandering and tell you right now to head to Los Gamelos. This place is hands down the best Mexican food Read More…
Cafe Review: Indie Coffee
We all know that feeling of waking up on a Saturday or Sunday morning, simply needing a savory breakfast and a hot cup of coffee (especially if you’re a college student). In Madison, it seems like there are places for this on every corner. However, sometimes the best places are the “hole-in-the-wall” spots with a signature Read More…
Parents In? Eat Out!
Madison is a prime hub for student life, especially when it comes to food. Cheap and quick eats are available in the University Dining Halls such as Gordons, as well as up and down State Street. From sandwiches to Chinese food to Mediterranean, the list of options is extensive, but where do you go when Read More…
Time-Out at the Terrace
My go-to place to waste the awkward amount of time in between classes would be Memorial Union. Although the weather is only nice for what feels like four months out of the year, when it’s a gorgeous day out there’s no place I’d rather be than the Terrace, even for that hour gap period or Read More…
4 Tips for Healthy Eating in Dorm Living
Cooking is hard, especially when all you’re allowed to use is a microwave. Dorm life is a lot of things, but it is not an easy place to eat healthy. To help with that, here are 4 ways that make eating healthy in the dorms a little easier. Utilize the dining halls. I know that Read More…
Restaurant Review: Bassett Street Brunch Club
Bassett Street Brunch Club is conveniently located on 444 W. Johnson Street. It is one of the most popular spots in downtown Madison for people, especially college students on campus, to grab yummy food. You will find all day brunch and additional delicious comfort food classics on their menu. There will generally be a long Read More…
The Humble Avocado: Fried Edition
The avocado is one of the best foods. Period. It contains healthy fats (believe it or not, your body needs fat!), tons of whole nutrients (fiber, potassium, B-vitamins, etc), and leaves you feeling full but not overly bloated. But have you branched out of the standard avocado-on-a-burger or avocad0-on-a-salad? Avocados are actually great on their own and Read More…
Late Night Munchies
We have all had that late night hunger strike after coming home from a party or while hanging out with friends. Fortunately enough, downtown Madison has a whole host of food available to satisfy our grumbling tummies! Here’s a list of some of my top recommendations when encountering these inevitable late night munchies: Ian’s Pizza Read More…
Welcome to the Campus Survival Guide, brought to you by J175!
Hello! Welcome to the Campus Survival Guide, your how-to for surviving and thriving at UW-Madison. This blog is brought to you by the students of J175: Media Fluency in the Digital Age. Over the next few weeks, we will be writing and posting about a variety of topics, including hidden study spots in Madison, ways to Read More…