When I turned 18, I thought I was a true adult. However, when I got to college, I couldn’t believe what I had gotten myself into. Luckily I started to write things down. I don’t think I’ve ever been told with good direction: “don’t write that down, you’ll remember it,” because I won’t. Therefore, tip Read More…
Category: Unit 4
Lake Mendota: The Hub of Student Life
Whether you’re from Wisconsin or not, when you move to campus you will quickly realize that you must become accustomed to all types of weather throughout the year. That being said, you can use these seasons to your advantage in order to bond with your friends and experience some of the best part of the Read More…
Hmong American Inclusion | HASA
Many Hmong-American students on campus are first-generation students and are far away from home. Many freshmen have a hard time connecting and finding social clicks within campus. This could lead to loneliness and seclusion from the campus spirit. Hmong American Student Association is an organization on campus that helps connect fellow Hmong students who are Read More…
Make the Most of Your Academic Dreams
With college, your first priority is obviously academics. You’re paying tuition, and your parents don’t want that money to go to waste. At UW-Madison, there are more options than you’d believe. So why don’t you get your money’s worth? Some students come in knowing exactly what they’d like to pursue. But if you’re like me, Read More…
Organization is More Important Than You Think
Organization does not come easy to everyone, but it is a skill that everyone should have. Organization will keep your life less stressful and will allow you to make the most of your time at the University of Wisconsin. Here are 3 ways to stay organized. 1. In classes Using a planner is the best Read More…
Mice, Fruit Flies and Adulting Oh My
Mom and dad told you about how much you’ll miss the home cooked food, your sister talked about how hard it is to budget and your brother even mentioned that the college dating scene is HARD. But, no one prepared you for the scariest task you will face as an adult: bugs, rodents and other Read More…
From Child to Adult Real Quick!
After Freshman year, I can safely say that I have “adulted.” I have been on my own for the first time in my life, which has not caused me difficulty but confidence. To incoming Freshman, you may think that this time where you “adult” never comes. It happens to the best and the worst of Read More…
Become a Stand-Up Adult Citizen with this One Step
Me? I’m a rising senior that transferred to UW from a small college in OR my sophomore year, now paying bills with my own checkbook. You? A rising freshman with very little “adulting” experience, about to begin living in the “real world”. Take a breath! If there’s anything I’ve learned about being a college student, Read More…
Beauty is Pain(less)
Adjusting to a new city can be intimidating especially when you have your girl at home who always cuts your hair, or that salon down the street that knows your nails better than you do. However, the perks of going to a city school is that you have plenty of options to choose from. Here Read More…
Dishes and Laundry and Payments, oh my!
When it comes to college, there is a huge difference from when you were in high school. You are on your own. Yes you can go home as you please, but the key to adulting is trying to stay on your own as much as possible. When it comes to adulting, there are three things Read More…