Suddenly you are on your own. No parents telling you what to do. They are not making your breakfast with you anymore, driving you to school, to sports practice and more. You are on your own. I mean you have all the friends that you have and the friends that you are going to make Read More…
Category: Unit 4
The Best Resource for Adulting: Your Parents
Moving out of the house and into a life of independence can seem like one of the best moments of your life, but in reality, it’s simply a gateway to what many call responsibility which is no fun. The first instinct for many is to tackle all this new responsibility on their own as if Read More…
Can You Adult?
Welcome to the life of an adult! As a college freshman, you are expected to live like an adult for the first time in your life. With living on your own there comes a lot of responsibility and as daunting as it is, there’s only a few steps needed to take for you to feel Read More…
How To Defuse A Ticking Timebomb
If you’re anything like me, you have terrible anger issues. It’s like a ticking timebomb and the slightest thing could set you off. The reality of college is it is hard. You will have terrible days, hard test, lousy teachers, and sometimes things just build up and you need to release them. Back at home, Read More…
Practice Makes Perfect When it Comes to “Adulting”
The first step to mastering “adulting” in college is to practice necessary skills at home before even stepping foot into your apartment or dorm. Grocery Shopping: Research the best deals in Madison for purchasing groceries and then visit the store to make sure it fits your needs. There are so many options in Madison you will Read More…
You’re the parent of yourself
In the younger days, before college, there was always someone telling you what to do. Your teacher was telling you when to hand in your homework and to not run in the hallways. Your parents were telling you to do the chores, wake up for school and be nice to your siblings. Then there are Read More…
3 Tips for UW Student When You’re Feeling Homesick
Coming to college I expected the life I had seen all over my Instagram. Going to frat parties, meeting my best friends in my residence hall, and enjoying every second of freshman year. This did not happen for me. Instead, I was homesick and left questioning why I thought going to UW was a good Read More…
Days Come and Go, Friendships Are Forever
Coming into Freshman year is a scary and exciting situation for anyone. Whether you’re rooming with someone you already know, someone new, or you’re living alone, new people will be all around you, and there are ways to best deal with that. My #1 suggestion is to not do that alone. Finding your friends while Read More…
3 Reasons To Work At A Bar
Why getting a job at a bar early will set you up for an unforgettable college experience Working a college job is typically seen as just a way to make some much-needed cash for rent, books, food, or even beer. That’s all very true, but there are other social benefits to working at a bar Read More…
You’ve Got (Professional) Mail!
One of the key components to mastering adulthood is knowing how to effectively communicate with other adults. More importantly, how to communicate with other adults online. Many people my age still don’t know how to write a formal email, and it is crucial to be taken seriously in the professional world and establish your credibility Read More…