The transition from high school to college is one of the biggest changes in a young person’s life. In high school, everything is broken up and scheduled to provide students with the best guidance in order to help them succeed. College, on the other hand, is a completely different story. Nobody cares if you decide Read More…
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Your Complete Checklist to Becoming an Apartment Touring Pro
Apartment tours can definitely be a little awkward, but use them wisely. Follow this checklist to be a smart apartment hunter and avoid rookie mistakes. Check the appliances When was the last time they were replaced? Have previous tenants had issues with anything? Take a look inside the fridge, does it look clean, big Read More…
Why You Need to Become a “Planner Person” in College
Congratulations, after all of your hard work in high school, you’ve gotten into UW-Madison! So, here’s the real question: how many of you actually used the student planner you got for free every year? Here’s why you’ll need to use one this coming fall to help plan your study time… 1. Unlike high school, most Read More…
Apartment Life
Now you may be asking yourself whether or not to invest on living in an apartment. I’ll tell you right now the apartment life is the way to go. With the apartment there is no need to worry about other fees such as cable, electricity, gas, or even water. Most apartment buildings will include with Read More…
Wondering How College Students Really Study? Check This Out!
During your first year at UW-Madison, it can be hard to balance having fun and studying hard. If you manage your time and follow these tips, your life will be easier and your grades will be great! First, it is vital to attend all classes. I know it’s tempting to skip big lectures, because no Read More…
The Real Full House: How to live with six roommates
Living with friends in college sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, for the most part, it is. Every night is a sleepover, you never have to go far to find a shoulder to cry on, and you’re constantly making fun plans and laughing lots. But, anyone would be crazy to say there are Read More…
Big 10 School; Big List Of Apartment Options
Each year finding a place to live along with roommates who agree with the price, location, and even management company becomes increasingly harder. Searching for available apartments or houses used to be a gruesome task, which involved walking around campus looking at “For Rent” signs or even knocking on doors asking for the landlords phone Read More…
Pace Yourself In Everything That You Do
After three years of getting myself acquainted to the way things work around here, the best piece of advice that I can give any incoming freshman is to pace yourself. Not just in studying, but in new friendships, going out in downtown Madison and eating everything the dining hall has to offer because yes, the Read More…
Tips for How to Survive in Your First Apartment (and Live by Yourself)
The first year of college life could be a mixture of happiness and headaches. While dorm life could be enjoyable and lovely, there are some down sides such as small kitchen, limited room space, and infinite socializing events (for those quiet or anti-social people). So, most people choose to move out after the first year Read More…
Perks of Finals Week
Everyone dreads and stresses about finals week and acts like it’s the worst week of their lives. Yes, finals suck but there are a few perks you might not consider. Puppies on campus: This might be the best perk of finals week. During finals week there is at least one event put on by the school Read More…