Disclaimer: this is not a post about how to clean your dorm but rather why cleaning is important. At last, you have left home and are ready embark on this new journey college is! Now, you have a shared 10×10 bedroom with someone who is presumably a stranger at the moment of your arrival in Read More…
Tag: Housing
The truth about living on the notorious Mifflin St.
If you are an incoming freshman at UW- Madison, there is a chance that you know about Mifflin street. Once you come to campus, Mifflin street will become almost second nature. When looking for houses, my roommates and I wanted to live on Mifflin because of the social life. We now rent a house on Read More…
How To Make Friends in the Dorms
Coming into a new school, environment, or situation is always a bit nerve-wracking. But coming into a new school, a new “home”, a tiny dorm, and maybe not knowing ANYBODY around you… that can be extremely scary. But there’s no need to fear because I have a few tips on how you can make some Read More…
Tips to Expand Your Circle
Going to college can be scary. The dorms can be scary. How will you live without your lifelong high school friends? Luckily, almost every UW-Madison freshman is in the same boat as you. Everyone is looking for new friends! Yay! Follow these unconventional tips for friend-making made easy in the dorms. Tip #1: Leave Your Door Read More…
The “Ten Commandments” for College
It’s your first time away from home. Your parents aren’t there to put three meals a day on your plate. You have to organize your life without any help. What do you do? Here the “Ten Commandments” for college: 1. Always get enough groceries for the week– you don’t want to make more than one Read More…
5 Reasons Why I Wish I Still Lived in a Dorm
Looking back on my dorm life nearly 30 years ago, I had no idea how good I had it. When you’re 18 years old living in a dorm might seem a little hokey, but here are some of reasons why I wish I still lived in one today: Cafeteria – I mean I am a Read More…
First Year Means First Big Decisions
Housing can be tough your freshman year whether you live in an apartment or have a dorm on campus. Most have a roommate who they may have not known before and that can be challenging for some. How about deciding to purchase a meal plan or cook for yourself? Below are some tips on how Read More…
How-To Avoid The Freshman 15 Using a Microwave and Mini-Fridge
Coming into college, my cooking abilities relied on one appliance: the microwave. Growing up, I had grown accustomed to having healthy meals prepared for me, and truthfully, I hadn’t considered the fact that avoiding the Freshman 15 might require some workarounds, especially when presented with more than enough indulgences the dining halls had to offer. Read More…
What 3 Things You Need For Taking Showers in the Dorms
College is full of all sorts of new experiences. One of them is sharing a bathroom with a hall full of other students. College bathrooms are a whole new ballpark–especially when it comes to showers. Here are three things you need to take showers in your dorm! 1.Shower shoes. This is a must. Now that Read More…
How to Deal with Even the Most Difficult Roommate
When you sign a lease to a house or an apartment with your friends in college, you picture fun nights watching movies together, baking together, and just hanging out and having fun. But that’s not how it always turns out — sometimes living with someone turns into a real nightmare. Here’s some tips on how Read More…