Are you bored of boxy logo tees, and plain, boring sweatpants? Spirit wear can be so much more fashionable with some do-it-yourself adjustments! Easy to make tube tops for the game: I promise that almost anyone with a basic knowledge of sewing and a pair of scissors can make these! All you need is an Read More…
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How to Survive a Wisconsin Winter Coming From California
The first thing people ask me when I tell them I attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison is “How do you deal with the cold winters?” People from California cannot wrap their heads around the fact that I choose to leave the typically sunny and 70 degree year-round weather for winters that can reach -20 degrees Read More…
Don’t Be A Karen: 3 Tips to Find Your Home Away From Home
Be Yourself! The best persons you can be is you. Wanna know why? Because there is no nobody else on this earth that is exactly like you. Sure, we all have our similarities, but the most interesting part about you is where you come from and how you came to be the person that stepped Read More…
How to turn a campus into a home
No matter where you are from or the size of the town you called home, moving to a school with over 50,000 individuals is extremely overwhelming. However, that feeling of loneliness doesn’t have to last long. Meeting people is as easy as 1-2-3 Explore the possibility of Greek life. Although there has been a stigma Read More…
“I CAN’T BELIEVE I FORGOT THIS” first-year college guide to footwear
“Boots, boots and MORE boots”! I said to my freshman year roommate at UW. Coast to Snow Tess was from Florida– what seems like a different world to us Midwesterners. Tess was more than unprepared for the winter that Madison had in store for her. Time to Hang up the Flip-Flops To start out the Read More…
Rain or Shine: Style Essentials for The Outdoorsy Student
If you chose Madison for its beautiful lakes, numerous bike trails, and endless running paths, here’s how to take advantage of those assets in style (and all types of weather)! Want to hit the bike path but the sky is looking a little overcast? We got you covered – it’s worth investing in proper fenders, Read More…
Eccentric Finds for Your College Closet
There is no better way to become that cool, fashionable, freshman on campus than snagging apparel from local thrift and vintage shops. Not only does this support small Madison businesses, but it also allows you to explore your own personal style. Browsing these stores will help you discover new fashion trends and find pieces that Read More…
Meeting Your People in College: It’s Easier Than You Think
Coming into college, I was the nervous out-of-state student. My biggest fear in the world was that I somehow would meet no one, have no close friends, and ultimately be forced to drop out due to loneliness. Luckily, I was jus dramatic; everyone is in the same position as you and wants to find their Read More…
Meeting people in College 101
From someone who went through it Coming into college, you may be hesitant on getting tips to meet new people. A lot of advice is cliche or just not practical. Are you really going to meet new friends at a sporting event? I found out the answer is probably no. As someone who has experienced Read More…
Finding Your People: Advice From a Pandemic Freshman
I started my freshman year at UW-Madison with the assumption that making good friends was an inevitable part of the college experience. Unfortunately for me, COVID-19 was raging and my classes were all online. It was hard work and I often felt discouraged, but I was able to start building a solid group of friends. Read More…