The summer before your first semester of college can be full of emotions. For many, this is an exciting time to finally start to think about leaving your hometown, and taking on new challenges and meeting new people. With this also comes anxiety or sadness, knowing in just a few short months, you’ll be leaving Read More…
Preparing for College: Stop, Save, Shop
In the time between high school graduation and dorm move in, there’s a new sense of freedom and independence. Thoughts of what the future holds drives excitement and purpose. Here are three tips to help prepare you emotionally and physically to be ready to pack your things and move to Madison, Wisconsin. 1. Take time Read More…
Soak it Up; Prepare
From the moment you click the button to accept your admission to UW-Madison to the moment you step on campus may bring all sorts of emotion: excitement, nervousness, sadness, you name it! However, one thing that I can promise you is that you should start preparing early for this transition and soak up your last Read More…
Take a Break at the Capitol!
Studying for the next exam or working on difficult assignments can be exhausting. However, the Wisconsin State Capitol is nearby, which is a great spot to take a breather and explore all that it has to offer. During the past two years, the Capitol has become my favorite spot to take a break and relax Read More…
Versailles, Escapism at Its Best
As wonderful and exciting as it is to be in college, meeting new people, and learning new things, there are times when you simply need a break. You need to escape, and even dream a little. At times like these, there is no better series than Versailles. This addictive period drama, aired on Netflix, is Read More…
Athleisure wear is the new street wear!
It can be leggings to joggers, compression shorts to short sleeve tees. All are universal pieces of clothes that can be worn to most places! It’s often difficult to decide what to wear on a day to day basis when you have to many clothes, when you go to college you no longer have a Read More…
3 Ways To Make Memories Freshman Year
I am going into my senior year here at UW and I still look back on my freshman year as being the most fun and having the most friends. My first year I made so many friends and had such fun experiences that I wish I could re-live. If you’re like me and are not Read More…
Melting Mendota: Let’s Break the Ice!
Coming to college can mean a lot of things: freedom, change, growth, and so much more! However, entering this new chapter of your life can also mean starting over, which is not always easy. Luckily for you, there are so many ways to make this transition as smooth as possible. For one, finding people that Read More…
Going to College: A Whole New Social Life?
After four years of attending the same high school and seeing the same faces every day, it was exciting yet terrifying to think that I would be leaving my best friends behind. However, after coming to college, I soon realized that there would be far fewer opportunities to meet my high school friends due to Read More…
Why Is A Winter Hat & Scarf Combo a Freshman Year Must Have?
Coming in to college, I wasn’t sure what winter fashion was necessary for the frozen tundra! Here are my top 3 reasons for why the winter hat & scarf are the most important pieces for your freshman year wardrobe: It’s COLD: Walking to class in the middle of February, zipping up your winter jacket just Read More…