A show that I highly recommend is “Community” starring Joel McHale and directed by famous director Dan Harmon. This show is a fantastic binge and can be found on both Hulu and Netflix. The satirical take of what it is like to go to a Community college is an absolute gut-buster as we follow around Read More…
Making Friends at College: Enjoy the Experience!
Making new friends at college may become the easiest, or the hardest, part of the experience. There are a vast number of ways to make friends at college, as outlined here. The biggest aspect that may be different from high school is that UW-Madison has a very large undergraduate community, so you can be assured Read More…
Freshman Icebreakers: Opening The Door on New Friendships
At some point in our lives, there comes a day where we have to pack-up and leave mom and dads basement. For many it’s the day they move into the dorms as a freshman in college. Moving to college is a big change in itself. It can be nerve racking to be moving a new Read More…
Dorm Diaries: Socializing without Drinking
Living in a residence hall is lively, memorable and can jumpstart life-long friendships. Even with UW-Madison being one of the largest party schools in the United States, drinking isn’t the best icebreaker when meeting new people. Network beyond drinking by sitting in social areas, attending campus events and maintaining an adventurous attitude (safely, of course)! Read More…
Where to Study in Madison
One extremely important thing to studying and learning successfully at UW is finding a good place (or places) to get work done. Finding the right place to study will depend on your studying habits or preferences regarding sound and distractions. This is something that can change depending on what you’re working on, so in this Read More…
Dive into the Unknown
Going to college is scary and exciting all in one, and probably the biggest life change you have ever encountered. Although the weeks and maybe even the whole summer leading up to college will leave you with an uneasy stomach as you battle with the fear of the unknown, there are ways to ease this Read More…
First Year Fashion
There isn’t too much to say when it comes to dressing up for class. We are a very large school which makes it hard to have a dress code for classes. With that being said, I feel it is important to keep mind a few fashion tips when getting ready for class. First a and Read More…
She-Ra Princesses of Power: Not Your Parents’ 80s Cartoon
One TV show that is certainly “Binge-worthy” is She-Ra Princesses of Power on Netflix. What’s unique about She-Ra is that it’s a reboot of a rather cringy 80s television series and She-Ra is the “sister” to He-Man, a very popular 80s cartoon character. However, the creators of the reboot completely revamped the show and it Read More…
Four Easy Ways to Start Making Friends Now!
Congratulations! You’ve decided to attend UW Madison this fall. Freshman year can be stressful — not least because you’re leaving home and childhood friends behind. However, these four strategies will have you connecting with other students and making new friends even before leaving home. Social Media: Connect with fellow Badgers and the University on social Read More…
Running away from your study break
You’re studying for upcoming exams and need a study break. What to do, what to do. Now I know many of you may not agree with me, but hear me out. Go for a run. Yes, a run. As in, physical labor, exercise, “punishment” as some may call it. I’m not saying you have to Read More…