College: when classes become more difficult and you expect to be pulling all-nighters studying at the library. Looking back, high school consisted of extremely long days: waking up at 6am, 8 hours of school, after school sports or late evening activities, hours of homework, and finally getting to bed around 12am. So far my experience Read More…
Make Your Room The Place To Be
I won’t forget the time I first stepped foot into my freshman dorm. It seemed so plain and too simple. I know an essential item to make your dorm that much better…. Cool lights! Below I have listed three reasons why lights are an essential dorm item! Dimmer lighting I know my dorm freshman year Read More…
Your Roommate Expectation vs. Reality
Having the ability to pick your own roommate either based off of a mutual friend, a Facebook post, or the connection via media platform has changed roommate relationships immensely. More and more college students have the expectation to become best friends with their roommate, forming an inseparable bond. The reality is that a variety of Read More…
Charge up! It’s About To Be a Great Freshmen Year!
Preparing to move into college as a new freshman at UW was honestly a stressful period of my life. My internal contradictory arguments of whether I was bringing too much or not bringing enough was constantly playing through my mind. As I have grown older I have come to realize how exciting it truly is Read More…
Need to Fulfill a Com B Requirement Without Hurting Your GPA? African 201 May be the Class for You.
Picking classes to fulfill requirements can be tricky. But, it has been made easier with websites like “Rate My Professor” and “Mad Grades”. “Rate My Professor” gives student feedback on professors and courses, while “Mad Grades” shows grade-distributions of courses taken at UW-Madison. Feedback from these sites is why I decided to take Professor Brown’s Read More…
Adventure Awaits!
There is one thing that is absolutely imperative to having a good college experience. It’s not expensive and anyone can get it. The most important thing you need to bring with you to college is a sense of adventure. Now you might think I’m being cheesy, but hear me out. Stepping out of your comfort Read More…
Face wash: Essential to Any College Kid’s Hygiene Routine
What’s better than feeling clean after a long school day of walking/biking all around campus? The answer to that obviously depends on the person, but everyone can agree that jumping in your bed at the end of the day feeling refreshed and clean is comforting. Face wash is one of the most indispensable items to Read More…
Make the Most of your QuaranTIME by Designing Your Dorm Room
Hi, freshman! I’m sure you feel you’ve missed out on some of the best months of senior year because of COVID-19. Still, I hope you’re finding light in spite of this situation and looking forward to coming to UW-Madison this fall! One of my favorite parts leading up to arriving at college (which you can Read More…
Adulting Tips: Balance Is Key
When I first went to the Student Org Fair during my freshman year, I put my email down for at least 20 clubs. I also signed up for a lot of credits, which put me under a lot of stress. I needed to learn how to balance, which is why I am sharing some tips Read More…
Expectation VS. Reality: Balancing Schoolwork and a Social Life in College
The transition from High School to College can be incredibly daunting. I expected to come to Madison and be so overwhelmed with schoolwork that I would rarely be able to attend social events or get involved in various organizations on campus. While I can’t sit here and tell you college will not be incredibly challenging, Read More…