I still remember how overwhelmed I was as an incoming freshman signing up for classes. I was undecided in my major, so I had no idea what to take. To satisfy my Literature requirement, I decided to take LitTrans 254. As someone who typically only reads when I am required to, I was dreading taking Read More…
Why Command Strips are your Best Friend: Dorm Room Edition
Pillows? Check. Sheets? Check. Towels check? Lamp? Check. Command strips? What’s that? Command strips is the best tool to decorate your wall… and here’s why: Easy and Affordable For as cheap as $3, you can hang approximately 10 pictures in your room! Command strips are cheap and easy to use. Since most connivence stores sell Read More…
Don’t Get Distracted! A Look at College Expectations vs. Realities
Coming into college, I was pretty overwhelmed. I was daunted by the typical things college freshman feel anxious about: making friends, grades and classes, knowing my way around campus and getting homesick. However, there was one worry that rose above the rest: managing my time. You see, I’m pretty good at getting things done, and Read More…
Want to Dance, But Don’t Know How?
Taking a dance class seems like a great idea; until you realize it may require actual dance experience, tempo and some kind of rhythm. Right? To answer this question, the answer is nope, not always! To my surprise, I discovered the perfect dance class for beginners like me, who have never danced a day in Read More…
Don’t Sweat It: Bring A Desk Fan To School With You!
Picture this: you finish your first day of class, it’s 80 degrees and sunny, and you come back to a hot, sweaty dorm room. Of course, your room includes the basic college essentials: a bedspread, pillows, sheets, laundry bin, etc. However, you are missing one of the most key items you will need this year: Read More…
Expectation vs. Reality: The Lakeshore Dorms
Every freshman coming to Madison knows about THE LAKESHORE DORMS and how they are boring and not really a part of campus. Well, I thought that too when I got my last choice for a dorm and was placed in Kronshage Showermann. I was devastated. I thought I would never make friends, never be able Read More…
Expectation vs. Reality: Residence Hall Social Lives
When talking to previous grads and getting college advice, I got the impression that residence halls were the place to find a community and friendships to last a lifetime. This is not what I found in my Lakeshore dorm. My roommate and I decided we wanted to live somewhere off the beaten path. Somewhere nice Read More…
Tired of Netflix? Try learning a new skill!
Being alone can really start to get to you, however, it doesn’t have to mean that you cannot do something great to pass your time. One thing that a lot of UW-Madison students do not know is that your UW email will let you access all of the LinkedIn Learning Courses, for FREE! There are Read More…
Goodbye Warm Weather: a Wisconsin Winter
How are you going to handle the cold? Do you really want to trade the beach for the snow? Why are you leaving the warm weather? These were the types of questions that I was immediately bombarded with when I told people that I would be attending the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Upon just hearing Read More…
The Important History Behind the Music: Afro-American Studies 154 Hip-Hop and Contemporary American Society
The hip-hop culture we know today extends far beyond the music and is deeply rooted in African American history. All students who love music and have an interest in history and contemporary social issues are guaranteed to appreciate AfroAmer 154. Professor Alexander Shashko’s voice carries through the lecture hall in a way that makes you Read More…