Unfortunately, some human beings need to actually sleep to be optimally functional, so in order to be considerate peers we do our best not to interrupt their sleep during certain times of night. Quiet hours in most dorms on campus are applied from 11:00pm to 7:00am Sunday through Thursday and Midnight to 7:00am Friday and Read More…
Speakers and Hippie Christmas in Madison
Music is a key part of maintaining a healthy state. Whether you’re listening to dance, to cry, or to workout, there’s countless applications. Similarly, music brings people together through similar bands, concerts, and festivals. Consequently, one item that I found to be indispensable in college is a good speaker. Similar to music, there’s countless applications Read More…
Meeting Your Most Important Friend, You.
People will give you the most random advice before you start your freshman year. Join this! Do that! Don’t do that! Sleep more, party less. Party more, sleep less! At the end of the day, college is the first time you ever get to truly just be yourself. When I came to UW-Madison two years Read More…
2 Helpful Time-Saving Tips
Getting set up at college was difficult for me. I had to fly halfway across the country to a school where I knew literally 2 people. When my parents dropped me off they helped me get set up in my room and then that was it, and they left. I was pretty lost and didn’t Read More…
Living on your own? Take a minute and listen to this…
Living by yourself for the very first time can be scary! Especially if you’re used to your mom always telling you what to do and when to do it. Getting organized requires little effort. I have curated a collection of little things that help me stay organized. When you buy a new box of something- Read More…
Two-Sided Polaroid For Your Two Beloved Pets
Going away to college and being away from your family for the first time can be really tough. However, they don’t always talk about how much you’ll miss your pets… that’s another story. When I left my Wisconsin home for the University of Arizona my freshman year, I missed my dog, Yogi, so much that Read More…
HollyWUD Glamour
One of the great things about college is that feeling when you discover something that makes you go “Aw HELL yeah, this is free?!”. That’s the exact feeling I had when I discovered the Marquee in Union South. Bet you didn’t know that there’s a committee dedicated to bringing you FREE movies all school year Read More…
Messes, and How I Learned to Avoid Them
When I first started college, I quickly learned something very important, that I HATE to clean microwaves. As a frequent soup eater, my usual tactic of heating up soup on the stove was rendered obsolete. Wait in line to use a cramped kitchen with a half-broken stove? No thanks! But as I cooked my beloved Read More…
International students
For international students If you come to the university of Wisconsin-madison, make aure to see if there are anybody else fromtour country or near your country coming in that same year. It is a lot easier to make friends that way because you can already connect with someone. You should also make sure if there Read More…
Netflix isn’t a Hobby, Try Something New
College is a great time and place to try something new. Everyone will tell you to join clubs, tryout for a team, or become a member of some sort of organization. While all of these suggestions are great and everyone should become involved, it is also important to take on smaller hobbies that can help Read More…