The first step to mastering “adulting” in college is to practice necessary skills at home before even stepping foot into your apartment or dorm. Grocery Shopping: Research the best deals in Madison for purchasing groceries and then visit the store to make sure it fits your needs. There are so many options in Madison you will Read More…
Keeping the Little Things In Mind
Maybe you’ve done your time in dorms, or maybe you’re just looking for that perfect apartment to spend your entire college career in, either way, here are some of those little things you might not think about checking before signing for an apartment. My name is Tyler Jones, I’m a senior studying astrophysics, and looking Read More…
You’re the parent of yourself
In the younger days, before college, there was always someone telling you what to do. Your teacher was telling you when to hand in your homework and to not run in the hallways. Your parents were telling you to do the chores, wake up for school and be nice to your siblings. Then there are Read More…
3 Tips for UW Student When You’re Feeling Homesick
Coming to college I expected the life I had seen all over my Instagram. Going to frat parties, meeting my best friends in my residence hall, and enjoying every second of freshman year. This did not happen for me. Instead, I was homesick and left questioning why I thought going to UW was a good Read More…
Days Come and Go, Friendships Are Forever
Coming into Freshman year is a scary and exciting situation for anyone. Whether you’re rooming with someone you already know, someone new, or you’re living alone, new people will be all around you, and there are ways to best deal with that. My #1 suggestion is to not do that alone. Finding your friends while Read More…
3 Reasons To Work At A Bar
Why getting a job at a bar early will set you up for an unforgettable college experience Working a college job is typically seen as just a way to make some much-needed cash for rent, books, food, or even beer. That’s all very true, but there are other social benefits to working at a bar Read More…
Must Have Cleaning Supplies: Dorm Room Edition
Your parents have just left you and your new roommate in the dorm at your new school. Right now everything is neat and organized but in a few weeks, it will be clear how badly your room needs to be cleaned. Some posts have described how important it is to keep a dorm clean, but Read More…
You’ve Got (Professional) Mail!
One of the key components to mastering adulthood is knowing how to effectively communicate with other adults. More importantly, how to communicate with other adults online. Many people my age still don’t know how to write a formal email, and it is crucial to be taken seriously in the professional world and establish your credibility Read More…
5 ways to maintain your ~cool~ during your freshman year of college:
Your freshman year of college can be the scariest transition of your life. Most commonly, you enter a new city, have to make new friends, and have to get into the roll of living life without the constant support of your parents by your side. Often, students find themselves constantly overwhelmed between the pressure of Read More…
How You can Still be YOU in a Room of Two
Moving into college, I had to adjust to living in the same room as someone else. I love my roommate, but it does get a little frustrating when you’re with someone 24/7. Here are a few ways that you can separate yourself from the cluttered dorm life. One thing that I definitely underutilized during my Read More…