Becoming an adult and going to college comes with a lot of freedom. You are likely to learn a lot about yourself throughout your new journey into adulthood. With that being said, it’s important to prioritize some of the important stuff before you can have your down time! I found laundry is important to not Read More…
Why headphones are the most essential back to school supply:
It’s the night before moving into your college dorm, you are both anxious and exciting, anticipating unloading your belongings into your new home and meeting your random roommate who is bound to be your new family! Of course, you have your bedspread, sheets, pillows, toiletries, and laundry packed, and you feel as if you are Read More…
Opportunities: The Key to Student Life
As someone admitted to UW-Madison, you’re likely no stranger to taking advantage of opportunities. There’s a good chance that you leveraged your involvement in clubs, sports, and academics to make your way to this University. Now that you’ve made it here, there is no one pushing you to get involved and stay involved. While that Read More…
The Ultimate Adulting Life Hack
The ultimate adulting life hack is… drum roll please…. STICKY NOTES! Sticky notes are the sole reason I am able to remember anything in college. From homework to intramural sports to work, balancing everything in college can be a real challenge. If you’re like me, you’re somewhat scatterbrained, and keeping track of everything you have Read More…
Home to Dorm: Everything you need to get from home to dorm
Finding the perfect person to live with, the perfect sheets to sleep on and figuring out how to organize all your things into a dorm can be tough. I’m here to share a few insightful tips I have picked up along the way. -How to find your perfect match: Sure, you may have shared a Read More…
WARNING: BRING BOOTS.
I grew up in a small town in, Minnesota. As senior year of high school winded down, my friends and I were trying to decide where we were going to head for the next four years of our lives. While most of my friends ended up heading down south to escape the cold, I headed Read More…
Why a Hammock Should Be On Your Packing List for Your Freshman Year at UW-Madison
You’ve got your toothbrush, pillow, and bedding, but what’s something less obvious you should bring with you to school? A nylon parachute hammock is a simple way to enjoy the outdoors and a go-to activity to do with friends! Easy, Portable, and Affordable The most common place you’ll see hammocks is in the trees along Read More…
The Single Item That Brought the Whole Hallway to Our Dorm Room
Moving into the Dorm can be an intimidating experience. You may face loneliness, homesickness, or even confusion when navigating your new environment. I certainly did, but I made it through my first year successfully, and so can you—with the help of smell, that is. Of course, you’re going to pack all the basics first: bedding, Read More…
Make Hoofers Part Of Your UW-Madison Experience
With nearly 900 student organizations on campus you’re bound to find one that fits your interests! From academic clubs to athletic clubs, I would definitely take advantage of the student organizations on campus. Not only is it a great way to meet new people but it also helps relieve stress and gets your mind off Read More…
The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword
Many kids leave for college remembering all the sentimental items that they don’t really need. Family photos, friendship bracelets, their ‘blankie’– all useless junk that won’t help them when they enter the doors of doom of that first class. However, there is one indispensable object that I have learned to love and cherish throughout my Read More…