Don’t be afraid to wander

UW-Madison has a big campus, and there is so much to explore. Don’t get into the habit of only going to class and back. Visit as many buildings on campus as you can, even if you don’t have classes in them. Here are some interesting places/activities I’ve found. D.C. Smith Greenhouse One frigid December day, Read More…

Tortured Without Tissues

Many people heading off to college overlook the simple necessities in life. At UW-Madison, the dorms focus on environmental sustainability and only provide hand dryers in the bathrooms. As people adjust to their new lives in the dorm, their bodies are adjusting to the new environment. Along with a new place to live, comes the Read More…

Plan Ahead with a Planner

Transitioning into college was a hard one for me, especially when it came to studying or staying on schedule with assignments. In high school, I didn’t have to study a lot to pass tests nor did I need a set schedule. I basically wung a lot of my high school experience. Coming to college was Read More…

May the light be with you!

The library may be one of the better study space options, but on those winter nights or late night study sessions, sometimes you may just want to stay in your home away from home. On nights like these, my clip-on lamp was the perfect dorm accessory! Having time to wind down after a long day Read More…