As a freshman, I had no idea what I wanted to major in. All I knew for sure was that I loved to write. I wanted to try a Journalism class my second semester, but wasn’t sure which one. My advisor recommended a 3 credit class called J669: Literary Aspects of Journalism. Within the first Read More…
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Download Planta. Your Plants will Thank You, and You’ll Thank You.
Freshman year is hard. Learning to study while leaving time for friends, yourself, work, and your adult chores isn’t easy. Luckily, the Planta app is there to take the stress of plant care off of your mind; plant time can be you time again, and you’ll never forget to water another plant. Planta is free Read More…
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: separating funds in college
If there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s spend money, often in places I shouldn’t. I’ve had a debit card since I was a freshman in high school, and in order to support my shopping and Whole Foods addictions, I’ve had multiple streams of income for years. College has become a new ballgame Read More…
Mindfulness: the key to staying sane in adulthood
As I entered freshmen year, I knew this step in life was synonymous with entering adulthood. A lot of intimidating things happen when entering adulthood. Most incoming college students know the classic adulting things to prepare for like laundry, budgeting, healthy eating, etc. Something that I have learned is very important that most people do Read More…
The Freshman 15: Expectation vs Reality
It’s one of every incoming freshman’s biggest fears – at least, I know it was mine upon entering college. I had been told countless times to watch out for the stereotypical fifteen pounds comprised of late nights, unhealthy food, Ian’s Pizza slices and not enough walks up Bascom Hill. Vain? Maybe, but I couldn’t help Read More…
Trader Joes. That is All.
Adulting is definitely not an easy thing to do. If you’re anything like me, the key to staying stable and happy is eating the right foods and getting enough nutrients. As a freshman in college, this is the probably the hardest transition. While the dining halls offer a variety of good options, sometimes it is Read More…
Guide to Adulting From A New Adult
I am 20 years old, but considering myself an adult feels strange. I do have to give myself credit for how well I’ve adjusted and the tips and tricks I have picked up along the way. My brother is going to be a freshman at UW-Madison next year and today I am going to share Read More…
Volleyball: The Perfect Social and Distant Activity
So, you are starting your freshman year at the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison. The weather will be beautiful, there will be thousands of new people just waiting to meet each other, and something else that isn’t entirely normal that I can’t put a finger on. Oh ya, I remember now. There is a global pandemic Read More…
Explore Black Popular Music with Afro-American Studies 156
Alexander Shashko is the Best! What a class! If you like to learn more about the origins of hip-hop rap, jazz, and rock n roll came to be this is the perfect class to be in. The professor, Alexander Shashko, really knows his history and is always enthusiastic to share his own personal music views Read More…
“Adulting” Skills that are Necessary for Success in College
When you first enter college one of the first things you will realize is how much independence you have. There are no more parents to tell you what to do, no more siblings to boss you around, and no rules. However, this independence comes with responsibility. In order to be responsible and properly take care Read More…