Hi, freshman! I’m sure you feel you’ve missed out on some of the best months of senior year because of COVID-19. Still, I hope you’re finding light in spite of this situation and looking forward to coming to UW-Madison this fall! One of my favorite parts leading up to arriving at college (which you can Read More…
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Here’s the deal. Keeping track of your money isn’t an option once you get to college, it is a necessity. You no longer have your mom handing you 10 dollars before going out with your friends, or your dad to take you for take-out after practices. It’s just you and your debit card… and that’s Read More…
Don’t Rush It: Why I Quit Sorority Recruitment
One of the main discussion topics towards the end of senior year was who was and was not rushing at their various upcoming schools. The general consensus among my friends was that, obviously, I would rush. Maybe it was because I used to wear a lot of Vineyard Vines and go to Starbucks every day, Read More…
The Whimsical World of Italian Film
Communication Arts 460, or Italian Film, is one of my favorite classes I’ve taken during my time at UW Madison. It is taught by Professor Patrick Rumble and consisted only of small lectures of about sixty people. I went into the class without any expectations of the coursework or difficulty level, but was pleasantly surprised. Read More…
Congrats on Your New Free Time
Heading into college, I was expecting 4 more years of the same high school routine, waking up at the crack of dawn and getting home just in time for dinner, exhausted. I thought the main difference in my classes would be that they were not all located in the same building. Little did I know Read More…
Regardless of Your Religious Background, Take Jewish 231
I’ll never forget the profuse feeling of helplessness that I had experienced during my SOAR weekend shortly before freshman year began. Trying to pick classes seemed like an impossible task; not only did the list of general education requirements seem endless, but ultimately I had absolutely no idea what my interests were at the time. Read More…
You Might Need Some Life Hacks to Survive School
College can be a pain. Yes, I know in my last post I said that college is totally do-able, and I stand by that, but it’s tiring sometimes. This past school year I easily put in fifteen-hour days: class or a combination of class and work from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm followed by four-to-six Read More…
If You Don’t Know What You Want To Do With Your Life, Take This Class
Figuring out what to dedicate your academic life to is terrifying. Personally, entering college with a wishy-washy “UNDECIDED” major felt embarrassing. I refused to admit to myself that I had no passion to pursue, and silently yearned to find a major that made me want to sacrifice my Thursday nights to study. For months, the Read More…
There’s an App For That – Getting Around UW-Madison
Getting around campus in Madison can be done in many ways. Biking, buses, Uber, or just simple walking will get you virtually anywhere you need to go in 30 minutes or less. But, figuring out the best options for yourself is best done with apps. So, here’s 3 apps that’ll best help you navigate UW-Madison Read More…
3 Ways COM 260 Prepares Students to Take on Anything
As a new college student, figuring out the world and the role you play in it, choosing classes can be daunting. COM 260, however, is a no brainer. Professor Sara McKinnon focuses on why effective communication goes hand-in-hand with human behavior. With about 250 students in the class, I really enjoyed meeting people from all Read More…