Spring/winter break in college is usually not a break (for your liver at least). While most 18-22 year-olds spend their week-long vacay in a tropical paradise with their besties, sipping a fruity cocktail (or 12) this break alternative will stimulate a different organ- the brain. Now I know it doesn’t seem like the most exciting Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Freshman Year Nightlife 101
Freshman nightlife is some of the best. Everything is new, exciting, and a discovery! Below are 11 ways to make the most memories and friends you can along your journey. Well that and get some of the best late night bites! 1) Attend a sporting event! Year-round UW-Madison has sporting events going on at the Read More…
He Was a (Ice) Sk8r Boi
Although Wisconsin does get hot summers and nice weather in the warmer months, most of the year is spent in a perpetual, freezing cold winter. During those months, it’s hard to find something to do that actually makes you want to leave the warmth of the indoors. However, ice skating is a great way to Read More…
10 night time alternatives to Madison’s party scene
If you’re an incoming student to the University of Wisconsin-Madison or in your last semester here, you’ll never get board here. Unlike our reputation, not everyone wants to party every weekend. Here are some of my favorite non-partying night time actives. Grab a group of friends and treat yourself to a nice dinner Weather you Read More…
Burst Your Bubble and Dodge Those Lasers
It’s easy freshman year to get in a rut and find yourself going to the same places. You get to the point where they all seem the same and blur together. Why not break the monotony and venture out? Getting off of campus is a little scary being a freshman but Ultrazone is a worthy Read More…
Ditch the Crowds: Head to Bonita Springs, Florida for Freshman Year Spring Break
Ah, freshman year spring break. The stress of exams is over and you have a whole week to let loose and tan your pale Wisconsin skin. But while it’s tempting to follow the hordes of college students who flock to South Padre Island and Cancun, an even better vacation is closer than you think — Read More…
Travel Under the Sea for Your First College Winter Break!
Okay, so maybe not literally under the sea, but the Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas is pretty close. They don’t call it “Paradise Island” for nothing… Nothing will be better than to kick back at the beach and relax after your first round of college finals at UW-Madison. Not to mention the Madison tundra in Read More…
Sometimes the old ways of studying are best
The best college studying tactic has only three requirements. One, a handheld pen or pencil. Two, a good sturdy paper notebook. Three, your butt in the chair at the start of lecture. In the modern age, using technology to improve education has simplified many academic endeavors. Researching topics online is many times faster than scouring Read More…
Tips for How to Survive in Your First Apartment (and Live by Yourself)
The first year of college life could be a mixture of happiness and headaches. While dorm life could be enjoyable and lovely, there are some down sides such as small kitchen, limited room space, and infinite socializing events (for those quiet or anti-social people). So, most people choose to move out after the first year Read More…
Lakeshore vs Southeast: The Great Debate
As an incoming freshman, one of the biggest choices you have to make is where to live. While UW-Madison does let you live in an apartment your first year, the dorms are the way to go. The best friendships I have at UW were formed from 6th Floor Smith, and I’m sure almost any UW Read More…