I’d be lying if I told you that I knew exactly what I wanted to major in when I first got to college. The only thing I did know was that I liked to write. So, I started out as a communications major before discovering my passion for journalism and publications. I didn’t come to Read More…
Category: Unit 2
For the student-athlete in you!
Sconnie Sports Talk is a great way to get involved on campus. As an official club on campus, SST gives amazing opportunities for student journalists with media access to all Wisconsin Badgers team, as well as featured speakers that are open to the public every semester. Sconnie Sports Talk is a way for students that are Read More…
Date night on a budget!
It’s a well-known fact that most college students are looking to save money whenever possible. Tuition is expensive! In a city like Madison, WI, there is always something going on whether it’s a concert, party or new restaurant opening. The price tag on these activities can get pretty steep really quickly. If you are looking Read More…
The Cheapest, Most Affordable Way to Live Lakeside
While it seems like living in UW’s Southeast dorms is becoming increasingly popular, it’s important to make sure you don’t overlook the great options that Lakeshore has to offer. Many of the Lakeshore dorms are a bus ride or a very sweaty bike ride away from classes, but there’s one that beats the distance while Read More…
3 Tips to help Freshman Tackle the First Few Weeks of Classes!
unit 4, mod b Being an incoming freshman, you can have a range of different emotions—all completely normal don’t worry—from excited, to terrified, to anxious and many more. These feelings could be about meeting new friends, or deciding whether or not to join certain on campus clubs or about what it will actually be like Read More…
Why You Should Take a Study Break Along the Lakeshore Path
You’ve been studying for a while now. You begin to lose concentration. Your brain even starts to hurt. You can’t take it anymore. The solution is simple: You need a study break along the Lakeshore path! What is the Lakeshore path? This picturesque trail ties together the entire Lakeshore Nature Preserve, a beautiful scene along Read More…
Break a Sweat During Your Study Break!
GROUP B UNIT 2, STUDY BREAK Being a busy college student, it is very easy for one to become overwhelmed by schoolwork and your life revolves around upcoming tests, homework assignments, and presentations. With that being said, it is very important for every student to step back, and take an hour or two a day Read More…
Lakeshore Trail – A Place to Escape the Stresses of Studying
You awaken to hushed whispers of students studying frantically at a table across from you. The library is nearly empty, but with your study sheet plastered to your face with dried drool, and your coffee colder than ice, it hits you like a rock that you need a break. A nap will suffice for some people, Read More…
Hidden Gems: Study Spots
With over 30 libraries on UW-Madison’s campus, you could spend most of a semester testing out new places to study. However, many would agree that you would be doing it wrong if you did not incorporate some of Madison’s unconventional study spots into your schedule. Some days, you wake up ready to plow through all Read More…
Studying Spots: Out with the old and In with the new
Who said studying had to be done in a boring old library? Time from time when I need to get serious work I’ll head to the library, but I recently discovered a few new places to keep me from falling asleep at Memorial. Switching up study spots helps you stay motivated and doesn’t ruin a Read More…