I hadn’t developed good study habits in high school, but once coming to college I picked up a very useful one. In the town I grew up, we had a few libraries but not as much at Madison. Something that helps me study is changing up the location of where I study every now and Read More…
Pixie Dust Isn’t Real
Before you read any further, I must warn you that I am not the right person to seek advice from, when it comes to “adulting”. You are talking to the guy that unsuccessfully made oatmeal this morning before locking himself out of his apartment. Anyhow, my immaturity is actually great news for you. Let me Read More…
Don’t Leave For The Dorms Without It!
Lets face it – that one chunk of dirt on your carpet has been sitting in a ‘way-too-visible-to-ignore’ spot for a ‘way-too-long-to-ignore’ amount of time. You walk past it everyday, and somedays, you even think to grab it and toss it into the trash… but alas, you do not – which is a shame because Read More…
The Sounds of Study Sessions
Regardless of major, classes, or schedule, chances are that soon after the semester begins you’ll have to discover how you study best. Other entries in this blog offer great suggestions for learning/studying, but I’m here to offer my own: having a reliable study music playlist (or more) can help your focus and make studying more Read More…
NEVER SAY NO TO LEFTOVERS
Listen to me very carefully when I tell you to always nod your head “yes” when your server asks if you want a to-go box. Always. Under no circumstance should you ever answer “no” to that question and leave behind the food that you paid good money for. That stuff is valuable. Let me rephrase Read More…
Get to know your home for the next 4 years with this cheap and easy, fun-filled nighttime activity [warm weather edition]:
One of the most commonly repeated pieces of advice given to freshmen in college is that “everyone is in the same boat” and to not be afraid to “step out of your comfort zone and try new things”. But I’m sure you’ve already heard that. Moving somewhere new and starting college can be a scary Read More…
Call Your Mom: It’s the Adult Thing to Do
I get it, life gets busy. But on Sundays, it’s time to call your parents and let them know you’re alive. Those missed calls and voicemails from your mom or dad asking you about if you’ve been eating or remembering to wash your clothes may sound annoying and unnecessary, but it’s just her (or him) Read More…
Read this and you will never worry about life
Hello there! I see that your interest was peaked by my title and you are here for a solution to “hack” college and the “adulting” life. Well, I hate to break it to you buddy but that is not possible. Life has no hacks unless you are Neo from the matrix. Yes, this Neo. Can Read More…
The Adult Life of College
With the start of college and all of the fun and experiences that are created, comes many new challenges that you may face throughout the year and even within days of moving into your dorm or around the Madison area. The three Life Hacks to college that are essential include; always make your bed in Read More…
Forgotten Libraries at UW – Madison
For all of you incoming freshman, I’m sure you will receive plenty of advice on study tactics, ways to avoid homework when possible, and how to focus when you need to. What a lot of people don’t tell you is how many incredible libraries are available that a lot of people don’t even know about. Read More…