Just imagine: You are attending your first job fair. You have printed off your pristine resume. Prepared knowledgeable questions. Practiced a firm yet friendly handshake. And you have the perfect outfit picked out that is folded in a dresser drawer at the moment. As you dress yourself, you realize, to your horror, that the nice Read More…
Never Had to Study in High School? These 3 Tips Will Save You in College!
If you’re anything like me, studying was a joke in high school. Luckily, I didn’t have to really study at all in order to get good grades, which led my English teacher to tell me, “I can’t wait until you get to college, then you’ll HAVE to learn how to study.” And well what do Read More…
Cooking Without a Kitchen
College life is a big change for many, bringing with it independence and responsibilities. One of these newfound tasks is to stay fed. This is something that can seem daunting to many, especially when budgets must be taken into account, but fear not! No matter the budget and regardless of kitchen access, it just takes Read More…
You NEED To Bring A Portable Charger To College
We’ve all been there – plowing away at a term paper, vigorously scrolling away at social media or quickly spiraling down a black hole of viral videos when suddenly, our device dies. Nothing kills the mood more than a dead battery. That is why it has become absolutely essential to carry a portable charger around. Read More…
4 Skills to Learn This Winter Break
Winter break, a month that all college students look forward to after a long semester of classes, finals, and not enough sleep. If you’re not careful though, winter break can turn into four long weeks of you sitting bored at home–you might even find yourself wishing you were back on campus! To avoid this, try Read More…
The Freshman Fifteen is NOT Mandatory
For those of you who are unaware, the term freshman fifteen refers to the weight that many individuals gain during their first year of college. This phenomenon is undoubtedly due to the bad food habits that often go with one living on his or her own for the first time, and the stresses that first-year students commonly Read More…
Bring Batteries and Leave Worries Behind
You wouldn’t bring a cell phone or a laptop without a charger, but what about those electronics that don’t have a rechargeable battery? The types and number of batteries you should bring really depends on what electronic devices you use and how often you use them. However, long story short, avoid the hassle of having Read More…
Study Strategies: What works and what doesn’t
Everyone learns differently. You’re either a visual, audio or tactile learner, right? WRONG! For years students have been taught about learning styles to help them better tailor their studying to their strengths. But guess what? “Learning styles” don’t actually exist! So what is the best way to learn? Check out some studying Do’s and Don’ts Read More…
One Fish, Two Fish, Raw Fish…. Red Sushi
Gordons Dining Hall is good and all but sometimes there is a need for change or a slightly more romantic date spot than the booths next to the Flamingo Market. Although this spot is slightly more expensive than a meal swipe on the WisCard it truly will not disappoint you or your lucky date. Red Read More…
Never Be Board Again With These Games…
During your time in college you will experience pressure to “go out,” but what most students don’t realize is that you can have just as much fun, if not more fun, right there at home. “Hold up, you are telling me what now?” I know what you are thinking: “you’ve got to Read More…