Don’t let those new muscles go to waste! Now that you’ve spent almost two semesters trekking up and down Bascom Hill, building up your cardiac strength and sculpting your calves like a Greek god’s, you might as well keep up your stamina. Wisconsin’s Door County could be the solution. Home to five state parks, 19 county Read More…
Leaving the Books Behind, but Keeping the Friends: 3 Ways to Spend Spring Break in NYC
You don’t have to travel far for a great spring break, especially when it’s only a week long. So, why not take a trip to New York City with some college friends! It’s the perfect place to go on mini adventures throughout the city. Even if you’re already from Read More…
Top 5 vacation spots for broke college kids
Lets face it, as amazing as vacationing on a tropical beach sounds, we’re college students. The vast majority of us don’t have any money and are probably severely in debt. Here are 5 fun vacation spots for college students that have to do spring break on a budget. 1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 2. Door Read More…
Daydreaming of Summer Over Winter Break?
Does winter weather get you down? If so, don’t spend your winter break cooped up under cozy, fleece covers. Instead, get a head start on planning the ultimate summer camping trip! The best part about these prime camping locations listed below, is that they are all located in Wisconsin. Not only will you get to Read More…
5 Madison Spots for a Nighttime Curd Crawl
If Bucky is the University of Wisconsin mascot, then fried cheese curds are the mascot of the state of Wisconsin. As the quintessential Wisconsin snack, there’s no better comfort food to eat on a cold winter night. Instead of going on a bar crawl, go on a cheese curd crawl all around Madison! It’s way Read More…
Madison Night Market: The Terabithia of Downtown Madison
It’s very common for freshmen to go back to their hometowns for summer after finishing their first year of college. I will be the first person to tell you to reconsider, because there is one event that is exclusive to a Madison, WI summer that you just aren’t going Read More…
Budget Friendly Spring Break Guide: Road Trip
Spring break costs really add up when you consider flights, meals, and a place to crash. One of the best ways to beat those costs is to pack up your car & get on the road. There are many places your road trip could take you but I recommend going to Utah. I know you Read More…
This spring break enjoy all the benefits to spring skiing at Lake Tahoe!
Even though the snow is starting to melt in Wisconsin, you can still find it on the slopes of ski resorts all around Lake Tahoe. All winter long you endured the harsh Wisconsin winters, but probably didn’t get to experience the joy of skiing. By now I’m sure all of you Freshman know, Wisconsin is Read More…
Freshman Year Adulting 101
Freshman year is a world wind of learning, not just in the classroom. Adulting becomes a very big piece of the new reality that is college. Below are some helpful tips and tricks that I wish someone emphasized to me right from the get go. Hopefully one of these helps you out! 1) Laundry This Read More…
3 Tips for Planning an Epic Road Trip
Freshman year, three friends and I decided to go on a road trip to New Orleans because we didn’t feel like doing the typical college party scene during our week off. We ended up having the trip of a lifetime and became closer than ever because of it. I mean, what better way to Read More…