Eventually, freshmen are going to have to venture out of the cocoon that is dorm life and enter the world of apartment hunting. It is stressful, overwhelming, and downright irritating at times. With that being said, have no fear. These 4 tips will make your navigation around Madison housing less painful. Start early. But really, Read More…
Resources for when you don’t want to do college all by yourself
Coming into college, I thought that I was so prepared to tackle life all by myself. Boy, was I wrong. Admitting that you need help is one of the hardest things to do. However, the UW-Madison Tutoring and Learning Support Resources can be the difference between failing a class and really understanding the content and Read More…
Is the library really your friend?
In college, everyone thinks the best place to study is the library. I mean think about it: it has good lights, there’s no noise, no distractions, it’s perfect right? For some people yes, for me, the library is the worst place for me to study. I need to be in a place that has some Read More…
What even is time management?
As an incoming freshman one of the hardest things at UW-Madison is balance. We are among the top 50 universities in the nation and ranked even higher for our research department, but as all of you already know, we are also the top party school in the nation. Over the years I have seen so many Read More…
5 Reasons why Life in Leopold Hall is Great!
As an incoming freshman, choosing where to live in undoubtedly something on your mind. Well, unless of course you already know beforehand, in which case, congrats! I wish my decision could have been so simple! If you are still unsure and considering living in a dorm, I present to you five reasons why the Aldo Read More…
Start Strong and Coast: 3 Easy Tips for Starting College Off Right
We have all been there… You are in your last year of high school and “Senioritis” has finally caught up to you. For those that don’t know, “Senioritis” is that feeling of your last year where you are just ready to graduate and move on. This can cause big problems for some students, but if Read More…
Tips for a Great Freshman Dorm Experience!
During freshman year, moving into your dorm is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking times. It’s often the first time you’re experiencing true freedom from you parents and rules. While you’re probably excited…There’s also a little bit of nervousness. So here are 3 tips to having a great freshman dorm experience! Shower shoes. Shower Read More…
The Serf or Nat Won’t Cut It, You Need a Gym in Your Apartment Building
While living in the Southeast or Lakeshore dorms, you’re mere footsteps away from a decent gym. That’ll change. When considering your sophomore year living situation, many freshmen assume, as I did, that you’ll continue utilizing the Serf or Nat for your exercise needs. You won’t. My sophomore year I lived in Grand Central, one of Read More…
10 Tips for your First Apartment
Moving into a new apartment is super exciting! Here are 10 great pieces of advice for move a successful move: 1. TAKE PICTURES The first thing you should do after moving in is to take pictures of everything. This will help you if your landlord tries to charge you for preexisting damage. 2. CLEAN AS Read More…
Time Management, The Ultimate Key to Success in College!
The transition from high school to college is one of the biggest changes in a young person’s life. In high school, everything is broken up and scheduled to provide students with the best guidance in order to help them succeed. College, on the other hand, is a completely different story. Nobody cares if you decide Read More…