Ah, freshman year spring break. The stress of exams is over and you have a whole week to let loose and tan your pale Wisconsin skin. But while it’s tempting to follow the hordes of college students who flock to South Padre Island and Cancun, an even better vacation is closer than you think — Read More…
Travel Under the Sea for Your First College Winter Break!
Okay, so maybe not literally under the sea, but the Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas is pretty close. They don’t call it “Paradise Island” for nothing… Nothing will be better than to kick back at the beach and relax after your first round of college finals at UW-Madison. Not to mention the Madison tundra in Read More…
Dorm Rules
The majority of freshman move into the dorms freshman year and have a roommate for the first time. Some may take the roommate agreement lightly, while some may take it seriously. No matter what take note of the following items to discuss. Bed Time Being in college at times sleep may be a rarity at Read More…
3 Necessities Your Parents Forgot To Remind You About
Here are a few tips of things I learned I needed my first semester of college that I ended up buying, on my own, without my parents help or money. Laundry Detergent. I know this sounds so simple. BUT, when you rely on your parents to do your laundry at home, you don’t think Read More…
How to: Make Studying in College a Breeze
Learn how to study. Sounds a bit like a contradiction right? The material should be the complicated part, not the studying part right? After starting college I quickly realized that was not the case. Here is my step by step guide so you can ace any college test thrown at you. Don’t approach each Read More…
A Handful of Friends Helps the Studying Go Down
It is no secret that you have found yourself on a college campus that prides itself on intelligent students and a high level of academics. Along with that prestigious reputation, however, comes challenging classes and an overwhelming workload. If you are not careful, you can find yourself on the slippery slope to end of semester stress and many sleepless Read More…
How to Optimize your Dorm Space
Trying to fit your entire life into a shoebox of a dorm room is never an easy feat. We’ve all been there. But fear not! Here are some helpful tips and hints that will maximize your dorm space and reduce the unnecessary clutter in your room. Preparation: Before you start unpacking, measure the dimensions of every Read More…
Sometimes the old ways of studying are best
The best college studying tactic has only three requirements. One, a handheld pen or pencil. Two, a good sturdy paper notebook. Three, your butt in the chair at the start of lecture. In the modern age, using technology to improve education has simplified many academic endeavors. Researching topics online is many times faster than scouring Read More…
4 Tips for the Best First Apartment Experience
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…