I came into my undergraduate career bright-eyed, bushy tailed, and with no idea what to expect. I was full of hope and even some expectations. Even though college isn’t wilding different than what I originally imagined, I’ve learned and experienced many new things. These new things were a mixture of good moments, bad moments, and even some that fall on neither side. In this article, I will be sharing little lessons I’ve learned over the course of my undergrad years.
All on My Own
So, you’ve made it. Congratulations! Even though there is still a good two months before the fall semester, as an incoming freshman, that first semester of your college journey is probably all you can think about right now (that’s all I did summer 2019 c:). For some, this is the first time you will be away from home for a long period of time, something that seems daunting. For others, this distance from home is something that you have been longing for. Whatever the case may be, it is important to create your own home while in college.
Published by Leandra
on July 2, 2021
Silent Disco Night at Ursa’s
9 pm: I finish my shift at the Bear-y Sweet Shoppe and close up shop. My friends and I walk around the corner to Ursa’s Nite Life, the alternative night life programming space on campus. A curtain of metallic streamers hangs in the doorway and my glasses fog up immediately upon entering. Green, blue, and […]
Published by Yanny
on February 1, 2020
First snow of the season at WashU!
I am constantly reminded of how beautiful this campus is, and never is it more picturesque than after that first snowfall, when the old buildings stand atop a glistening white carpet.
Published by Jaden
on November 15, 2019
Fun Dorm Activities: Baking!
When I first visited WashU, my favorite thing about the 40 was, and continues to be, the community I’ve found there. There’s so much to do, whether it’s running to Bear’s Den to grab a meal and staying for hours talking with friends, buying candy at the student owned and run Bear-y Sweet Shop, or having a karaoke night with my floormates in the common room. This semester, one of my favorite features of residential life has been the kitchens in my dorm building.
Published by Jaden
on April 7, 2019
My Favorite Places to Hang Out on Campus!
One of my favorite things about WashU is that there are so many locations on campus designed to foster collaboration and interaction. No matter where I am on campus, I’m always close to a great place to sit down with a friend and chat, do homework, or share a meal. Here are some of my favorite places to hang out at WashU!
Published by Jaden
on March 15, 2019
Free Food at WashU!
There is nothing WashU students love more than free stuff. Here’s a list of some of my favorite free food opportunities on campus!
Published by Jaden
on February 10, 2019
A Day In My Life: An Average Friday
Ever wonder what a day in the life of a Wash U student might be? This is what an average Friday for me might look like, including classes, office hours, the French table, and just chilling.
Published by Paige
on April 6, 2018
A Change of Pace: Moving from One Side of Campus to the Other
Although the South 40 is fantastic, WashU Residential Life features even more options for housing. Introducing…the Village!
Published by Kaitlyn
on February 9, 2018
Photo Journal
As my last year at WashU comes to a close, I have pulled together a series of memorable photographs. Without further ado…
Published by Sabrina
on April 1, 2017
Life on the South 40: Highlights
The South 40 (literally, forty acres of living space located directly south of the Danforth Campus) is home to about 3,200 students in twenty-three residence halls. Generally, all freshmen and many sophomores live on the 40 – so as a junior who still calls the 40 “home” (and, no, I’m not even an RA), I’m […]
Published by Aaron
on March 28, 2017
Dorm Hopping: An Unexpected Journey
We had contemplated dorm hopping before, but our plans had never come to fruition.
That is, until one fateful and misty night in March. I don’t know what we were expecting, but what we found that night left us awestruck. It all began with one crucial and pivotal question: Anybody wanna go dorm hopping?
Published by Theo
on July 5, 2016
Elliott Crosland, Who is He?
Hey! I’m Elliott Crosland, a Junior from Charleston South Carolina, studying Psychology and English. That’s who I am, you can take the blue pill and the story ends. This is all you know about me and we go on with our lives, or you can take the red pill, you stay on the blog, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
Published by Elliott
on June 13, 2016
40 things to love about the (South) 40
What’s so great about this place we call the South 40 – the area where all first-year students and many sophomores call home? We asked Jordan, Eddy, Pegah, Tess, Dan, Aline, Katie, Nate, Sue Yeon, Madeline, Ian, and too many other students to name and compiled this list of 40 things they love about the 40. What do you think your favorite part will be?
Published by Admissions
on April 19, 2016
Prague Updates: Roommates
So I just realized that I haven’t really talked about my living situation while I’m studying abroad and it occurred to me – super late in the game, as per the usual – that other students might be interested in this. So here’s the situation: I’m living in an apartment with four other kids my […]
Published by Erin
on February 17, 2016
A Multimedia Update
Hi everyone! The past couple weeks has been so busy for me. I have been working on papers, studying for tests, eating food, and enjoying activities organized by student groups. There is no better way to share these memories/experiences than pictures and videos, so I have compiled a little “multimedia update” together. Enjoy!
Published by Nancy
on November 15, 2015
Feng shui-ing the dorm room
It’s like Southern Living: College Edition.
Published by Erin
on September 11, 2015
Settling In
You know what they say about Junior year. Third time’s the charm.
Published by Erin
on September 9, 2015
