Freshman year is about finding yourself. It is also about finding the Einstein’s Bagels on North Campus. With the end of the school year come a lot of sentimental posts about how much freshman have changed (don’t worry, that’s coming later), but people often leave out all the practical things they’ve learned. As a major in convenience with a minor in free food, I bring you the most practical list of tips and tricks that I’ve learned to survive freshman year and beyond at Northwestern.
Take a Vacation from Blom
Like many girls who live South freshman year and then choose to go greek, I will probably never live anywhere near North Campus. Unfortunately, that means the closest option for staying in shape is Blom. While breaking a sweat is great and all, the lack of air-conditioning can become unbearable once the weather warms up. To keep your workout cool, try out a free two-week pass at LA Fitness! There is no gimmick and no further commitments, just 14 days of beautiful, air-conditioned exercise bliss.
Free, Sugary Goodness
The need for junk food is inevitable. Whether it’s a midday pick-me-up or a late night study break, we all cave. If you need sweets between classes, stop at the main desk of Kellogg or the SESP office in Annenberg for jolly ranchers, dum-dums, or mini-chocolates if you get really lucky. When nighttime munchies hit, hang around Norris right before Norbucks closes–they give away the leftover pastries from the day for free, and calories don’t count when it’s free, right?
The 5-Minute Bathroom Transformation
Finals Week Orange Is The New Black Season 2 is here. You gather your hallmates, binge watch and discuss. Pretty soon, everyone has left except that cute guy you’ve been eyeing since move-in. You’re talking. You’re flirting. You believe in miracles. Then you realize you also have Dorrito breath and have fallen victim to a sweat-inducing lack of air conditioning. Fear not! The shelves in bathrooms are not just for shower caddies; you can store a mini-deoderant, breath strips, toothpaste, and any other last-minute hookup necesities. Excuse yourself to run to the bathroom. Come back minty fresh. Believe in miracles again.
The Path to the Einstein’s
Self Explanatory.