You get a letter from Residence Life and you open it with a combination of nervousness and excitement. The news is in and your roommate has been decided. At last the wait is over. So what do you do now that you know your roommate’s name? Figure out who they ARE. Like. What do they… Read more »
Posts Tagged: residence life
11 things not to bring to your residence hall room
Independent living is just around the corner. You’re probably starting to plan for your residence hall room and maybe freaking out a little bit about what to bring. At this point there is the temptation to go overboard, which will inevitably cause you to end up with a lot unnecessary and unused things. So to… Read more »
Staying safe at UW Oshkosh
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear on tour is, “Is Oshkosh safe?” It’s an understandable concern; besides attending classes here, roughly 4,000 students live on campus as well. Seeing as how June is National Safety Month, I thought it would be awesome to just let you all know some of the sweet… Read more »
Welcome to my home: Scott Hall(s)
A residence hall is like a dog; they come in all shapes and sizes and have a unique personality. It’s important to consider whether you want one that’s big, small, or in-between because each brings you a different experience. Scott Hall is like a Great Dane: fun-loving and outgoing, while being easy to get along… Read more »
Hello, Fletcher Hall (aka my “Second Home”)
“Home away from home.” If you’re planning on living on campus, you’ll more than likely start referring to UW Oshkosh like this… trust me. I have made the mistake of asking my parents to bring me back home (to Oshkosh) only to get glares from my mother. Sorry, mom. While I do love “home-home,” life at… Read more »








