Why can’t I use the library website unless I’m on campus? — Anonymous
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with this. In order to access the library from off-campus, you’ll have to use the Libraries off-campus proxy service. It sounds complicated, but it’s actually really simple. Instructions on their website will walk you through it.
Ask the Grad School Guide is an advice column for all y’all graduate and professional students. Real questions from real students, answered by real people. If the guide doesn’t know the answer, the guide will seek out experts all across campus to address the issue. (Please note: The guide is not a medical doctor, therapist, lawyer or academic advisor, and all advice offered here is for informational purposes only.) Submit a question for the column →
UW students are eligible for cell phone plan discounts on qualifying plans.
This guide to student discounts lists a lot of popular places you might be spending money at anyway.
Discover the Union Bay Natural Area and other UW outdoor spots.
UW Tacoma students have free access to the University Y Student Center on campus, AND all Y locations in Pierce and Kitsap counties.
A round-up of Bothell-based discounts for graduate students.
What’s the best to-do app/manager for grad students? —Lists Aren’t Cutting It
Well, to start, some of the better-known ones are Any.do, Doit.im, Remember the Milk, Todoist, Toodledo and Wunderlist. Keep, Trello and Workflowy are also popular, though they’re not exclusively to-do managers. And some people swear by a text file or just paper. But the best recommendations would probably come from fellow grad students! If you have a suggestion, please leave it in the comments!
Ask the Grad School Guide is an advice column for all y’all graduate and professional students. Real questions from real students, answered by real people. If the guide doesn’t know the answer, the guide will seek out experts all across campus to address the issue. (Please note: The guide is not a medical doctor, therapist, lawyer or academic advisor, and all advice offered here is for informational purposes only.) Submit a question for the column →
This is boat weather! UW students can rent kayaks and canoes from the Waterfront Activities Center for much cheaper than general public rates.
ASUW Bike Shop offers repairs, products and classes at great prices and offers a 10% discount to students. Better yet, you can work on your bike for free in their space and learn bike skills so you can take care of your bike yourself. Knowledge, the ultimate discount.
Why pay for Netflix? The UW Libraries Media Center has thousands of DVDs for your viewing pleasure. Not just B&W French films, either. Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is sitting on the shelf at Suzzallo right now!