Danielle’s Graduating Advice On…
The end of my senior year is happening, I picked up my graduation regalia this week and made my celebration plans. I had an hour long shower reflection contemplating my time at and after UVM, happy cried a bit, as well as reflected on the memories about my time during these four years. In that […]
Career Courageousness 101
This blog was written by Clark Sheldon from UVM’s Career Center. Oh, career, you are a source of meaning and accomplishment, but also sometimes doubt. We (the Career Center) are guest blogging some resources and action items to help you focus less on doubt and more on courage when it comes to your career. Mini […]
Meet the Finalists: BOTB 2024
UVM loves live music. It’s no secret. We love the groove, the crowd, the dancing and, most of all, we love the bands. The student band scene at UVM has always been an essential part of our culture and a central point of pride. Every year, new bands form and others go on to dissolve […]
Find Yourself! Self-Discovery in College
As a kid, I looked at college students as fully fledged adults, on track to their professional careers. BOY was I wrong. I suppose I can only speak for myself. To all those that feel they match this description, I applaud you! In the case of myself and many other students I know at this […]
Freebie Friday Collaborations!
There are many fantastic businesses that we have collaborated with for our Freebie Friday Giveaways (Spring 2022- Spring 2025)! We wanted to highlight each business in a blog format so you can learn more about them! Feel free DM us on Instagram (@uvmbored) if you have any businesses you would want us to collaborate with […]
Coffee Crawl Fall 2023
With finals season happening in a few days, we know a common place to do work and study is at coffee shops! There are so many fantastic places around the area that you can go for a hot beverage, pastries, chat with friends, and just a spot to hunker down and get that work done. […]
Budget Bites
Eating out isn’t always cheap, especially in Burlington, but it is something that I love to do with friends, partner, or by myself. I find myself sometimes at 8pm not wanting to cook and scrolling on food delivery apps for something that won’t break the back. The same thing applies for when I want to […]
Transportation Tips
This blog is brought to you by UVM Eco-Reps – your student resource for all things sustainability! They work directly with the Office Of Sustainability. Focusing on food, waste, and transport, they cover it all. You may have seen Eco-Reps at events such as Way the Waste in Simpson Dining or the Lock and Learn […]
Spooky & Safe
Whether you’re planning a spooky night in or a Halloweekend out, we’ve got some tips and tricks to make sure this year’s Halloween is as safe as it is spooky! DRESS TO IMPRESS When considering costumes always remember who a costume could impact. Another person’s identity or culture are never an appropriate costume choice. Be […]
Voter Ed. with BORED
Hey Cats! If you’re reading this, that means you are interested in voting in Vermont or your home state! Good job! That’s the necessary first step. The process of voting can seem a little confusing or downright intimidating, but we’re here to make it as simple as can be with this guide to voting in […]
A UVM BORED Guide to Study Abroad
So, you’re thinking of studying abroad! Well, me too! As I started this process it felt like all of the resources were a little spread out and depersonalized. So, I figured I might as well round ‘em all up into one place for you and share some of my experience. Below, I break down some […]
The Housing Search Begins
As the daughter of a badass real estate agent, I refuse to be taken advantage of by the Burlington landlords just because I am a college student. And when it comes to finding an apartment, it’s the perfect time to make sure you have all your bases covered. Don’t be scared, you’ve got this! I […]
A Sneak Peak Into WOW Fall 2023!
Introducing Week of Welcome 2023! Hi there! My name is Téa and I have spent this summer as the Campus Programs Intern! All of the Campus Programs staff have been planning so many kinds of events for students to enjoy at the start of this upcoming semester. We call it Week of Welcome, or WOW […]
Outstanding: Contemporary Self-Taught Art at BCA
The following blog post was written by John Flanagan, the Communications Director at Burlington City Arts. In the Field: Contemporary Self-Taught Vermont Artists Featured in BCA’s Outstanding Exhibition Until old age and the demands of farming curtailed Anna Mary Robertson Moses life’s work on Mount Nebo, a farm 15 miles from downtown Bennington, Moses considered […]
BORED AWARDS: THE BEST OF UVM IN 2023
As finals week approaches and closes out another school year, we here at UVM BORED are reflecting on all of the fun we had! From a new campus love for Greta the taxidermy catamount to epic Freebie Fridays. From growing our little team to FIVE, to rocketing to viral stardom on TikTok with our mini […]