Making Friends in College: A Mindset & Some Luck

Making connections in college is largely about mindset and openness. Students who approach social situations with positivity and confidence are more likely to form meaningful relationships. Rather than worrying about whether others will like them or assuming everyone already has a friend group, it’s more effective to enter a space thinking, “Look at how many Read More…

It’s Okay to Change Your Mind

The best advice I can give to anyone is this: don’t be afraid to explore, even if it doesn’t fit perfectly into your DARS four-year plan. Trying new classes, even the ones outside your major can help you figure out what you actually want to do for the rest of your life because choosing a Read More…

Locking In Without Burning Out: Real Freshman Advice

The following Freshman Tips are tips that I believe are necessary for any Freshman wanting wisdom from someone that has already been through it. The next few tips aren’t cohesive to one another; however, I am highlighting them because they each played an important role in helping me navigate my freshman year successfully. Find a Read More…

College Is Hard

Finding your place at UW Madison is difficult. I am an incoming senior and I don’t feel like I fully know where I belong yet. In my opinion, the idea of finding a perfect niche where once you find it all your problems will be solved is a fantasy. That being said, finding people to Read More…

Finding Your People at UW–Madison

When I first arrived at UW–Madison, I had this image in my head of instantly finding my group—laughing in the dining hall, walking to class together, and staying up late talking about life. What actually happened was a lot of wandering around campus solo, trying to figure out where I fit in. But eventually, I Read More…