The best way to beat the freshman blues is to find a group of people you mesh well with, your “niche” if you will. I’m going to outline the best ways for you to explore the activities at your new home away from home, and find people to enjoy them with! 1. Join Clubs or 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…
How to Build Powerful Connections Outside the Classroom
college.library, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons UW Madison is full of opportunities outside of the classroom to connect with students and industry professionals. If you went to college only to go to class and stay in your dorm, then you could’ve saved money by staying home. Here are a few ways I’ve developed Read More…
From Nervous to Ready: Freshman Starter Pack
College is full of new experiences, relationships, goals, and so much more. As a result, it can sometimes feel intimidating to step out of your comfort zone. Even so, do not fret! Confusion and feeling lost are totally normal, and it takes time to adjust throughout your undergraduate years. At least, that’s how it was Read More…
No Experience? No Problem: 3 Tips for a Successful Internship Search
Finding an internship as a freshman can be difficult, especially when it feels like you don’t have experience in your field. I felt the same way as a freshman, but by following these three tips I was able to grow my professional experience and ultimately land my first internship. Tip #1: Lean on your resources Read More…
Jumpstart Your Career: Advice for UW-Madison Freshmen
Starting college is exciting — but also a bit overwhelming, especially when you start thinking about your future career. As a fellow UW-Madison student, I want to share some tips to help you get a jumpstart and make the most of your time here. Explore Early and Often Don’t wait until your last year to Read More…
Your Freshman Year Friend Formula
When I moved into Chadbourne Hall my freshman year, I thought I had to find my “forever friends” in the first week or risk being alone forever. Spoiler: I didn’t meet all my closest friends right away, and that’s completely normal! Feeling like part of the campus community takes time, but there are a few Read More…
How Freshmen Can Start Building Their Professional Future
College goes by faster than you think. It’s easy to get caught up in classes and social events, but if you’re even a little unsure about your career goals, freshman year is the perfect time to start figuring them out. So what exactly is “professional development,” and why should you care? Professional development is all Read More…
Finding Your Niche. The Athletic-Academic Balance: Pushing Limits Without Losing Yourself
At 5 am, the city of Madison is fast asleep, enveloped in a comforting frost-glazed darkness—everyone, except for the select few who are chasing the combined pursuit of Athletics and Academics. My story is about navigating the life of a student-athlete as a men’s soccer player, but it runs far deeper. It spans from volleyball Read More…