If you’re anything like me as freshman, your first priority after arriving to college will likely be making new friends to weather this experience with! You might even force yourself to get along with a roommate, hometown acquaintance, or even just someone you bumped into! This is normal, as the first few days after moving Read More…
Three Ways To Connect In The Classroom
Imagine entering a lecture with hundreds of new faces. Where do you sit? Who do you sit next to? Luckily enough, you find an empty seat and sigh in relief of escaping the possibility of what could be the biggest horror of this century: social interaction. Just as you are comfortably finishing the lecture, your Read More…
Survival Fashion for Freshmen: Fall to Winter
Welcome to Madison, freshmen! If you’re new to Madison, you’ll be excited about the warmer September weather than you think and meeting people for the first time. But don’t let your guard down! The weather in Madison is unpredictable and rougher than you think, just like your major test! But don’t worry, I’ll tell you Read More…
Jump Around: Three Keys To Meeting People Freshman Year
Going from high school to college is a very exciting transition, especially when you’re going to the University of Wisconsin. However, between living away from home, meeting hundreds of new people, and trying to find clubs that interest you, your first year can be very intimidating. As I look back at when I started in Read More…
“Dressing for Success: Unlocking the College Closet Code”
Beginning college is a thrilling phase in life, one that is full of fresh experiences, difficulties, and chances for personal development. When starting this phase, one of the many things to think about is your wardrobe. It’s crucial to have an assortment of versatile and useful costumes that reflect your particular style and keep you Read More…
They Only Constant When It Comes to the Wisconsin Seasons: Comfortable Streetwear
The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is very big and can be hard to navigate just as is. Finding the right clothes that you can feel comfortable, stylish, and always be able to be on-the-go is key to having a successful and productive day. Growing and exploring in college goes hand in hand with finding your Read More…
Athleisure: The secret ingredient to a happy college student life
College students are busy, stressed, overwhelmed. With this, the last thing they need to worry about is what they will wear for the day, and that’s where athleisure comes in to the picture. Imagine this, you are a new student at UW-Madison, making your twenty minute walk to class, maps open, sweat dripping from the Read More…
Surviving the Snowy Winters with Fashion
Winter fashion can be a challenge in many places, but at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, it takes on a whole new level of importance. As a seasoned Badger who has braved the cold winters, I’m here to share the best fashion ideas for incoming freshmen, helping you stay warm, stylish, and ready to conquer those Read More…
Tips For a New Journey
For many, coming to college is a significant change and can be a frightening process. It can be difficult to connect to and find your place at a large place like a college campus. UW-Madison is a beautiful, welcoming campus with so much to offer. Here are three tips to start your journey to finding Read More…
If I Can Do It, You Can Too: Tips for Making Friends in College
Today—as a college student, a person with friends, and a person who has struggled with getting to know new people—I would like to give you a few tips that have helped me build community at UW-Madison. My first tip may be common sense, but it is so helpful: find a smaller community! Finding genuine connections Read More…