One of the biggest concerns for incoming freshman here at UW-Madison are the dreaded winters. With temperatures reaching below zero not even considering windchill, the thought of walking around campus going from class to class can be a frightening thought. I was not prepared for my first winter in Madison. I thought I would be Read More…
Month: May 2021
The Hidden Beauty of a Zip-Up Sweatshirt
The reality of attending UW-Madison, specifically in the fall semester, means being prepared to leave your dorm room in the morning with a temperature of 55 degrees, yet later walking to your afternoon class in 80 degree temperatures. I can assure you there is nothing more painful than having not having time to go back Read More…
Seasonal Switch
Coming from sunny Los Angeles, California, I had no idea what would be in store for me when I moved to Madison for college. Once my time came, I found I had no hardships adjusting to the weather at all! With a couple new additions in my closet, I was ready to face my first Read More…
Start off on the right foot—with shoes!
It may seem surprising, but I find shoes to be the most important part of my college wardrobe. UW–Madison offers a wide variety of activities, and different seasons, that require a wide variety of shoes in your arsenal. I’ll go over some of the essentials that you should consider packing before you arrive in Madison! Read More…
Studying Tips for New Students at UW
Coming to a college campus can be very scary if it is your first time. Especially at a school like UW-Madison that is so big you can barely keep track of yourself let along thousands of other students. So the best thing you can do is familiarize yourself with the campus and develop good study Read More…
Welcome to College: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone!
Heading off to a new place with people you’ve never met before can be intimidating. But, with the right tips, this transition can be a breeze. Moving to college is different for everyone, but one common factor remains, everyone is meeting new people. This is your opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and interact Read More…
Binge-Watching Community
A show that I highly recommend is “Community” starring Joel McHale and directed by famous director Dan Harmon. This show is a fantastic binge and can be found on both Hulu and Netflix. The satirical take of what it is like to go to a Community college is an absolute gut-buster as we follow around Read More…
Making Friends at College: Enjoy the Experience!
Making new friends at college may become the easiest, or the hardest, part of the experience. There are a vast number of ways to make friends at college, as outlined here. The biggest aspect that may be different from high school is that UW-Madison has a very large undergraduate community, so you can be assured Read More…
Freshman Icebreakers: Opening The Door on New Friendships
At some point in our lives, there comes a day where we have to pack-up and leave mom and dads basement. For many it’s the day they move into the dorms as a freshman in college. Moving to college is a big change in itself. It can be nerve racking to be moving a new Read More…
Dorm Diaries: Socializing without Drinking
Living in a residence hall is lively, memorable and can jumpstart life-long friendships. Even with UW-Madison being one of the largest party schools in the United States, drinking isn’t the best icebreaker when meeting new people. Network beyond drinking by sitting in social areas, attending campus events and maintaining an adventurous attitude (safely, of course)! Read More…