Picture this, it is your first year at UW-Madison and you are trying to dress yourself to keep warm in the negative degree weather. It is freezing outside so you have no choice but to wear your giant plain-colored puffy parka for the twentieth day of the row, but you are sick of looking so Read More…
Month: May 2022
So you want to make friends at your PWI?
Students of color face a unique challenge when beginning school at predominantly white institutions. This difficulty is typically not addressed during enrollment, SOAR, or even in the residence halls due to discomfort around the topic. Incoming freshmen of color at UW-Madison can use these tips to best navigate making friends: Seek opportunities at the ‘Red Read More…
Broke Badger on a Budget: Where to Thrift at UW Madison!
We all know that college is anything but cheap, so the added stress of trying to fit in with the latest fashion trends certainly doesn’t help. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered for those days where you desperately need to find a new outfit for Friday night, but also need to make your money Read More…
Build the Best Community
Freshman year of college can be a daunting time for many. For some, it’s the first time away from home. Crowded dormitories can be the best of times and the worst depending on your ability to make friends. Follow these tips to help establish strong social connections and make the most of this big year. Read More…
A Girls Guide to Class Outfits at UW- Madison
It’s the first day of classes and you have an 8am. You were up late the night before reading all your syllabi (or partying getting your last moments of academic freedom) and you end up sleeping through your first alarm. Next thing you know it is 7:30am and you are just now rolling out of Read More…
Why Layering Will Become Your Best Friend at Madison
Madison is known for its abrupt changes in weather. During the in-between seasons (i.e. spring and fall) it can be difficult to plan out an outfit when it’s 60 degrees in the morning and then 80 degrees by the time you’re out of class. There’s only one way to prevent overheating—layering. There are many different Read More…
A Guide to Student Fashion
Class A big stressor for me coming in my freshman year was what I was going to wear to class. Should I wear “nicer” clothes, can I wear sweatshirts everyday, what is actually acceptable? The nice thing about Madison is that there is such a wide range of styles people wear everyday. Personally, I have Read More…