The questions, “What do you want to be when you grow up,” “What’s your major,” and “What are you looking to do after college,” HAUNTED me my whole life, especially when college came around and it felt like everyone but I knew exactly what they wanted to do and how they wanted to do it. Read More…
Month: June 2024
Kickstart Your Career: A Freshman’s Guide to Professional Development at UW-Madison
Starting college is an exciting yet overwhelming time, especially when you’re trying to map out your future career. At UW-Madison, the opportunities are endless, but figuring out where to begin can be daunting. So, how do you jump-start your career? Who should you network with? What should you be doing to secure that dream job Read More…
Underrated Campus Activities That I Didn’t Know about Until after Freshman Year
Football games are overrated. There are other ways to engage in campus life and many of them often go unnoticed by first year students. Some of them involve free food, free movies, and scenic Instagramable views. Attend a Wisconsin Alumni Association Event I usually just attend these events for the free food. It’s the Wisconsin Read More…
Unlocking Campus Connections: 3 Tips for Incoming UW-Madison Freshmen
Hey there, incoming Badgers! As you embark on your exciting journey at UW-Madison, one of the biggest challenges you might face is finding your place within the vibrant university community. But fear not, because I’ve got your back! Here are three tried-and-true tips to help you dive headfirst into campus life, make lasting connections, and Read More…
Advice for Incoming Badgers: Ignore All Advice
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Madison! While you’ll undoubtedly be bombarded with advice from all directions, sometimes the best way is to ignore and trust your instincts. Yes, you heard that right! Here’s how you can embrace the unexpected and make your freshman year truly your own: 1. Discover Your Own Pace Everyone will tell Read More…
Taking It One Step at a Time
Hello to the incoming freshmen of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The thoughts on navigating college life while also trying to carve a path into your career may be overwhelming, but my biggest advice would be to take it one step at a time. As an upcoming sophomore, my freshmen year is fresh in Read More…
Finding the Right Path
As an incoming freshman, it can be difficult to know what path you should follow. Most students enter college unsure of what career they want when they graduate. Here are a few tips that I (senior) learned along the way! Here a website that may be helpful when deciding on your career path! https://blog.collegeboard.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-a-college-major
Being Accepted at UW-Madison as a Freshman
You have made it! You are now in the wonderful land we call home, Madison. Here are a few tips for finding friends and your community.
3 Tips to Make Your College Experience The BEST!
As an incoming freshman myself, I found it very hard to make friends myself as we were still in the middle of a global pandemic. But as the months went on, I found my way in a huge school like UW-Madison. To make my college experience what it ended up being, I had to put Read More…
Embracing University Life: Tips for Finding Friends, Getting Involved, and Exploring Campus
Staring college is a thrilling yet daunting adventure. As a freshman, it’s natural to feel a bit overwhelmed. I vividly remember my first days on campus, unsure of where to start or how to connect with others. However, through trial and error, I found my footing. Here are three tips that helped me feel a Read More…