Upon graduation, we students all feel that college is the great equalizer when it comes to finding the career that best suits us, but with no experience it can be overwhelming not knowing what the first steps look like. Fear not young freshman, for this blog with cover the basics of getting into the world-of-work Read More…
Day: June 2, 2024
Professional Development at UW-Madison
Navigating Your Career Path: Advice for Incoming UW-Madison Freshmen Hey there, incoming Badgers! As you gear up for your journey at UW-Madison, you’re probably buzzing with excitement, nerves, and endless possibilities. One thing you might be thinking about is your future career path. Don’t worry if you’re feeling a bit lost—I’ve been there, and I’m Read More…
Your Whole Life Ahead Of You! A guide to discovering one’s life path in college.
Stepping on campus for the first time is always a very memorable experience. There is so much to discover, new places, new faces, and definitely a lot to learn. It can be overwhelming, there are a lot of big choices to make, like choosing a major, finding your passions, professional development. But don’t sweat it! Read More…
Discovering Your Place: A Freshman’s Guide to UW–Madison and Conquering the New Student Apprehension
Welcome to the Badger Family! As a freshman at UW–Madison, you’re on an adventure shared by many that will shape your future. Let’s dive in and find your niche! 1. Explore What Sparks Your Curiosity Think of college as a buffet of experiences. Try a little bit of everything! Attend club meetings, take diverse classes, and Read More…
3 ways to maintain your long distance relationship in college
Once you’ve both decided to commit to a long distance relationship with your partner, there are many ways to keep the spark between you alive and feel close despite the regional differences. Social media is your friend: Sending each other snaps of your meals, activities, and adventures in your day can be a fun way Read More…
A Major Decision! How to Find Your Path
I started my college journey entirely convinced I would study Math and Economics. I would’ve bet anything that my experience would’ve been nothing but indifference curves and calculus. Little did I know how wrong I was! Incoming freshmen, you might be wrong too. However, I have some good news for you: that’s a good thing! Read More…
Starting Your UW-Madison Journey: A Freshman’s Guide (Finding your niche)
Hey there, freshman Badgers! Stepping onto the UW-Madison campus two years ago as an incoming freshman, I vividly remember the overwhelming combination of excitement and nervousness that I felt. With thousands of students walking around and countless organizations on campus, finding your people at such a big university can seem hard at times. Here are Read More…
Jump-Start your Career: A Freshman’s Personal Guide to Professional Development at UW-Madison.
Photo of UW-Madison students meeting with an advisor at College Library. Image courtesy of Creative Commons. Entering college is both exciting and daunting, especially when you already are thinking about your future career path. Many ask themselves, “how do I even start my career?” and “who can I network with to help me be successful?”. Read More…
Take a Chance on the “Just For Fun”
Hello there Freshman! I know it is super scary being a freshman anywhere, especially in college. Right now is a huge transition for you, and you might feel like you need to figure everything out right away. Well, let me tell you something. You don’t! Speaking from personal experience, college gives you the ability to Read More…
Mastering Self-Trust
Dear Incoming Freshman, Congratss! As you step into this new chapter of your life, remember to give yourself space to grow and discover who you are and what you’re passionate about. I would recommend that you get specific with yourself regarding what you want to gain from your college experience. Having self-growth and academic goals Read More…