Starting college can feel like being dropped into the middle of a snowstorm, you’re excited, but also kind of lost. Honestly, that’s exactly how I felt my first semester. But once I started branching out, things slowly came together. Here are three ways I found my place at UW Madison: 1. Try Things That May Read More…
Day: June 5, 2025
Advice From a Madison Graduate
Picture from my graduation this past spring. Photo attributed to Erin Pease. Finding Your Niche Hello, all incoming freshmen! Welcome to UW-Madison, I hope you all have just as great of an experience as I did at UW. Here are some tips that I wish I had known when I was in your shoes just Read More…
Here’s to Your Best Years at UW-Madison
UW-Madison has always been the perfect school in my mind–the place to earn an exceptional education, become a bigger Badger fan, and take advantage of endless opportunities. My parents and brother went here, and growing up less than an hour away meant my childhood was filled with football Saturdays at Camp Randall. Despite this familiarity, Read More…
From Uncertain to Confident: Tips I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
Photo taken by Mia Sara Starting out freshman year can be scary! I remember my freshman year, feeling unsure about what major to choose or how to even begin to choose a career path. But any step is a step in the right direction. An extremely helpful and easy first step to take is to Read More…
Your Guide to Feeling at Home at UW-Madison
Starting fresh at a big campus like UW-Madison can feel exciting, but also overwhelming. I remember stepping onto campus for the first time, wondering how I’d find my place among thousands and thousands of students. It turns out, feeling at home doesn’t happen all at once, however, here’s how it started for me: 1. Say Read More…