The best way to beat the freshman blues is to find a group of people you mesh well with, your “niche” if you will. I’m going to outline the best ways for you to explore the activities at your new home away from home, and find people to enjoy them with! 1. Join Clubs or Read More…
Category: Finding your niche
College Is Hard
Finding your place at UW Madison is difficult. I am an incoming senior and I don’t feel like I fully know where I belong yet. In my opinion, the idea of finding a perfect niche where once you find it all your problems will be solved is a fantasy. That being said, finding people to Read More…
Finding Your People at UW–Madison
When I first arrived at UW–Madison, I had this image in my head of instantly finding my group—laughing in the dining hall, walking to class together, and staying up late talking about life. What actually happened was a lot of wandering around campus solo, trying to figure out where I fit in. But eventually, I Read More…
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…
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…
Navigating Freshman Year: My Single Tip for Your First Year
Branching out and exploring early on in your college career can be scary, but it is beneficial for your long-term success. My single tip for every incoming freshman Badger is to try everything (within reason). Freshman year is the year to try things and get a taste for what it is you are interested in. Read More…
Freshman Survival Guide- How To Make Connections In Your First Year
Before my freshman year at UW Madison, I was terrified of how I was going to meet people. As a relatively introverted person, being in a completely new environment with completely new people was daunting. But with these few tips, I was able to find people I connected with and make my first year a Read More…
Trust the Detours: Finding Your Way at UW
Some paths are paved. Others start with a spontaneous “yes, why not?” When I started at UW, I thought I needed the perfect 4-year plan: pick the perfect major, find a friend group, join clubs, make the perfect life. But almost everything my freshman year came from the moments I never planned for, the detours 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…