It was the first week of freshman year, and while unpacking, my roommate texted me to meet her in her friend’s dorm across campus. I was so nervous about showing up alone and meeting new people that I hesitated in front of the elevator, considering heading back to my dorm. I’m so grateful I didn’t, Read More…
Category: Finding your niche
Locking In Without Burning Out: Real Freshman Advice
The following Freshman Tips are tips that I believe are necessary for any Freshman wanting wisdom from someone that has already been through it. The next few tips aren’t cohesive to one another; however, I am highlighting them because they each played an important role in helping me navigate my freshman year successfully. Find a Read More…
3 Great Ways to Find Your Niche at UW-Madison
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…
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…
Your Freshman Year Friend Formula
When I moved into Chadbourne Hall my freshman year, I thought I had to find my “forever friends” in the first week or risk being alone forever. Spoiler: I didn’t meet all my closest friends right away, and that’s completely normal! Feeling like part of the campus community takes time, but there are a few 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…