Transferring from a community college to a massive public university like UW-Madison may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The the shift in culture, community, and environment will likely feel jarring, but there are ways for you to plan ahead to ensure your UW experience matches your expectations. Here are some things to Read More…
Category: Pre-College Summer
3 Not-So-Obvious Tips That Will Make Your College Transition a Breeze
As your move-in date approaches, you may be feeling excited and anxious. Either way, here are 3 tips that will make your college transition a breeze! Spend Time With Your Pets You probably already know that you should spend time with family and friends, but don’t forget about your furry (or scaly) friends, too! Unlike Read More…
Pre-College: An Ending and a New Beginning!
The time period after graduating, but before coming to college, can be a lot of things. There’s the stress of change, the excitement of new beginnings, and the sadness of goodbyes. What are some ways in which you can prepare for this amazing future you’re about to have, as well as move on from the Read More…
Making The Most of Your First “Pre-College” Summer
The summer before your first semester of college can be full of emotions. For many, this is an exciting time to finally start to think about leaving your hometown, and taking on new challenges and meeting new people. With this also comes anxiety or sadness, knowing in just a few short months, you’ll be leaving Read More…
Preparing for College: Stop, Save, Shop
In the time between high school graduation and dorm move in, there’s a new sense of freedom and independence. Thoughts of what the future holds drives excitement and purpose. Here are three tips to help prepare you emotionally and physically to be ready to pack your things and move to Madison, Wisconsin. 1. Take time Read More…
Going to College: A Whole New Social Life?
After four years of attending the same high school and seeing the same faces every day, it was exciting yet terrifying to think that I would be leaving my best friends behind. However, after coming to college, I soon realized that there would be far fewer opportunities to meet my high school friends due to Read More…
Preparing for the Unpreparable
So you have decided to attend UW Madison…now what? Enjoy your time before university College is an exciting new step into the adult world. If you have just chosen to attend UW Madison, chances are, you are a high school senior. The best advice I can give to you is to soak up everything you Read More…