Coming to college I expected the life I had seen all over my Instagram. Going to frat parties, meeting my best friends in my residence hall, and enjoying every second of freshman year. This did not happen for me. Instead, I was homesick and left questioning why I thought going to UW was a good Read More…
Category: Student Life
Days Come and Go, Friendships Are Forever
Coming into Freshman year is a scary and exciting situation for anyone. Whether you’re rooming with someone you already know, someone new, or you’re living alone, new people will be all around you, and there are ways to best deal with that. My #1 suggestion is to not do that alone. Finding your friends while Read More…
3 Reasons To Work At A Bar
Why getting a job at a bar early will set you up for an unforgettable college experience Working a college job is typically seen as just a way to make some much-needed cash for rent, books, food, or even beer. That’s all very true, but there are other social benefits to working at a bar Read More…
5 ways to maintain your ~cool~ during your freshman year of college:
Your freshman year of college can be the scariest transition of your life. Most commonly, you enter a new city, have to make new friends, and have to get into the roll of living life without the constant support of your parents by your side. Often, students find themselves constantly overwhelmed between the pressure of Read More…
Opportunities: The Key to Student Life
As someone admitted to UW-Madison, you’re likely no stranger to taking advantage of opportunities. There’s a good chance that you leveraged your involvement in clubs, sports, and academics to make your way to this University. Now that you’ve made it here, there is no one pushing you to get involved and stay involved. While that Read More…
Make Hoofers Part Of Your UW-Madison Experience
With nearly 900 student organizations on campus you’re bound to find one that fits your interests! From academic clubs to athletic clubs, I would definitely take advantage of the student organizations on campus. Not only is it a great way to meet new people but it also helps relieve stress and gets your mind off Read More…
Must-try: Babcock Ice Cream for us badgers!
In Madison, there are not only cheese curds, beers and milk, we also have delicious ice cream for all of us badgers. Babcock Ice Cream has been a symbol for UW-Madison campus culture for years because of its delicious flavor, innovations every year as well as the family-friendly culture. I still remember on my first Read More…
Don’t be afraid to wander
UW-Madison has a big campus, and there is so much to explore. Don’t get into the habit of only going to class and back. Visit as many buildings on campus as you can, even if you don’t have classes in them. Here are some interesting places/activities I’ve found. D.C. Smith Greenhouse One frigid December day, Read More…
How to Get Involved on Campus through Fitness
Make the most out of your freshmen year experience. Take a walk on the lake paths, rent a bike to explore a little further. Madison is a beautiful place all seasons of the year. Freshmen year is a lot about finding what you are interested in outside of your hometown. I urge you to try Read More…
Adulting is easy when you love what you’re doing
It’s your first day at college, you carefully unpack all of the things that was on the “Bed, Bath, and Beyond” shopping list that your Mom insisted that you buy and watch your parents drive off into the sunset. For some, this is a sad day or a whole new chance at freedom. But truly, Read More…