Football games are overrated. There are other ways to engage in campus life and many of them often go unnoticed by first year students. Some of them involve free food, free movies, and scenic Instagramable views. Attend a Wisconsin Alumni Association Event I usually just attend these events for the free food. It’s the Wisconsin Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Finding the Right Path
As an incoming freshman, it can be difficult to know what path you should follow. Most students enter college unsure of what career they want when they graduate. Here are a few tips that I (senior) learned along the way! Here a website that may be helpful when deciding on your career path! https://blog.collegeboard.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-a-college-major
3 Tips to Make Your College Experience The BEST!
As an incoming freshman myself, I found it very hard to make friends myself as we were still in the middle of a global pandemic. But as the months went on, I found my way in a huge school like UW-Madison. To make my college experience what it ended up being, I had to put Read More…
Choose Your Own Adventure: College Edition! Making Your Degree Your OWN in College
Choosing a major can feel both overwhelming and limiting at the same time. Often, majors won’t cover everything you want to learn while in college, and that may seem like something you just have to deal with. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to! Here’s 5 tips to help you walk out Read More…
Feeling Stuck? What To Do When You’re Questioning Your Major
As an incoming freshman, choosing your major may feel daunting. Once I came to college I had this idea in my head that once I chose my major, I was stuck. However, now being a junior, I have changed my major three times. You have time! Take a deep breath! Here are some tips to Read More…
You Got This Baby Badger
Hey incoming Freshmen! We are so excited for you all to officially be a Wisconsin Badger! As an incoming freshman, feeling a part of the university community can be a bit intimidating and a challenge to navigate. But don’t worry because I am going to share three tips that helped me! The first tip is Read More…
The People Make the Place
While entering college may be scary, finding your people make this transition much smoother and more rewarding. I recommend seeking opportunities on campus that interest you, connecting with peers in your classes, and forming bonds with faculty. Getting involved early on is a great way to meet and connect with likeminded people. My freshman year Read More…
Working to Improve Your Social Life
When I started college all I heard was advice about how to make friends. Eventually I found my people, but this was a major stressor for me. It’s good to have a low stress way to feel like you have a place. For me this was my job. Here’s three reasons having a job alleviated Read More…
Setting Yourself up for Success as a Freshman: From Exploring to Planning
Making the adjustment to college can be difficult, especially if you aren’t sure what your future holds yet. As an incoming freshman, there is lots of planning ahead to be done–but don’t panic. Plenty of students don’t declare their majors until their sophomore year or before their junior year. Regardless, it’s never too early to Read More…
The Freshman 15 – Let’s Talk About It
We’ve all heard of the freshman 15 – and if you’re worried, here’s how to help prevent it. Coming into college, your microbiome changes as you adjust to the new college atmosphere. New food, new people, and a new environment. It is inevitable that your body will change. Here are some tips to stay ahead Read More…