From someone who went through it Coming into college, you may be hesitant on getting tips to meet new people. A lot of advice is cliche or just not practical. Are you really going to meet new friends at a sporting event? I found out the answer is probably no. As someone who has experienced Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Finding Your People: Advice From a Pandemic Freshman
I started my freshman year at UW-Madison with the assumption that making good friends was an inevitable part of the college experience. Unfortunately for me, COVID-19 was raging and my classes were all online. It was hard work and I often felt discouraged, but I was able to start building a solid group of friends. Read More…
How to Add Pops of Color to Your Winter Outfits
Picture this, it is your first year at UW-Madison and you are trying to dress yourself to keep warm in the negative degree weather. It is freezing outside so you have no choice but to wear your giant plain-colored puffy parka for the twentieth day of the row, but you are sick of looking so Read More…
So you want to make friends at your PWI?
Students of color face a unique challenge when beginning school at predominantly white institutions. This difficulty is typically not addressed during enrollment, SOAR, or even in the residence halls due to discomfort around the topic. Incoming freshmen of color at UW-Madison can use these tips to best navigate making friends: Seek opportunities at the ‘Red Read More…
Broke Badger on a Budget: Where to Thrift at UW Madison!
We all know that college is anything but cheap, so the added stress of trying to fit in with the latest fashion trends certainly doesn’t help. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered for those days where you desperately need to find a new outfit for Friday night, but also need to make your money Read More…
A Girls Guide to Class Outfits at UW- Madison
It’s the first day of classes and you have an 8am. You were up late the night before reading all your syllabi (or partying getting your last moments of academic freedom) and you end up sleeping through your first alarm. Next thing you know it is 7:30am and you are just now rolling out of Read More…
Why Layering Will Become Your Best Friend at Madison
Madison is known for its abrupt changes in weather. During the in-between seasons (i.e. spring and fall) it can be difficult to plan out an outfit when it’s 60 degrees in the morning and then 80 degrees by the time you’re out of class. There’s only one way to prevent overheating—layering. There are many different Read More…
A Guide to Student Fashion
Class A big stressor for me coming in my freshman year was what I was going to wear to class. Should I wear “nicer” clothes, can I wear sweatshirts everyday, what is actually acceptable? The nice thing about Madison is that there is such a wide range of styles people wear everyday. Personally, I have Read More…
Study session and Starbucks-the essentials to studying as a college freshman
No Sugar Coating It’s no lie, college isn’t a breeze. Plenty of all nighters and missed hangouts to finish projects, its all about finding what works best for you and what you want to prioritize over the next four years. One of the main things to consider is location.location.location. Finding a good spot to campout Read More…
Easy Study Break Options on Campus
Being a student is stressful, so it’s important not to overwhelm yourself by not taking breaks. There’s many things to do on breaks, but here are some ideas you may not have heard of. Therapy Dogs Often times on campus, especially in libraries, therapy dogs will make visits during finals week. I never knew this Read More…