At 5 am, the city of Madison is fast asleep, enveloped in a comforting frost-glazed darkness—everyone, except for the select few who are chasing the combined pursuit of Athletics and Academics. My story is about navigating the life of a student-athlete as a men’s soccer player, but it runs far deeper. It spans from volleyball Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Finding your Niche at UW Madison
When I first got to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I felt like a tiny fish in a vast ocean. Everyone seemed already to have their group, their clubs, their plan. Meanwhile, I was just trying to figure out how not to get lost in the Humanities building. But the good news? That lost feeling doesn’t Read More…
Running Late to My Career Path (Spoiler: You’re Not)
Nobody has it all figured out freshman year. If you are feeling overwhelmed about your future, or feel “behind” just know it is totally normal. When I first got to UW-Madison I had no idea where I wanted to end up, and it took me way to long to realize everyone was feeling the same Read More…
Finding Your People at UW Madison
Starting college can feel like being dropped into the middle of a snowstorm, you’re excited, but also kind of lost. Honestly, that’s exactly how I felt my first semester. But once I started branching out, things slowly came together. Here are three ways I found my place at UW Madison: 1. Try Things That May Read More…
Level Up Your LinkedIn: 3 Steps for Beginners
Welcome to college, future leaders! It’s never too early to start your professional upgrade. LinkedIn isn’t just for CEOs—it’s your digital handshake, resumé, and networking hub all in one. Ready to build a presence that opens doors before you even walk into your first class? Here are three steps to get started.
Underrated Campus Activities That I Didn’t Know about Until after Freshman Year
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…
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…