Beginning college is one of the most daunting tasks faced by incoming students at this point in their lives. Having now gone through the process myself, I would have certainly done it differently if I had the privilege of hindsight. First of all, I cannot emphasize enough how not-scary networking can be if you do Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Navigating College Social Dynamics as a Freshman
As a freshman, I found myself plunged into the web of college social dynamics, a journey blended with excitement and anxiety. The prospect of moving to a new area and being on my own for the first time was both exciting and daunting, leaving me to wonder endlessly about my ability to make friendships and Read More…
How to Choose Extracurriculars: 3 Tips to Find the Right Fit
You’re a future Badger! There are many amazing opportunities on campus and numerous Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to explore. Establishing what RSO is best for you can be overwhelming, so here are 3 tips to find the right fit: 1. Establish your interests. Before joining an organization, it is essential to establish your interests. Take Read More…
Three tips to be “original” badger
As a freshman, it is always frustrating to start a new journey with a completely new background and no high school friends around. As a senior who also experienced freshman year, let me give you a few tips to adapt to UW-Madison. After reading this blog, I guarantee you will be an ORIGINAL BADGER just Read More…
An Underrated Aspect of Campus Life: Finding Your Favorite Study Spots
Let’s be honest. Studying somewhere depressing sucks. So, to prevent you from getting stuck studying somewhere dark and sad, I’ve culminated a few study spots that I thought were positive environments that you can try out for yourself! Here’s a few of my favorite study spots: If you live on Lakeshore, try the D.C. Smith Read More…
How To Make Friends at Madison
Being a freshman in a school as big as UW-Madison can be terrifying, especially if you don’t know anybody coming in. You may be all on your own, having to start new with new friends but it doesn’t have to be scary. So here are 3 tips to help you meet new people at UW-Madison. Read More…
Getting to Know Madison
Being a freshman on such a large campus can be daunting. We have all been there! When I first came to Wisconsin I was intimidated by the largeness of everything there – however, school now feels so small – because I did everything I could to get to know it. Here are three tips to Read More…
What Major is Right for You: How to Determine Your Course of Study for the Next 4 Years
At just eighteen, it is hard to decide the future of your career before you have even stepped on campus. Here are some ways to explore everything that UW has to offer: Explore UW’s Course Offerings Through General Education Requirements Every student is required to complete general education credits and breadths as part of their Read More…
Don’t Force a Friendship
If you’re anything like me as freshman, your first priority after arriving to college will likely be making new friends to weather this experience with! You might even force yourself to get along with a roommate, hometown acquaintance, or even just someone you bumped into! This is normal, as the first few days after moving Read More…
Three Ways To Connect In The Classroom
Imagine entering a lecture with hundreds of new faces. Where do you sit? Who do you sit next to? Luckily enough, you find an empty seat and sigh in relief of escaping the possibility of what could be the biggest horror of this century: social interaction. Just as you are comfortably finishing the lecture, your Read More…