Welcome to Madison, freshmen! If you’re new to Madison, you’ll be excited about the warmer September weather than you think and meeting people for the first time. But don’t let your guard down! The weather in Madison is unpredictable and rougher than you think, just like your major test! But don’t worry, I’ll tell you Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Jump Around: Three Keys To Meeting People Freshman Year
Going from high school to college is a very exciting transition, especially when you’re going to the University of Wisconsin. However, between living away from home, meeting hundreds of new people, and trying to find clubs that interest you, your first year can be very intimidating. As I look back at when I started in Read More…
“Dressing for Success: Unlocking the College Closet Code”
Beginning college is a thrilling phase in life, one that is full of fresh experiences, difficulties, and chances for personal development. When starting this phase, one of the many things to think about is your wardrobe. It’s crucial to have an assortment of versatile and useful costumes that reflect your particular style and keep you Read More…
Athleisure: The secret ingredient to a happy college student life
College students are busy, stressed, overwhelmed. With this, the last thing they need to worry about is what they will wear for the day, and that’s where athleisure comes in to the picture. Imagine this, you are a new student at UW-Madison, making your twenty minute walk to class, maps open, sweat dripping from the Read More…
Tips For a New Journey
For many, coming to college is a significant change and can be a frightening process. It can be difficult to connect to and find your place at a large place like a college campus. UW-Madison is a beautiful, welcoming campus with so much to offer. Here are three tips to start your journey to finding Read More…
If I Can Do It, You Can Too: Tips for Making Friends in College
Today—as a college student, a person with friends, and a person who has struggled with getting to know new people—I would like to give you a few tips that have helped me build community at UW-Madison. My first tip may be common sense, but it is so helpful: find a smaller community! Finding genuine connections Read More…
Trying New Things = Meeting New People: Socializing in College
Socializing can be overwhelming. Especially when you’re a freshman at a new school. While friendship is inevitable at UW, there are certainly ways to broaden your social circle that don’t involve saying hi to your dorm neighbors. Here are a few ways to put yourself out there, and to hopefully make some lifelong friends in Read More…
21st Century Education with a 20th Century Closet
3 Tips to Thrifting for College Students It’s the summer before your very first semester in a new city, possibly a new side of the country or the world! This is your chance to start fresh and show the campus who you are. The best way is to express yourself through the first thing people Read More…
Break the ice and don’t think twice: college edition!
College can be intimidating, but your new best friend could be patiently waiting to meet you. Confidence is key – do not be afraid to be social and put yourself out there. Wisconsin is a special place full of special people. The community is accepting and waiting to embrace you with open arms. Here is Read More…
3 Ways to Make New Connections as a First-Year Student
Making friends when you are younger seems so easy. You could meet someone at the park, play for hours and become besties. You can sit next to someone in class and just like that, you text daily. Making friends in college can seem daunting, but with a few tips, it can be just as effortless as when you were a child.