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…
Category: Unit 2
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.
Connect with Finesse to Ace Your Freshman Success
Being a freshman in college can be both thrilling and intimidating. Here are three crucial pointers to assist you get over this obstacle so you can establish lasting connections as fast as possible and establish yourself in your dorm! Tip 1: Forget Everything You Learned in High School Acceptance into college is literally a new Read More…
The College Closet: Your guide to clothing swaps, donations and more!
Dorm closets are not as generous as one may think. In fact, it is quite difficult to find enough room for basic, every day clothing, let alone dresses, shoes, and other unique pieces for events that college brings. For this reason, participating in clothing swaps and donations on campus is a great way to clear Read More…
Three Ways to Build Community on Campus
Starting a new chapter in college can be frightening, but every first year student is in the same boat. This is a time to learn more about yourself and who you want to surround yourself with. Making friends at a large university can feel intimidating, but a vast student population gives students the opportunity to Read More…
How to Survive a Wisconsin Winter Coming From California
The first thing people ask me when I tell them I attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison is “How do you deal with the cold winters?” People from California cannot wrap their heads around the fact that I choose to leave the typically sunny and 70 degree year-round weather for winters that can reach -20 degrees Read More…
Tips on your freshman year closet: Game day edition
That exact moment you opened up your UW-Madison acceptance, one of the first things you thought about was definitely: I need game day outfits! Well, I am here to guide you through your freshman year badger closet.