Until the cold wind blew wildly on my face, I felt the power of Madison undoubtedly in winter. It patted my cheeks and my neck until…I took out my long, thick scarf and put it on my neck, which turned out to be shorter than the turtle. That is right, a dispensable winter gift for Read More…
Category: Unit 3
How to Survive UW Madison: POC Edition
Prepare yourselves… What is a POC, you ask? A POC, or a person of color, is used to define any other person who is not considered white. As a Latinx student before coming to this institution I never used the word POC to self-identify, but after my first-time setting foot on this campus a POC Read More…
Being a Transfer Student: What it’s Really Like
Going to college, you are filled with a mixture of emotions; excitement, stress, anxiety, and happiness. You wonder about what dorm you’ll get, what friends you’ll make, the classes you’ll take and all of the new experiences. For me, my college experience might be a little different than others, because I was a transfer student. Read More…
The Freshman 15: Expectation vs Reality
It’s one of every incoming freshman’s biggest fears – at least, I know it was mine upon entering college. I had been told countless times to watch out for the stereotypical fifteen pounds comprised of late nights, unhealthy food, Ian’s Pizza slices and not enough walks up Bascom Hill. Vain? Maybe, but I couldn’t help Read More…
Why A Screen Protector Will Save Your College Experience
We’ve all been there. Your phone slips out of your hand and lands face down on the pavement. Your glossy screen now looks like a spiderweb. However, there is a tool that prevents this monstrosity. Screen protectors have saved most of the otherwise fatal phone drops for many of us. These little pieces of plastic Read More…
The Challenge of Deciding What to Wear to Class
After attending a school that required students to wear a uniform for 12 years, you could say I was extremely excited to finally be able to wear whatever I wanted to class when college started. I thought to myself, I could finally wear all of the cute clothes I had packed away in my closet. Read More…
The Mug That Prepared Me For College
Starting college is a very interesting time. It is so exciting, but it is also quite nerve-wracking especially if you are moving far from home and separating from basically all you’ve ever known for the first time. I was in Target in Madison picking up all my bedding, towels, etc. I couldn’t even enjoy these Read More…
Reality Check: Your Roomie Might Not Be Your Bestie…Or Even Your Friend
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t over the moon excited to find my freshman roommate and share my entire closet with her. Scrolling through the UW Facebook page hunting for a roommate felt like going through people’s dating profiles–everyone shows off their prettiest selfies and cutest outfits. It’s a daunting task to Read More…
Expectation vs. Reality: Getting Involved and the Student Organization Fair
Coming to a large university, you might ask yourself: How will I spend your time? How will I get involved? These were questions I definitely asked during my first week. So, when it came time for the Student Organization Fair I hoped to find all of my answers. While I was exposed to a ton Read More…
Expectation Vs. Reality: Learning to Love College
I firmly believe that for most students there is something called the college adjustment curve. Let me explain what I mean. For whatever reason, I expected that upon my immediate arrival at college, I would be sucked in and transported into a college portal. I assumed I would fall down some college like rabbit-hole, quickly Read More…