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…
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DIY Spirit Wear with a Flair
Are you bored of boxy logo tees, and plain, boring sweatpants? Spirit wear can be so much more fashionable with some do-it-yourself adjustments! Easy to make tube tops for the game: I promise that almost anyone with a basic knowledge of sewing and a pair of scissors can make these! All you need is an 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…
Save the Planet and Look Great: Sustainable Fashion Ideas for College Freshmen
Sustainable fashion is becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the environmental impact of clothing production and consumption. Creating a sustainable closet may seem daunting as a college student, but it’s easier than you think. Whether you’re a fashionista or just looking for inspiration, this guide will help you create a good closet Read More…
Find Your Place on Campus: Online Ways to Connect With Your Fellow Students
Utilizing online platforms and social media groups is an easy way to connect with other students, especially coming to a new campus as a freshman. You can engage in conversations, ask questions, or share your personal experiences. Connecting online can make you feel safer expressing your interests and asking questions rather than doing it in Read More…
Don’t Be A Karen: 3 Tips to Find Your Home Away From Home
Be Yourself! The best persons you can be is you. Wanna know why? Because there is no nobody else on this earth that is exactly like you. Sure, we all have our similarities, but the most interesting part about you is where you come from and how you came to be the person that stepped Read More…
How to turn a campus into a home
No matter where you are from or the size of the town you called home, moving to a school with over 50,000 individuals is extremely overwhelming. However, that feeling of loneliness doesn’t have to last long. Meeting people is as easy as 1-2-3 Explore the possibility of Greek life. Although there has been a stigma Read More…
How To Find Unlike Minded People As An Incoming College Student
(Credit: Shelby Knuth/Transfer Transition Program) I started my first year at UW-Madison as a Transfer Student. Having already experienced my first two years in college at MATC (Madison Area Technical College), I thought I was past the hurdle of building relationships and finding a community, however, this couldn’t have been farther from the truth. After Read More…
Tips For Making Friends At Your New Home For The Next Four Years
As you begin your new journey, the lingering question of “How am I supposed to make friends?” is one that we have all experienced. Here are a few tips that helped me navigate making new friends. Join an organization! The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers several opportunities to find organizations that offer something you are interested Read More…