Coming into college, I was the nervous out-of-state student. My biggest fear in the world was that I somehow would meet no one, have no close friends, and ultimately be forced to drop out due to loneliness. Luckily, I was jus dramatic; everyone is in the same position as you and wants to find their Read More…
Tag: Ice Breaker
Three Ways to Break the Ice at Your New Home
Everyone agrees that friends are an essential part of the college experience, but finding your core friend group is a challenge every student has to overcome. Here are three things you can try as soon as you get to campus in order to find like-minded people and forge long-lasting friendships. Your Dorm is Your Home Read More…
Meeting people in College 101
From someone who went through it Coming into college, you may be hesitant on getting tips to meet new people. A lot of advice is cliche or just not practical. Are you really going to meet new friends at a sporting event? I found out the answer is probably no. As someone who has experienced Read More…
Finding Your People: Advice From a Pandemic Freshman
I started my freshman year at UW-Madison with the assumption that making good friends was an inevitable part of the college experience. Unfortunately for me, COVID-19 was raging and my classes were all online. It was hard work and I often felt discouraged, but I was able to start building a solid group of friends. Read More…
Build the Best Community
Freshman year of college can be a daunting time for many. For some, it’s the first time away from home. Crowded dormitories can be the best of times and the worst depending on your ability to make friends. Follow these tips to help establish strong social connections and make the most of this big year. Read More…
Breaking out of Introversion: Post-Pandemic Style
If your year has been similar to mine, you might have mixed feelings about making new friends after not socializing for so long. Everyone has the right to move at their own pace as things transition back to the life we once knew, and I hope some of these tips can help those that have Read More…
Embracing the Awkwardness
New Beginnings… Starting college can be daunting for every freshman, especially when it comes to building a social life. In the beginning it can be awkward, but embracing that can be key to making your friends. Introducing Yourself Although going to events on campus with people from your dorm hall that you don’t know may Read More…
How NOT to make friends in college.
You may have heard all the great ways to MAKE friends when you get to college, but I would like to focus on the cautionary tale of someone who DIDN’T make friends.Sally was excited about college. After all, UW Madison is an amazing school with so much to offer academically. But when it came to Read More…
Breaking The Ice: Find Your People On The Other Side
The first few weeks of college may be the furthest you’ve ever had to step out of your comfort zone. For me, it was terrifying to have to completely start fresh in regards to friends and connections. Luckily, everyone is in the same boat. Finding your people is truly the best part of the experience. Read More…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Finding Student Orgs
It’s been said before, but I’ll say it again: joining student organizations is one of the best ways to make friends in college. But how to find the right student org? After all, there are about 900 of them at UW-Madison! Let’s go over a few of the do’s and don’ts of finding your perfect Read More…