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…
Tag: Pre-College Transition
3 things to consider when transferring from community college to UW
Transferring from a community college to a massive public university like UW-Madison may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The the shift in culture, community, and environment will likely feel jarring, but there are ways for you to plan ahead to ensure your UW experience matches your expectations. Here are some things to Read More…
What type of clothing do I REALLY need to bring with me to school?
Ah Madison…. home of Bucky Badger, Bascom Hill, State Street, legendary football games and the Memorial Union Terrace. I was beyond happy when I found out that I was going to UW Madison. The summer before freshman year was spent working and planning what I was going to bring with me. After all, you can Read More…
Saving and Spending Tips for Your Pre-College Transition
As an incoming freshman, the months between getting accepted into college and moving day can be exciting, daunting, and at times stressful. But have no fear! Here are some tips to help you as you start to transition into college life: Save Your Money We have all heard the stereotype of being a “broke college Read More…
Pre-College Transition: Easy Peasy
The summer before your first year of college is packed with nervous jitters and what if’s. You may be excited or nervous…or even both! There are many ways to make this life-changing transition into the smoothest adjustment you possibly can! Make plans to hang out with your roommate beforehand Having a good friend before the Read More…
Achieving Your “Dream Dorm”
Growing up, I always watched Youtube videos ranging from dorm decoration ideas, college life-hacks, move-in vlogs – you name it, I watched it. The summer before my move-in, I revisited these types of videos to finally curate my ‘dream” dorm room. Here’s the places that I started at before arriving to my dorm move-in day. Read More…
Pre-College: An Ending and a New Beginning!
The time period after graduating, but before coming to college, can be a lot of things. There’s the stress of change, the excitement of new beginnings, and the sadness of goodbyes. What are some ways in which you can prepare for this amazing future you’re about to have, as well as move on from the Read More…
The Last Dance
Everything has been going great- prom was a blast, graduation is around the corner, and you could not be more excited to go to college. However, you still have 2-3 months before you head out. To make the most of it, here are three ways to structure your summer plans that will give you closure Read More…
Before the Leap
There is a time period between finishing high school and starting college where you don’t really know how to feel. You are an adult who just graduated high school but once the fall semester starts you are a freshman all over. You want to have the freedom that many adults have but you are not Read More…
The Transition
Transitioning into college can be different for everyone. For me, it was a time full of goodbyes, new beginnings, and don’t overly stress about finances. Goodbyes are always hard. Playing your last game, graduating high school, and saying goodbye to your lifelong friends at the end of summer is always difficult. Luckily, you have your Read More…