Congratulations! You just accepted your place at the UW College of Engineering! You’ve made a great decision and don’t worry if you feel overwhelmed. As an electrical engineering major who just faced some of the same challenges during my freshman year, I’m here to give you my top three tips to set you up for Read More…
Tag: Professional Development
No Experience? No Problem: 3 Tips for a Successful Internship Search
Finding an internship as a freshman can be difficult, especially when it feels like you don’t have experience in your field. I felt the same way as a freshman, but by following these three tips I was able to grow my professional experience and ultimately land my first internship. Tip #1: Lean on your resources Read More…
Jumpstart Your Career: Advice for UW-Madison Freshmen
Starting college is exciting — but also a bit overwhelming, especially when you start thinking about your future career. As a fellow UW-Madison student, I want to share some tips to help you get a jumpstart and make the most of your time here. Explore Early and Often Don’t wait until your last year to Read More…
Level Up Your LinkedIn: 3 Steps for Beginners
Welcome to college, future leaders! It’s never too early to start your professional upgrade. LinkedIn isn’t just for CEOs—it’s your digital handshake, resumé, and networking hub all in one. Ready to build a presence that opens doors before you even walk into your first class? Here are three steps to get started.
Using Professional Student Organizations to Elevate Your Professional Career
Most people come to college with the goal of securing a job that wouldn’t otherwise be attainable without a college degree. While academics are extremely important in this regard, I would argue that there is another aspect that is even more important: professional student organizations. Professional student organizations provide three main benefits: making friends, networking Read More…
Your Whole Life Ahead Of You! A guide to discovering one’s life path in college.
Stepping on campus for the first time is always a very memorable experience. There is so much to discover, new places, new faces, and definitely a lot to learn. It can be overwhelming, there are a lot of big choices to make, like choosing a major, finding your passions, professional development. But don’t sweat it! Read More…
Freshman Year: Your Launchpad to a Dream Career
Getting a head start on your career during your freshman year of college can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can lay a strong foundation for your future. Here are some key strategies that I have learned and developed that can help you start building towards your dream career. Networking is so crucial. Read More…
Professional Development: Networking, Organizations, and Careers for Incoming Freshman
Beginning college is one of the most daunting tasks faced by incoming students at this point in their lives. Having now gone through the process myself, I would have certainly done it differently if I had the privilege of hindsight. First of all, I cannot emphasize enough how not-scary networking can be if you do Read More…