The best advice I can give to anyone is this: don’t be afraid to explore, even if it doesn’t fit perfectly into your DARS four-year plan. Trying new classes, even the ones outside your major can help you figure out what you actually want to do for the rest of your life because choosing a Read More…
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Fit Your Vibe, Find Your Tribe
After the pomp and circumstances of high school graduation have worn off it’s time to look to the next great adventure. This is a time of exciting changes. But also uncharted territory. You want to find a group of people you connect with to support, encourage and just have a good time with. Since UW-Madison Read More…
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…
How to Survive a Wisconsin Winter Coming From California
The first thing people ask me when I tell them I attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison is “How do you deal with the cold winters?” People from California cannot wrap their heads around the fact that I choose to leave the typically sunny and 70 degree year-round weather for winters that can reach -20 degrees 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…
“I CAN’T BELIEVE I FORGOT THIS” first-year college guide to footwear
“Boots, boots and MORE boots”! I said to my freshman year roommate at UW. Coast to Snow Tess was from Florida– what seems like a different world to us Midwesterners. Tess was more than unprepared for the winter that Madison had in store for her. Time to Hang up the Flip-Flops To start out the Read More…
Rain or Shine: Style Essentials for The Outdoorsy Student
If you chose Madison for its beautiful lakes, numerous bike trails, and endless running paths, here’s how to take advantage of those assets in style (and all types of weather)! Want to hit the bike path but the sky is looking a little overcast? We got you covered – it’s worth investing in proper fenders, Read More…
Eccentric Finds for Your College Closet
There is no better way to become that cool, fashionable, freshman on campus than snagging apparel from local thrift and vintage shops. Not only does this support small Madison businesses, but it also allows you to explore your own personal style. Browsing these stores will help you discover new fashion trends and find pieces that Read More…
Meeting Your People in College: It’s Easier Than You Think
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…