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…
Fashion Tips for Wisconsin Gamedays
Gamedays are some of the best days at UW-Madison. Finding original and fun outfits to support the team can be difficult. Many people, myself included, buy clothes from shops specifically selling tailgating clothes such as Recess Apparel, a popular brand for Wisconsin gameday clothes. While many of their clothes are cute, you’ll likely be wearing Read More…
Never Fear, Three Ways to Make Friends are Here
The transition from high school to college can be a scary one. Not only are you leaving your family behind to live on your own for the first time, but you’re also moving into a place where you may not know many people. Fortunately, there are tons of opportunities to meet new people and make Read More…
3 Essential “Ice Breaker” Tips For Meeting New People As A Freshman At UW-Madison
As a new college student, it can be difficult to adjust to a new life in an unfamiliar environment. One of the most difficult adjustments is meeting new people when you are on your own at a brand-new school. Below I have provided 3 essential tips for meeting new people as a freshman at UW-Madison. Read More…
How To Survive The Wisconsin Winter In Style
When the weather drops below zero in Madison, it seems almost impossible to drag yourself out of bed for your 9am lecture, let alone look good doing it. But, it’s not impossible. The goal here is meeting practicality with fashion-forward- and I’m going to give you some tips on how to achieve that! Don’t be 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…
A 3-Decade Fashion Flashback: Why Flannels are a Critical Staple in Your College Wardrobe
In the 1990’s grunge was king, and nothing says grunge like a nice worn flannel tied around your waist. But as it turns out, they aren’t just for looks. Madison has a unique climate being on an isthmus, and the weather fluctuates a lot. It is not uncommon to step out of class only to Read More…
How not to miss being the TOP fashion on campus?
I’m sure every first-year student who comes to UW-Madison is ready to be as much of a star in the crowd as the lovely Badgers. Maybe you’ve got plenty of down jackets to get you through the long winter days, perhaps you’ve bought yourself new snow-proof boots, but never forget the “top” item of clothing 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…
Best Backpacks for Students: Balancing Style and Substance
When you’re deciding on a backpack to carry around campus all day, it’s okay to choose function over form. However, there are many ways to maximize both style and utility when purchasing a new backpack for college. Here are 3 backpacks that are functional while still having a distinct look. 1. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop Backpack Read More…