Coming into UW Madison can be a big change, from campus life to navigating new friendships, but these are three tips to adjusting to the college lifestyle:
You Don’t Need Your Whole Career Figured Out Freshman Year
When I came to UW-Madison, it felt like everyone already knew their major, career goals, internship ambitions, five-year plan, etc. But honestly, a lot may change when you start taking classes, meeting people and finding out what you like and don’t like. I believed I was going to be pre-med when I initially arrived into Read More…
Professional Development: Look Out World…Here Comes New Badgers!
Beginning a professional career begins exactly where you stand right now! Entering college, especially here at UW-Madison, provides you with the unique opportunity to build your network, advance your skills, and grow to become an expert in your craft. However, the greatest advice I can offer is to find a way to balance your desire Read More…
Pick Your Major and Career Today!
You should not be allowed to enter college with your major undeclared. This might come off as harsh or as an unnecessary pressure on new students, but simply put, you’re only delaying finding your dream career. We often procrastinate deciding what to do with our lives. It’s something that requires a lot of thought, and Read More…
How Staying Curious will Fuel Your Career
When you first arrive at UW Madison, it might feel like everyone already knows their major, career goals, and jobs lined up. The real truth is that almost everyone is still figuring it out. My biggest piece of advice would be to start exploring professional development early, but don’t feel pressured to try and figure Read More…
Three Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman About Building My Career at UW–Madison
Starting college can feel overwhelming, especially when everyone seems to have their future figured out. As a UW–Madison student, I’ve learned that building your career doesn’t just happen all at once; it starts with small steps. Looking back, there are three things I wish I had known as a freshman. First, get involved earlier than Read More…
An Introvert’s Guide to College Friends
Everyone is a Stranger! Finding the right friend group in college is hard and being an introvert can make it even harder. However, I speak from first hand experience when I say you can absolutely find lifelong friendships in college as an introvert. The biggest thing to remember is that everyone’s in the same boat. Read More…
Missing Home? Start with a Warm Bowl on State Street
For many incoming freshmen, finding your niche at UW–Madison does not only mean joining a club or meeting a big group of friends. Sometimes, it starts with finding a small place near campus that makes you feel less far from home. As an international student from Korea, I know that food can matter a lot Read More…
Finding your place at UW-Madison
One thing I wish someone had told me before coming to UW-Madison is that you do not need to find your best friends during the first week of school. When I started college, it seemed like everyone around me already had a friend group while I was still trying to figure out where my classes Read More…
Why College Freshman Don’t Need to Know Their Future
Often, the fear of choosing a major or career haunts college students. But in actuality, students do not need to have the “perfect” college plan, because no matter what path you choose, it is the skills you learn in college which help the most. So, why is it okay to leave the future unplanned? College Read More…