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…
Category: Professional Development
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…
The #1 Way to Succeed: Seek Rejection
You read that right, the number one way to succeed at UW-Madison, is to seek rejection. Let me explain: College is all about learning your passion and building a future. However, this isn’t possible without putting yourself out there. For example, I am debating between Journalism and Film. Naturally, I wanted to understand what both Read More…
3 Ways To Network Like A Professional In College (And Enjoy It)
As a freshman music major I thought I had escaped the world of networking, thinking it was strictly for the business students and finance bros. Instead, networking has shown me cool career paths, given me opportunities and jobs, and allowed me to meet some really cool people, all before graduating. 3 ways to get the Read More…
3 Small Career Moves to Make During Freshman Year
Freshman year is not too early to think about your future. But it also does not mean you need to know your dream job on day one. The best career move you can make as a new UW-Madison student is to start small, stay curious, and use the resources around you. 1. Talk to someone Read More…
Don’t Wait to Explore Your Career. Start Freshman Year!
When I arrived at UW-Madison, “professional development” sounded like something reserved for juniors with LinkedIn Premium and business cards. But looking back, freshman year was the perfect time to start. My best advice? Explore early and often. You don’t have to commit to a major right away, I didn’t, but start attending events that pique Read More…
Freshman Advice: Professional Development is the College Experience
As an incoming junior, professional development is something that I have always thought about, but found myself unintentionally doing. While most college freshmen may be stressing about how to stay productive on this manner, I am here to reassure you that it will come in almost everything that you do! For one, networking is the Read More…
Dorm Room to Dream Job: Tips I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
Figuring out your future at 18 years old is incredibly confusing. When I first stepped on campus as a business major, I had no clue where my dorm was, let alone what I needed to do to kickstart my career. Fast forward, I am currently double majoring in Real Estate and Marketing and working my Read More…