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…
Category: Professional Development
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…
Paving My Own Path: Career Tips for First-Gen College Students
When I started college, I had no roadmap. Both of my parents went to college in a different country, so I couldn’t rely on them for advice about majors, internships, or navigating campus resources. I had to figure everything out on my own. It was overwhelming at first, but it also pushed me to start Read More…
From Uncertain to Confident: Tips I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
Photo taken by Mia Sara Starting out freshman year can be scary! I remember my freshman year, feeling unsure about what major to choose or how to even begin to choose a career path. But any step is a step in the right direction. An extremely helpful and easy first step to take is to Read More…
When You’re Lost on the Career Path, Start Exploring
The best professional advice I can give when it comes to career path anxiety is to treat college, and life for that matter, as an exploration. I had to work harder than the average student at UW-Madison to make it to campus. I applied during my senior year of high school and ended up having Read More…
One Connection Can Go A Long Way
As an incoming freshman at UW-Madison, it can be daunting. New people, new classes, new routines. It is all new, and you may not know where to begin. No matter what you’re studying, the number one piece of advice that professionals give is to network, network, network. Although that advice remains true, networking doesn’t have Read More…