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…
Category: Professional Development
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…
The ‘What Do You Want to Be?’ Conundrum: Navigating Freshman Year Without a Clear Career Path
The questions, “What do you want to be when you grow up,” “What’s your major,” and “What are you looking to do after college,” HAUNTED me my whole life, especially when college came around and it felt like everyone but I knew exactly what they wanted to do and how they wanted to do it. Read More…
Kickstart Your Career: A Freshman’s Guide to Professional Development at UW-Madison
Starting college is an exciting yet overwhelming time, especially when you’re trying to map out your future career. At UW-Madison, the opportunities are endless, but figuring out where to begin can be daunting. So, how do you jump-start your career? Who should you network with? What should you be doing to secure that dream job Read More…
Choose Your Own Adventure: College Edition! Making Your Degree Your OWN in College
Choosing a major can feel both overwhelming and limiting at the same time. Often, majors won’t cover everything you want to learn while in college, and that may seem like something you just have to deal with. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to! Here’s 5 tips to help you walk out Read More…
Feeling Stuck? What To Do When You’re Questioning Your Major
As an incoming freshman, choosing your major may feel daunting. Once I came to college I had this idea in my head that once I chose my major, I was stuck. However, now being a junior, I have changed my major three times. You have time! Take a deep breath! Here are some tips to Read More…
Setting Yourself up for Success as a Freshman: From Exploring to Planning
Making the adjustment to college can be difficult, especially if you aren’t sure what your future holds yet. As an incoming freshman, there is lots of planning ahead to be done–but don’t panic. Plenty of students don’t declare their majors until their sophomore year or before their junior year. Regardless, it’s never too early to Read More…
Using Professional Student Organizations to Elevate Your Professional Career
Most people come to college with the goal of securing a job that wouldn’t otherwise be attainable without a college degree. While academics are extremely important in this regard, I would argue that there is another aspect that is even more important: professional student organizations. Professional student organizations provide three main benefits: making friends, networking Read More…