I am going into my senior year here at UW and I still look back on my freshman year as being the most fun and having the most friends. My first year I made so many friends and had such fun experiences that I wish I could re-live. If you’re like me and are not Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Melting Mendota: Let’s Break the Ice!
Coming to college can mean a lot of things: freedom, change, growth, and so much more! However, entering this new chapter of your life can also mean starting over, which is not always easy. Luckily for you, there are so many ways to make this transition as smooth as possible. For one, finding people that Read More…
Why Is A Winter Hat & Scarf Combo a Freshman Year Must Have?
Coming in to college, I wasn’t sure what winter fashion was necessary for the frozen tundra! Here are my top 3 reasons for why the winter hat & scarf are the most important pieces for your freshman year wardrobe: It’s COLD: Walking to class in the middle of February, zipping up your winter jacket just Read More…
It’s Your First Night “Going Out”, Now What?
POV: You just moved into Sellery and now you’re determined to meet other freshman in a “going out” setting. Except there’s one thing: you have no idea where to go. Lucky for you, I have three suggestions for a typical night out for freshman that go to UW-Madison! Option 1: Hit the Bars! Sconnie Bar Read More…
Why “funky” is the very best fashion compliment you can get!
It takes a bold person to take “funky” as a compliment. So why not go for it? Being funky makes you unique and gets you noticed. You should be flattered by the word because funky is beyond style. It’s about attitude, which honestly is the best sense of fashion. Being brave enough to feel flattered Read More…
Let’s Be Friends
Making friends and meeting new people in general can be tough especially for college freshmen. The first two weeks of college feel almost like a fever dream. You are meeting tons of people, hearing different names and the dorms they live in, and it can be hard to keep track or maintain those relationships. So Read More…
You’re finally at college… Now what?
Finding your friends in college can be, quite frankly, hard. While it’s exciting to know that there’s a whole campus out there for you to explore, it comes with the terrifying realization that you have to start all over. However, the nice thing is that you’re not in it alone. Everyone who leaves home and Read More…
Why Parkas Will Get You Through Winter
One of the biggest concerns for incoming freshman here at UW-Madison are the dreaded winters. With temperatures reaching below zero not even considering windchill, the thought of walking around campus going from class to class can be a frightening thought. I was not prepared for my first winter in Madison. I thought I would be Read More…
The Hidden Beauty of a Zip-Up Sweatshirt
The reality of attending UW-Madison, specifically in the fall semester, means being prepared to leave your dorm room in the morning with a temperature of 55 degrees, yet later walking to your afternoon class in 80 degree temperatures. I can assure you there is nothing more painful than having not having time to go back Read More…
Seasonal Switch
Coming from sunny Los Angeles, California, I had no idea what would be in store for me when I moved to Madison for college. Once my time came, I found I had no hardships adjusting to the weather at all! With a couple new additions in my closet, I was ready to face my first Read More…