Its hard to enjoy college if you don’t find ‘your people’. You miss your friends from home and the big unknown is daunting to say the least. Lucky for you, here is a simple 3-step guide for how to find your niche so you feel ready to tackle this next step! 1. Stay out of Read More…
Transitioning To UW
Hi incoming UW students. Having just finished my first year, I would like to share some pieces of advice that really helped me get adjusted during my first semester. I hope these pieces of advice help in your transition to UW-Madison. It is truly the best place, and the time you spend here flies.
Finding Your Place in Badger Society
When I first settled into my dorm and took my first steps on campus, I honestly felt overwhelmed. As an out of state student from the west coast, my new environment of 50,000 strangers seemed scary and intimidating. But as the weeks went on, I slowly but surely managed to find my community of people 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…
Find Where You Belong at UW
Newly minted adults flock to campus from all over the world. The fresh men ready for a fresh start. Whether Wisconsin is home or soon-to-be home-away-from-home, looking online, connecting with peers, and learning about yourself helps you find where you belong. The Wisconsin Involvement Network can be a great place to start! I used WIN 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…
Finding Your New Home in a New Place
Yes, I’m not going to lie, starting freshman year can be scary. On my first day, I thought I could walk all the way to the Bakke from Witte with two heavy bags. I did not make it. Finding your community takes real effort and will not happen overnight. You must try new things, here Read More…
Finding Your Niche–Be a Tourist in Your Own City!
Congratulations Badger, you are now a college student! This is a big change for anyone, and it’s completely normal to feel nervous or overwhelmed. The good news: your first semester is the best time to be a tourist—be curious, familiarize yourself with your new home! GET INVOLVED! UW-Madison has tons of student organizations and clubs, 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…
Making Friends in College: A Mindset & Some Luck
Making connections in college is largely about mindset and openness. Students who approach social situations with positivity and confidence are more likely to form meaningful relationships. Rather than worrying about whether others will like them or assuming everyone already has a friend group, it’s more effective to enter a space thinking, “Look at how many Read More…