Navigating a B1G school can be a huge transition for some Badgers. On social media, we asked, "How did you make the UW feel like home when you were a student?" Check out some of the responses!
I always decorated my apartments the way I wanted, with lots of trendy “stuff” that made each one feel like home. I also think staying through the summer and taking a couple of summer school classes made it feel like home.
Janell C. B.
I studied in various spots, such as the Memorial Library, the State Historical Library reading room, and even the Terrace. Moving around helped me take breaks, and I felt comfortable in more places.
Catherine M.
I started a figure-skating club with some new friends (and old clubmates). We developed great friendships. Definitely join a club. (Or start one!)
Lisa M.
The dorms did a lot of activities with other dorms [so you could] get to know people. Living with someone you never met before helps.
Amy S.
Chadbourne and Barnard Residential Colleges’ activities, alternative break trips with the Morgridge Center, and having some high school friends go to UW–Madison as well.
Kristin P.
I frequently visited the Latin club on Thursday nights for Latin music dancing, got my rice fix at a "Chinese” restaurant (owned and operated by a Hmong gentleman), joined the Puerto Rican Union students group, got involved in intramural sports, and mingled around with anyone to learn about them.
Angel M. P.
Madison and the UW just felt like home from day one. Coming from a tiny town of 1,100, I felt like I’d died and gone to heaven. Every time I go back, it feels like a homecoming.
Annette R.
Polka dancing on Union Terrace, beer in the Rathskeller, UW ice cream at Babcock Hall.
Vicki E.
I made friends freshman year in the dorm, and my circle of friends expanded out from there.
Amy B.
The Terrace, Greek life, Bascom Hill, the bar scene, pizza and subs from everywhere, and tailgating.
Alison S.
Find/create spaces and communities where you feel a sense of belonging.
Myxee T.
Memorial Union and the Terrace — studying there, eating, catching live music, student club meetings, even taking a quick nap. It was the heart of my student experience.
Toni S. B.
Bascom Hill, the Rat, football games, basketball games, the lake, State Street, the Statesider.
Liza B.
Easily blended in with international students — living in the building with many of them helped a lot.
Chery R.
Professors and friends at SLIS, now the iSchool, really made me feel at home there.
Jom P.
Ate the cookies my mom sent every week.
Suzann C. D.
You can see more answers in the original Facebook post.
