College and Compass Course

 College is probably the first thing I have ever really taken seriously. That sounds bad, but it is true. I didn't realize this until I learned how much work you have to put into it in order to do well (or simply get by). After surviving freshman year, however, I could not be prouder to be a Badger. One of the things that I have learned attending this university, is that being a part of something that so many people love and care about is a feeling like none other. 

Being a badger relates to pretty much every artifact in the collection of artifacts: I build my strengths and practice my values as a Badger. As far as academics go... thats pretty self-explanatory. Being a Badger presents so many potential leadership opportunities, like being a mentor in the BBP and leading a team project in a MHR class. The UW is an extremely diverse community of individuals, and coming from a small private catholic high school I love this about the UW.

I think the Wisconsin Idea is another one of the best parts of being a badger. As a student, helping other students succeed, and knowing that you all have my back is a great feeling. In my job, I find housing solutions for tons of TA's, researchers, young doctors, and professors from all around the world, and as a result I learn a ton from their experiences, not to mention expanding my network. Even if I end up moving far away from Wisconsin after I graduate, I will still come back and show my support by participating in Badger gamedays (who wouldn't!?) and if I am successful in business, I will certainly use our awesome alumni network to help badger graduates get jobs.

Compass Course

While sometimes it is hard for me to find value in doing personality assessments and reflective writing, I love the fact that the WSoB gives us the opportunity to have a course where we learn business skills from our fellow students. I especially thought the interview stream was helpful, even though I hate seeing recordings of myself talking. Here is my reflection of the InterviewStream assignment, and compass course in general;

I think this is really what the compass course is about. I like the fact that both of our facilitators are students, because it is much easier to relate to you, than my MHR 300 professor, for example, in terms of building academic and career skills. I think that it this factor is a very practical implementation of the Wisconsin Idea, and being able to work with the other students around me, and learn from each other, because academic and career skills are very people focused.