They say the start of a new school year is the tultimate clean slate, and for both my personal and academic journey, this couldn’t be more true.
Although I will technically be going into my sophomore year, it is the first time I’ll be lucky enough to declare myself a Badger.
I’ve made a complete 180 in regards to my academic path, as most university students at some point do—transitioning from a Marketing major at UW-Milwaukee to Interior Design (or is it Interior Architecture? Not that it matters) here at UW-Madison.
As a transfer student my familiar life has also been slightly uprroted, going from a school 20 minutes from my hometown to one a little bit further -- all for the sake of design.
Contrary to what many may assume, this change was not driven by the recent phenomena of Pinterest-ing and Tumbl-ing,.
I can even promise that it wasn’t because Kourtney Kardashian is “literally obsessed” with interior design these days.
My choice has roots back to an 8-year-old me who wanted to redecorate her room for the first time, and again the next year, and again, another 4 or 5 times.
The years continued up until this very summer where I redesigned my childhood room yet again, but for the last time.
So truly, I need to make this passion a career just to get a fix for my apparent addiction.
Needless to say I am elated, as well as anxious, to learn more about design, and furthermore, to eventually make it an occupation rather than an immensely enjoyed hobby.
Even more, I look forward to sharing my experiences as a transfer student in addition to my trials and tribulations within the classroom with my fellow SoHE students. and any other readers eager to learn about a major new to us both.
Here’s to a new year, a fresh start and taking advantage of the opportunity to redesign.
