I chose my first campus faith community because they had a bonfire at Picnic Point. An avid camper myself, it seemed like the right kind of vibe for me. However, apart from the name of a deity and an affinity…

Hi, everyone. My name is Emily Johnson, and I have been a part of the Pres House community for nearly five years, beginning in the fall of 2016 when I began my undergraduate studies here at UW-Madison.  Last December I…

Taya Briggs shared this reflection on April 26th, 2020 at Pres House's Graduation Sunday, Part I. You can also watch or listen to it. Coming into college, I was so excited to choose my major and make a bunch of…

Nathan Burwell shared this reflection on May 3rd, 2020 at Graduation Sunday Part II. You can also watch or listen to it. First of all, I would just like to thank Mark and Erica, as well as the entire Pres…

Beatrice Tan shared this reflection on April 26th, 2020 at Graduation Sunday, Part 1. You can also watch or listen to it. I still remember the day I was desperately praying to get admitted into my dream school, or the…

Erik Franze shared this reflection on May 3rd, 2020 at Graduation Sunday Part II. You can also watch or listen to it. “But those who trust in the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like…

Samuel A. Acuña graduated from UW-Madison in May 2019 with a Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering. You can also listen to his reflection here.  Back in the year 2012, I made the decision to go to graduate school. I was ready…

Clare Aeschbacher graduated from UW-Madison in May 2019 with degrees in Environmental Sciences and Community & Environmental Sociology and a certificate in Sustainability. You can also listen to their reflection here. Early in my sophomore year of college, I decided…

Becca Bedell graduated with a MFA in Poetry at UW-Madison in May 2019. Upon graduation, she joined the staff as Coordinator of Residential Programs in the Pres House Apartments. You can also listen to her reflection here. Mishka and I…