Across campus, thousands of University of Wisconsin students made the annual trek to their first day of classes. A few them took the time to share the goals they have set for the semester ahead.

Alia Helina Hilmi

Major: Economics

Goal: “To ace in academics and meet a lot of new people.”

Sophie Looker

Major: Biochemistry

Goal: “To solidify some kind of study habits.”

Valerie Otto

Major: Biochemistry

Goal: “To branch out and meet new people.”

Denzel Taylor

Major: Communication Arts

Goal: “To act with immediacy.”

Jessica Winkler

Major: Business

Goal: “Push myself harder in my academics.”

Jaden Umana

Studying: Chemical Engineering

Goal: “Not to fail.”

Linnea Emerson

Major: Engineering (intended)

Goal: “To be academically strong.”

Katherine Voelkers

Major: International Studies

Goal: “To learn as much as possible.”