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How I Chose my Major
Choosing a major in college can be a tough decision to make, especially if you have no idea what kind of career you want to pursue. And if you’re an indecisive person like me, you know this decision can be even more challenging. One thing to keep in mind when it comes...
Room Selection
Winona State University has temporarily converted their residence hall room types to support a safe place for students to live while helping limit the spread of COVID-19. You still have your regular single and suite style rooms, but the majority of the doubles have...
Maintaining Alcohol Safety During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has impacted all parts of our lives, especially college party culture. Although vaccination rates have increased across the state, we still need to stay safe this homecoming as we are not a fully vaccinated campus–at least not yet. It’s important to...
Your Guide to Face Coverings during a Pandemic
Within just a few months of mask mandates being lifted, they are slowly being put back in place to keep ourselves and others safe. Winona State has issued a mask mandate to ensure a safe and healthy return this fall. This is mask mandate happened because we are...
Prepping for Study Abroad: 5 Things to Do Now
Taken by Shannon Brown in 2018 near the Amazon Rainforest Studying abroad is something students come to Winona State for, but COVID-19 has kind of put a wrench in things. Don’t stress! We’ve got you covered with what you can do right now to get your ducks in a row....
6 Tips for Starting Freshman Year
If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume you are a new student looking for some advice, so welcome to Winona State University! When you first arrive on campus you will be met by many smiling faces, willing to help your transition to college life go smoothly. These...
I Attended Winona’s Take Back the Night Event
I attended Winona's Take Back the Night Event on April 15th, co-sponsored by the Advocacy Center of Winona and Winona State's Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies department. Take Back the Night events are held nationwide to spread awareness about sexual violence. I...
Discovering & Defining Who I Am: A Polish Cultural Educator & Data Analyst
Every year, Winona State has a University Theme that promotes partnerships and conversations between faculty, staff, students, and community members about important issues. For the 2020-21 academic year, the theme is “My Global Identity, Our Global Community.”...
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