by Breanna McGeorge | Oct 5, 2018 | Academics, Admissions Blog, Campus Life, Feature Post, Winona
WSU has a population of about 8,000 students, give or take, and that puts us at the smaller end of medium-sized—making us smedium. As a WSU Admissions Counselor in-training, I can tell you all about our campus and population. I could recite the facts and numbers to...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 16, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life
Welcome to college– a time to enrich your life with intensive study, gain valuable career experience through internships, and interact socially with a bunch of complete strangers. It’s okay to be scared. You may not be in Kansas anymore, but remember everyone is...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 15, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life
Maybe living on campus at Winona State will be the first time you’ve really been away from home. Although that’s an amazing opportunity, it’s understandable if you’re a little worried about being a little homesick. That’s why we’ve got a few tricks of the trade...
by Elizabeth Ortiz | Aug 14, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life
This is it. New sheets are bought, your bags are packed, your class schedule is set (at least, you think it is), and now all that’s left is to get in the car or plane and move to your new home in Winona, Minnesota. But then it hits you: the butterflies in your stomach...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 9, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life, Winona
So, you’re about to start college—exciting places, new friends, and adventure awaits. However, you might find it helpful to have a guide, which is why I’ve compiled a list of tips from upperclassmen. Welcome to The Unofficial Guide for Freshman Year. Know Where You’ll...
by Janae Mann | Aug 7, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life
Starting college is a new experience and can be a little intimidating too! But not just for you, for your parents too. Especially if you’re their first child to let go, this can be a very difficult time for them. Leaving for college isn’t just a new...