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10 Easy Ways to Make Your WSU Room Feel Like Home
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 for...
The Final Countdown: Preparing to Leave the Nest
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...
The Unofficial Guide for Freshman Year
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. [gallery...
The Move-In Master Plan
Amid the chaos that comes with uprooting your life before transitioning to college, it can be easy to gloss over the detail of moving into your new room. More goes on during move-in day than just carrying boxes and mini-fridges, so here’s a few strategies to make...
Pro Tips for Packing
As you transition from living at home to living on-campus—or just living on your own for the first time—effective packing skills are necessary for keeping you organized, happy, and most importantly-- sane. The last thing you need is to discover that you brought too...
What Your Parents Need to Know
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. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full"...
Why Visit WSU?
One of the most pressing questions we get at WSU is: What is student life like at WSU? While you are more than welcome to do your own research online, the best way to answer that question is by scheduling a visit to our campus. Pro-Tip: Visiting WSU during the fall or...
11 Things to Do in Winona Over the Summer
At some point during your college experience here at WSU you are going to stay the summer. This may be for work, summer classes, or solely because you are already paying rent so why not live in that house. This summer, I ended up being one of those people. There was...
I Wasn’t Expecting to Meet My Best Friend
Meeting a whole new community of people at college is often a daunting thought for incoming freshman. But the best way to meet new friends is to just be yourself and let it happen naturally. During Welcome Week, everyone is walking into a new environment and looking...
5 Alternatives to Bringing Your Car to College
Buses, trains, bicycles, oh my! Not bringing a car to Winona State this fall? No worries! There are many affordable, easy, eco-friendly and hassle free alternatives. Here are five transportation options for getting around Winona and traveling to and from other nearby...
