{"id":4149,"date":"2018-05-03T21:12:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T21:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/?p=4149"},"modified":"2021-10-15T20:56:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:56:33","slug":"my-full-wsu-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/blog\/my-full-wsu-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"My WSU Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you remember your first year at WSU? It seems like just yesterday, right?<\/p>\n

A lot can change in only four years– see how these four WSU students transformed from their first day of freshman year to their graduation day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Rachel Williams Belter<\/strong>
\nBA in English – Literature & Language<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2014<\/h4>\n

\"Rachel<\/p>\n

What is your favorite thing about WSU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The location.<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to in\u00a0college?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meeting people.<\/p>\n

What is your biggest fear about college?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being away from family.<\/p>\n

Describe\u00a0yourself in one word:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artistic<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n

2018<\/h4>\n

\"Rachel<\/p>\n

What was your favorite thing about WSU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

All the wonderful people that are associated with WSU. From my peers\u00a0to the faculty and staff, everyone is welcoming and charismatic. I\u2019ve been impacted by so many incredible people over the past four years and made life-long friends.<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to after graduating from college? Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m both excited and anxious to experience life outside of academia. Though I know I\u2019ll be back in a few short yours to earn my M.A., I\u2019m looking forward to new opportunities. Like many of my peers, I\u2019ve spent sixteen years absorbing knowledge and I\u2019m ready to enter the \u201creal world\u201d and conquer new challenges.<\/p>\n

Looking back, what is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be your own advocate; nobody knows what you need except for you. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help because most people just want you to succeed.<\/p>\n

Describe yourself in one word:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wallflower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Arden Heath<\/strong>
\nBS in Biology – Cell & Molecular<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2014<\/h4>\n

\"Arden
\nWhat is your favorite thing about WSU?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love the energy, nice people, and stunning campus. It’s hard to pick one.<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to about college? And why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being able to work toward doing something I love and doing this with awesome people.<\/p>\n

What is your biggest fear about\u00a0college:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Failing for sure!
\nDescribe yourself in one word:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Energetic!<\/p>\n

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 <\/td>\n

\n

2018<\/h4>\n

\"Arden<\/p>\n

What was your favorite thing about WSU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My favorite thing about WSU was\/is the town. It just feels like home!<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to after graduating from college? Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s hard to pick one thing, but just having the opportunity\u00a0to get into my career. It’s enthralling to think about joining the ranks of other doctors and scientists out there. I’m so<\/em>\u00a0excited to see where it takes me.<\/p>\n

Looking back, what is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LOL. You’re in for a crazy journey. Hold on tight and don’t take anything<\/em>\u00a0for granted.<\/p>\n

Describe yourself in one word:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Passionate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nicki Zahhos<\/strong>
\nBS in Nursing<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2014<\/h4>\n

\"Nicki<\/p>\n

What is your favorite thing about WSU?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe beautiful surroundings and lively campus.<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to about college? And why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meeting new people and finding out more about myself.<\/p>\n

What is your biggest fear about\u00a0college:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Failing or not doing as well as I would want to.<\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n

2018<\/h4>\n

\"Nicki<\/p>\n

What was your favorite thing about WSU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The connections made with peers and professors. The professors genuinely\u00a0care about you and your success.<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to after graduating from college? Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Becoming a nurse and applying\/sharing any passion for it with others. I feel that life has only just begun, and I’m excited for the future!<\/p>\n

Looking back, what is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do not be afraid to take a smaller class load if you need. Take as many credits or as few as you are able\u00a0to handle.<\/p>\n

Describe yourself in one word:<\/strong>
\nThoughtful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rebecca Borchardt<\/strong>
\nBS in Business Administration<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2014<\/h4>\n

\"Rebecca<\/p>\n

What is your favorite thing about WSU?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nHow beautiful the campus is.<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to about college? And why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meeting awesome friends – so I can have fun with people that are somewhat like me.<\/p>\n

What is your biggest fear about\u00a0college:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

All the tests and readings homework.<\/p>\n

Describe yourself in one word:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outgoing<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n

2018<\/h4>\n

\"Rebecca<\/p>\n

What was your favorite thing about WSU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

How many different opportunities there were to get involved.<\/p>\n

What are you most looking forward to after graduating from college? Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being able to apply everything I’ve learned and continue to grow in a workplace and hopefully meet cool co-workers.<\/p>\n

Looking back, what is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everything is temporary, keep your head high even when things get tough<\/p>\n

Describe yourself in one word:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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