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There\u2019s only an 18:1 student-to-professor ratio at WSU, so you can build relationships with your instructors easily. My professors all know me by name and stop to say high in the halls or at the grocery store. Your success is a top priority for them, and they show it.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve had professors from the English department<\/a> take time out of their day to specifically work with me on essays. One-on-one discussions with instructors are not unusual at WSU\u2014I\u2019d even say they\u2019re common.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re registered as a WSU Warrior, you\u2019ll be assigned an academic advisor<\/a>; a faculty member from your department. These advisors meet with you at least once a semester. They keep track of your progress on the road to your degree and make sure you\u2019re thriving in your academic environment. Scheduling, graduation and department questions can all be handled by them.<\/p>\n My advisor, Dr. Oness, has consistently been by my side my entire college career. Her experience in my aspiring career field makes her knowledgeable about graduate programs<\/a>, job opportunities <\/a>and important figures to network with\u2014all of which she has passed on to me.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Main Campus<\/a> is four blocks by four blocks\u2014so, imagine two football fields next to each other. You can walk from one end to the other in five minutes, and there are no roads cutting through. The only thing you have to watch out for at a smedium university is other students walking to class.<\/p>\n Our campus is filled with a large courtyard of green space\u2014perfect for clubs<\/a> to host events. Bean-bag toss, tie-dye art, live music and bake sales are just some of the activities you\u2019ll see when walking around campus. Feel free to soak up the fleeting Minnesota warm weather by lounging on the grass or stringing up a hammock right on campus. The classic college game of frisbee is also encouraged.<\/p>\n Photo by: Mary Farrel<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n The city of Winona<\/a> has a population of 27,000. We are very much a college town, with two universities and one two-year college in the area. Mostly, those who attend these schools are what we call \u201ctraditional students,\u201d between the ages of 18 and 22. As a result, Winona is a very lively town for its size and you\u2019ll be surrounded by like-minded peers.<\/p>\n WSU is also located three to four blocks from downtown Winona<\/a>: filled with coffee shops<\/a>, restaurants, two grocery stores (one is even organic), a movie theater<\/a> and an event venue at Levee Park<\/a>. All of this is within easy walking or biking distance.<\/p>\n There\u2019s often a delicate balance when choosing a college based on size. Being too big could mean getting lost in the scuffle. Being too small could mean a lack of activities for entertainment. Thankfully, Winona and WSU happen to be situated close enough to the larger cities of La Crosse and Rochester to satisfy any longing for the hustle and bustle you may have.<\/p>\n But of course, the best way to know what smedium means is is to see it for yourself. Schedule your visit<\/a> to WSU to see what WSU can offer you!<\/p>\n <\/p>\nCampus Is Your Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The Winona Community Welcomes You<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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