{"id":6554,"date":"2020-07-02T15:09:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T15:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/?p=6554"},"modified":"2021-10-15T20:55:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:55:39","slug":"why-come-to-wsu-in-fall-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/blog\/why-come-to-wsu-in-fall-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Come to WSU in Fall 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019ve been looking forward to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your first semester of college&#8211;and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hoping it will live up to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your expectations. You\u2019ve anticipated the excitement of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">living in the residence halls,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eating in the dining hall<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making new friends<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all the Welcome Week activities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ttending your first<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">class<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hen suddenly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a pandemic made\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">everything\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">about going off to college feel less certain.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">N<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ow, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou may be thinking:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><em>Why should I come to campus if my classes will be online?\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><em>What does Winona have to offer this semester?\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At one point, I weighed my own options: remaining at home or returning to campus. As much as I love Winona, the thought <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">leaving the comfort of home again scared me a little. But the more I thought about it and the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more I learned about\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the status of each of my classes, the better I felt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">realized\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019d take the same precautions if I were to return just the same as if I were at home. Ultimately, I made the decision to return to WSU for the Fall semester. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ere are the reasons\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">students<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0should come to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">campus in Winona this fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6615\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/06\/Hammocking-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6615\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6615\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/06\/Hammocking-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/06\/Hammocking-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/06\/Hammocking-Kelsa-Myszewski-21-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/06\/Hammocking-Kelsa-Myszewski-21-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Kelsa Myszewski &#8217;21<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. WSU\u2019s still here for you,<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">here\u2019s<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0still going to be people around and things to do<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t abandon your fun plans. There\u2019s still plenty of things to do and people around. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking to stay active?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019re planning to have the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/fitnesscenter\/\">IWC Strength and Fitness Center<\/a> open, as well as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/intramural\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">intramural sports<\/span><\/a> and<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/intramural\/fitnessclasses.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fitness classes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to get involved in campus activities and club organizations? Programs like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/UPAC\/after-dark.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kryzsko After Dark,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/UPAC\/Past-Events.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grocery Bingo<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be offered at a physical distance or using technology. There\u2019s no need to worry about things to do because we will be hosting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/sal\/clubs.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greek Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/sal\/retreat.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warriors LEAD Series<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, stage shows, and more!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Excited to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">explore Winona?\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofwinona.com\/city-services\/parks-recreation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winona Parks and Recreation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0trails and parks are fully open.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">probably\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aw<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bluffs\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on your way over&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and if that\u2019s the case, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the view of the fall colors is something you wouldn\u2019t want to miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winona State wouldn\u2019t be the same without the excitement of:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><em>Attending Welcome Week activities<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><em>Studying in a hammock or tossing a frisbee on campus\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><em>Taking a stroll around the lake with your friends and much more!\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The WSU you and I visited and loved is still there<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you\u2019ll still have a full semester\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when you arrive on campus with the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improvements\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">being made for your health and safety. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I&#8217;ve come to know WSU as a second <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">home, and I can\u2019t wait for you to see the same!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6625\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-2-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6625\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6625\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-2-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-2-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-2-Kelsa-Myszewski-21-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-2-Kelsa-Myszewski-21-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Kelsa Myszewski &#8217;21<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. You can take face-to-face <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">classes<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While about half of classes are online, nearly a quarter of classes are being taught as hybrid<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">with some face-to-face sessions. And about 18% of classes are fully in-person. All classrooms for face to face instruction will be set up to provide adequate physical distancing. Students and faculty will be required to wear masks when indoors. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you\u2019ll still be in a traditional classroom, just with some extra safety precautions. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if you are taking online classes, coming to campus means that you can use WSU\u2019s internet\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">network,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> so you don\u2019t have to worry about sketchy Wi-Fi connections or sharing limited bandwidth with your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6626\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6626\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6626\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg\" alt=\"WSU campus open during a pandemic\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-Kelsa-Myszewski-21-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/Open-Campus-Kelsa-Myszewski-21-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Kelsa Myszewski &#8217;21<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. You\u2019ve got full <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">support services<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to help you succeed<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students like you should know that WSU is also taking all your concerns seriously. If you\u2019re hesitant about how WSU is addressing the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/emergency\/health-alert.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">most recent COVID measures<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, everyone is working together to give you that peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No matter where you spend the next four years, you better be 100% confident that you\u2019re getting that tuition money\u2019s worth. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, here\u2019s what<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Winona State&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/default.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Services\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/counseling-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Counseling Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">doing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to give students with the most accessible and affordable health care while closely following the most accurate\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-nCoV\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CDC Guidelines:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extra Precaution for\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n-<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erson\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ppointments:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staff are taking<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">extra precautions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for in-person appointments by wearing masks, sanitizing surfaces frequently and providing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hand washing sanitation stations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tele-H<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ealth\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Appointments<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both Health Services and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Counseling Services<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> offer students\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">option\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for tele-health appointments, so you can get better in the comfort of your residence hall.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask-A-Nurse Message Line<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/askanurse.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask-A Nurse message line<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> makes it easy for students to have their questions answered by a nurse over the phone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> This way, you save a visit to the clinic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other resource centers like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wsc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warrior Success Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are doing their part to provide free services for your success: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/tutoring\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tutoring<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ind the right tutor for your subject and level<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0through\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TutorTrac.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For students wanting help <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">papers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and reports,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0WSU\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/english\/writingcenter.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">English Writing Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is also included.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/accessservices\/default.asp\">Access Services<\/a>: <\/span><\/i>S<span data-contrast=\"auto\">tudents<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ocumented disabilities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">receive academic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accommodations like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">extended time on exams, alternative textbook formats, or low distraction testing environments. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/career\/careeradvising.asp\"><i>Career<\/i><\/a>: Schedule an<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0appointment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with a counselor to discuss your career path, as well as search jobs and write your resume and cover letter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s what more student resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/technology\/tech-support.asp\">Tech Support<\/a> are doing to make sure you\u2019re covered with the best working technology: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walk-<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Support<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Need help with an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">issue on your computer? Make a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">walk-in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">appointment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zoom Room Support:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talk to our technicians in one of three Zoom rooms (Digital Learning Commons, Tech Support, Teaching Learning Technology) <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">without leaving home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resources<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">roubleshoot issues 24\/7 by browsing<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/technology\/asktech.asp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AskTech<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.winona.edu\/WSU_Technology_Knowledge_Base\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WSU Technology Knowledge Base<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW264874879\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW264874879\">Finally, something that makes college so exciting is meeting people from different backgrounds. And WSU is no exception. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive community that celebrates diversity among all Warriors. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/strategic-planning\/excellence.asp\">Office of Equity &amp; Inclusive Excellence<\/a> provides even more support for students through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/inclusion-diversity\/KEAP.asp\">KEAP Diversity Resource Center<\/a>, various outreach programs, and academic advising to foster success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may have missed <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a lot of \u201clasts\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the spring, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">there&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reason to miss out on your \u201cfir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sts\u201d of college.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as you get ready to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">come to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SU<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you\u2019re already on your way toward some of the best moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">College is too good to miss out, even<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a single semester.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> kick off your college career and meet what&#8217;s possible at WSU this fall! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><em><strong>&#8211; Updated by Hailey Seipel 08.03.2020<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been looking forward to\u00a0your first semester of college&#8211;and hoping it will live up to\u00a0all\u00a0your expectations. 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