[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n
University has been in session for going on two months now and students are starting to get in the swing of things. As a current student at WSU I thought I could share some of the experiences that I have had that go against what you usually hear about the college experience.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/11\/Front-of-Class-1280-720.jpg” title_text=”Front of Class (1280-720)” admin_label=”Front of Class Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Myth #1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Winona State has a 19:1 student to faculty ratio. All of the faculty here at Winona care about their student\u2019s success and well-being.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winona professors are required to have 10 open office hours a week and often open their doors while just sitting in their office for fun.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Class sizes at WSU average at around 27 students. This makes it fairly simple for students to get involved in the class and with their professors.<\/span><\/p>\n I have had professors that I have not had since my first year at Winona remember my name and ask how I am doing. There are lots of kind and caring faculty and staff at WSU that make each student more than just a number to the university.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/11\/Spirt-Week-Coloring-1280-720.jpg” title_text=”Spirt Week Coloring (1280-720)” admin_label=”Spirit Week Coloring Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Myth #2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n While WSU is taking every precaution possible to make sure that everyone is staying healthy, there are still lots of opportunities for students to meet new people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 94% of our first-year students chose to live in one of our 7 unique residence halls. These halls provide lots of great ways for students to meet people in a safe and fun manner.<\/span><\/p>\n A friend that I have who is a resident assistant in the dorms held a brick painting party for her residents and anyone in Sheehan hall. Students were able to physically distance outside and paint their bricks (used to hold open their door) while having conversations with other residents in the hall.<\/span><\/p>\n There are also still tons of clubs meeting on campus as well as through zoom. All activities have to be approved through the Alliance of Student Organizations to make sure they are following COVID-19 guidelines. The Warrior Entertainment Network<\/a> is still hosting Kryzsko After Dark<\/a> the last Friday of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/11\/WSU-Sign-Fall-1280-720.jpg” title_text=”WSU Sign Fall (1280-720)” admin_label=”WSU Sign Fall Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Myth #3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\nMyth 1: I am just another number in my school and classes.<\/b><\/h2>\n
Myth 2: Meeting new people at Winona is especially hard during a pandemic.<\/b><\/h2>\n
Myth 3: There are not a lot of options for financial help at Winona State.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n