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Choosing where I\u2019d go for college was mostly exciting and a little intimidating but I ended up finding the university that was right for me in the end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winona State had been one of my top college choices from the start. The reason why I liked WSU was because it\u2019s smedium size<\/a>, the out-of-state but close to home aspect, and it\u2019s affordability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although I declared a major, I was unsure whether I would remain in that major for all 4 years. I was essentially undecided. This didn\u2019t worry me though because I saw potential areas of interest in several different colleges. When I eventually changed my major from Psychology to Communication Studies in my second semester it was easy to get the help I needed at Career Services<\/a>. I set up an advising session<\/a> and declared my major the very next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I found that seeking resources was not only convenient but easy on a campus I could navigate. I thrived on a smedium-sized campus where I could attend classes, participate in clubs and activities and work on all within a 5 minute walking distance from the dorms and off campus housing. It was reassuring to me that I could find my way around and call WSU home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WSU was the right university for me because the distance from home was perfect. I wanted to attend a university outside of my home state of Wisconsin because I wanted to have a completely new experience. When I heard of WSU it was within driving distance and it was a change of scenery I was looking for. At first I wasn\u2019t sure if living in a small town would be a good fit for me but as it turns out it allowed me to find where I belonged. I joined a sorority on campus, participated in community service work with the Love Your Melon Club, and attended a leadership conference in Colorado with the Asian American Club. I found various activities to keep me busy and I enjoy the time I get to spend getting to know Winona.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n