by Breanna McGeorge | Jun 4, 2019 | Admissions Blog
Congratulations! You’re an official student of Winona State University. What’s the next step? Well, you have a lot to look forward to the week before classes as the faculty and students would like to officially welcome you to our campus. Here are just some of the...
by Breanna McGeorge | Dec 6, 2018 | Admissions, Money & Finances
If you’re anything like me, financial aid is a confusing jumble of papers, taxes and money. WSU requires students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year and you may be selected to have your FAFSA verified. There are a...
by Breanna McGeorge | Dec 4, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Residence Life
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piWWeYHj2kI] Choose WSU Days are special events where admitted students can come to campus, meet future classmates, and explore the opportunities Winona has to offer. I know there are some questions as to what actually happens...
by Breanna McGeorge | Oct 30, 2018 | Campus Life
Winter is coming, my friends. Living in the beautiful Mississippi river valley means enduring some frigid weather. Even if this isn’t your first rodeo with Midwest winter weather, being on your own at college means preparing yourself to survive. You’ve heard of...
by Breanna McGeorge | Oct 5, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Feature Post
WSU has a population of about 8,000 students, give or take, and that puts us at the smaller end of medium-sized—making us smedium. As a WSU Admissions Counselor in-training, I can tell you all about our campus and population. I could recite the facts and numbers to...
by Breanna McGeorge | Sep 20, 2018 | Admissions, Campus Life, Community Engagement
Family Weekend is almost here! This means your parents will turn up at your doorstep and ask you what there is for all of you to do. Fear not, though, for I’ve compiled a list of activities for family-friendly fun. WSU Events There’s a schedule of...
by Breanna McGeorge | Sep 5, 2018 | Admissions, Campus Life, Money & Finances
It’s no secret that college can get expensive. Course fees, textbooks, meal plan, and residence-life can add up quickly—making that total semester cost a truly intimidating number. Don’t let the price tag scare you because attending a university is a fundamental...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 29, 2018 | Campus Life, Student Clubs
With 170 clubs and organizations at WSU, it’s easy to become enthusiastic about getting involved on campus. Joining a club looks great on a resume, no doubt, and it’s a good way to make friends. Most importantly—it’s fun! Before you get overwhelmed by all your...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 16, 2018 | Admissions
Welcome to college– a time to enrich your life with intensive study, gain valuable career experience through internships, and interact socially with a bunch of complete strangers. It’s okay to be scared. You may not be in Kansas anymore, but remember everyone is...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 15, 2018 | Admissions Blog
Maybe living on campus at Winona State will be the first time you’ve really been away from home. Although that’s an amazing opportunity, it’s understandable if you’re a little worried about being a little homesick. That’s why we’ve got a few tricks of the trade...
