by Elizabeth Meinders | Oct 31, 2013 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
A few weeks ago, chain link fences started going up on the southwest side of campus, then a construction crew set up shop in the Minne parking lot, and just the other day an excavator was tearing up the grass around Baldwin Lounge. I had no idea what was going on, but...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Oct 29, 2013 | Admissions
Last week, I said that the first step in getting you here on the Winona State campus is to take the ACT. Today, I am going to tell you about the second step–applying to WSU. WSU has a rolling admissions, meaning that beginning Sept. 1, students can apply...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Oct 22, 2013 | Admissions
I am going to take a break from my usual theme about student life here at WSU to address something very important—how you get here! The first step is taking the ACT. This is the time of year when most juniors and seniors in High School are looking into taking the ACT...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Aug 29, 2013 | Admissions Blog
One of the benefits of going to a smaller university like WSU is that you aren’t just a number; you are aren’t just one thread in a statistical blanket statement thrown over the diverse group of individuals that make up the WSU community. But, just for fun, let’s take...
by Elizabeth Meinders | May 10, 2013 | Admissions
It is the end of the semester and, as with all endings, it is time to say our goodbyes. There are see-ya-next-years for friends returning to hometowns for the summer and congratulations-and-good-luck for those who are graduating. There are so-longs to classes while...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Apr 24, 2013 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year, when stress levels rise in inverse proportion as finals draw nearer and on top of that its registration for fall courses! Usually, I actually enjoy registering for new classes; I like figuring out my schedule and the anticipation...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Mar 12, 2013 | Admissions
College life is busy (or at least mine is anyway) and while that fact makes the life of a college student challenging and fun, it can also make it hard to maintain relationships with people from high school. Even with all of the technology that allows for such easy...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Feb 6, 2013 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
Winona, MN may be a small Midwestern town but it has a reputation as something of a cultural center. The reputation is, in part, thanks to the Frozen River Film Festival held annually at the end of January. People come from all over to see critically acclaimed...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Jan 23, 2013 | Admissions
It is 2013 and people all across America are making lists of resolutions that they hope to keep in order to make their lives better, healthier, and more productive in the new year. A few my resolutions are to be patient and be open to opportunities. These New Year...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Nov 28, 2012 | Admissions
It is the second day of classes and I am still feeling the relaxing effects of Thanksgiving Break. I don’t go home often due to a combination work, distance, and lack of a car that keeps me here in Winona. In fact, I haven’t been home since Labor Day so it was great...
