by Guest Blogger | Sep 8, 2021 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post, Travel
Taken by Shannon Brown in 2018 near the Amazon Rainforest Studying abroad is something students come to Winona State for, but COVID-19 has kind of put a wrench in things. Don’t stress! We’ve got you covered with what you can do right now to get your ducks in a row....
by Guest Blogger | Sep 3, 2021 | Campus Life Blog, Feature Post
Homesickness is a common and normal part of moving away from home, but it can seem difficult to deal with at times. It can be frustrating to deal with at times. The good news is you can work through it a bit easier when you use resources that are on and off-campus. To...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 26, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
In case you missed an event or two from Welcome Week—or you want to look back on all the mems—we’ve got your back. Lots happened last week, and we captured it all for you. Here’s a recap of this year’s Welcome Week: Stakes were high for students to...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 13, 2021 | Campus Life Blog, Student Jobs
Working on campus comes with many perks. You have little to no commute, never have to worry about conflicting work and class schedules, and very flexible hours. You have a great opportunity to work directly with the place you live and learn! To Begin… You want...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 29, 2021 | Admissions Blog, Feature Post
Choosing a major in college can be a tough decision to make, especially if you have no idea what kind of career you want to pursue. And if you’re an indecisive person like me, you know this decision can be even more challenging. One thing to keep in mind when it comes...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 28, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
Fall 2021 is going to look much different than Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 here at Winona State. This past school year was hard with online classes and getting very little human interaction because of COVID-19. But have no fear, it seems like this is going to change...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 20, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
This year is definitely going to be one to remember. Starting college during a pandemic, classes switching back and forth from online and in-person, and having to get used to a different style of learning in a new environment; but it wasn’t all bad. I learned how to...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 20, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
When school gets out for the summer, this new-found freedom might make you want to move back home. While living with family is great, there are benefits to staying in Winona for the summer—the natural summer beauty and the countless outdoor activities being just a...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 20, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life Blog, Career Prep, Feature Post
There are many reasons someone might go to graduate school: earning a higher salary, having more opportunities, or maybe your career choice requires an advanced degree. It is a hard decision to make and takes a lot of consideration. If you are still unsure if grad...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 14, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
To all the incoming first-year student, I completely understand your concerns that you may have when it comes to starting college in a pandemic. I was in your shoes this past year. I was skeptic when I first started living on campus. I was overwhelming myself by...
