by Leah Dobihal | May 6, 2015 | campus life, Campus Life Blog
As the days continue to tick down and boxes are checked on my graduation checklist, it’s beginning to seem daunting that I’m really going to be thrust out into the real world after switching my tassel at commencement. It’s not that I’m afraid of where I’m...
by Leah Dobihal | Apr 14, 2015 | Admissions
141. That’s how many days I have left in the U.S. before I move abroad to Sydney, Australia. It wasn’t an easy decision to make, but now that I have my visa and bought my plane ticket, the reality of moving abroad is beginning to set in. The process of my decision to...
by Leah Dobihal | Apr 9, 2015 | campus life, Campus Life Blog
There’s nothing that bothers me more than watching a student strut into class late (with no apology) and proceed to ignore the professor, text, chat with their friend before packing up early and leave. Professors work hard, and there are some things we just really...
by Leah Dobihal | Apr 7, 2015 | campus life, Campus Life Blog
In Winona, the winters are long—very long. And though many of us are in denial that warmth will ever come again, gradually, we pass through the stages of acceptance and enjoy a Winona spring once again. 1. Absolute denial Because we know better than to think warmth is...
by Leah Dobihal | Mar 2, 2015 | campus life, Campus Life Blog
It’s midterms, a stressful time for everyone. These 11 animals know exactly how you feel. 1. When you’re searching your textbook for the answers 2. When you realize you actually don’t know anything 3. When you’re really just done for the day 4. When you finally get to...
by Leah Dobihal | Feb 25, 2015 | campus life, Campus Life Blog
Graduation is coming fast, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve likely woken up in a cold sweat at 2a.m. having visions of poorly formatted résumés and a mental to-do list as tall as Mount Everest. But stay calm—here is everything you need to remember, all in one...
by Leah Dobihal | Dec 10, 2014 | campus life, Campus Life Blog, Housing & Residence Life
It’s that time of the year…you’re sick of sharing a small space, and you can’t wait to eat real food for a month. You might be itching to leave your res hall right now, but trust me, you’re gonna miss that place someday. 1. Because having...
by Leah Dobihal | Dec 9, 2014 | campus life, Campus Life Blog
For all that it’s a month of relief from stressful classes, exams and papers, Winter Break can be hard–especially when you’re a college senior. It’s because family members ask you the same questions over and over, and you feel the same panic...
by Leah Dobihal | Nov 18, 2014 | Admissions, Feature Post
A marine biologist. That’s all my fifth grade self wanted to be. I loved dolphins and killer whales and just knew I was born to be a marine biologist. But then I took my first “real” science class in tenth grade. To say I struggled would be a vast understatement. As...
by Leah Dobihal | Oct 10, 2014 | Admissions
The breeze is turning crisp, the leaves are falling like rain, and the numbers on the forecast keep getting lower and lower. The Minnesota Cold is upon us. But don’t fret, there’s still time to enjoy Winona’s spectacular autumn scenery and activities Hike Hiking is...
