Why I Chose to Be an English Major

by Guest Blogger | Mar 25, 2021 | Academics, Admissions Blog, Career Prep

Not every incoming freshman has the privilege of knowing what they want to major in from the get-go. And as students go through college most end up changing their major at some point, I am one of the lucky ones that doesn’t fall into either of those categories. My...

What Being an Online Student at WSU is Really Like

by Guest Blogger | Mar 22, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life Blog

As a student who has only taken online classes since the start of the pandemic, I can say that my world is now much smaller––physically. It seems I spend days upon days in my bedroom, sitting at my desk, staring at a screen. My vision becomes blurry and my lower back...

How to Search for Internships

by Guest Blogger | Mar 14, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life, Career Prep, Student Jobs, Support & Resources

Searching for an internship can be very stressful – there is so much to consider all while worrying about other classes. Well, we’ve made it easy for you and identified the top 5 tips for searching for internships.  1. Start Early   Depending on your program,...

Registering for Classes

by Guest Blogger | Mar 5, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life, Career Prep, Support & Resources

It’s that time again, it’s time to register for Fall 2021 classes! When you are registering either as an incoming freshman or a returning student here are a few things you should know: Look at your DARS: There are ten goals WSU has each student complete...

I’ve Decided to Attend Grad School, Now What?

by Guest Blogger | Feb 20, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life, Support & Resources

Congratulations! You’ve decided to go to graduate school, now what? Deciding to go to graduate school is a big decision, which is why I recommend answering these 4 questions first: Why, what, where, and how? By figuring out all these answers, you will be able to go...

My Study Abroad Experience in Costa Rica

by Guest Blogger | Nov 16, 2020 | Academics, Campus Life, Day in the Life, Travel

My name is Tanner Snell and I am currently a Senior at Winona State University majoring in Communication Studies and Spanish. I want to share my experiences studying abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica Spring semester of 2020. I studied abroad with the SOL Education...