by Elizabeth Berres | Feb 18, 2022 | Campus Life Blog
Student loans one of the many ways students pay for college. It’s a reasonable option for many people, and loans were certainly the way I was able to get my college degree. But you need to know what you are getting into, which is why there is a process for...
by Elizabeth Berres | Feb 18, 2022 | Campus Life Blog
If you search online for ideas on how to pay for college, you’ll find plenty of articles telling you to apply for scholarships. This is absolutely great advice– and WSU offers tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year– but it can be...
by Roberta Kennedy | Jan 5, 2022 | Campus Life Blog, Community, Feature Post, Outdoor Activities & Nature, Residence Life
Tis’ the season for a Minnesota winter! With cold and snowy days here, it’s best to be prepared for worst case scenarios. Here are 10 emergency kit items to have in your vehicle. 1. Ice Scraper This is a necessity! When driving, visibility is key and having a...
by Roberta Kennedy | Dec 13, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
If you’ve looked at your financial aid award letter and have seen ‘work study’ on there, that’s great news! Work study is a financial-aid based program that provides an opportunity for students who have qualified to work special access jobs on...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 7, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
Heading home for winter break? Here are 5 things to think about: 1. Figure out what to pack: Make a list of essential items you will need while you are home. The semester break is also a great time to take some stuff home that may be cluttering your room. 2. Set...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 15, 2021 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post, Warrior-Stories-Slider
Have you ever thought about taking winter classes over the long break to catch up, keep up or get ahead? Last year, WSU offered a mini term between the fall and spring semesters. This session was called J-term (which stood for “January Term”), and faculty across many...