by Elizabeth Berres | Feb 18, 2022 | Campus Life, Money & Finances, Support & Resources
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, Community Engagement, Outdoor Activities & Nature, Residence Life, Support & Resources
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, Money & Finances, Student Jobs
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, Residence Life
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 | Academics, Campus Life
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...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 4, 2021 | Campus Life, homecoming
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the 2021 Homecoming CELEBRATION! As the leaves start to change color, the WSU campus is buzzing with excitement for the return of our home sweet homecoming. And I couldn’t be more ecstatic for it. Due to COVID-19,...