by Elizabeth Meinders | Jul 1, 2014 | Campus Life Blog, Residence Life
Living in a college residence hall is quite different than living in your parent’s house and, of course, you knew that already. However, there are some aspects that you won’t fully comprehend until you move in. And as someone who lived through it, I can tell you that...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Nov 19, 2013 | Academics, Admissions Blog, Campus Life
I have always been a planner. I know what I want and I take the steps to get it. Time-management is my forte. I plan my weekends to maximize studying, I plan my next semester’s classes over a month in advance of the registration window, I plan my long-term...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Oct 31, 2013 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
A few weeks ago, chain link fences started going up on the southwest side of campus, then a construction crew set up shop in the Minne parking lot, and just the other day an excavator was tearing up the grass around Baldwin Lounge. I had no idea what was going on, but...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Apr 24, 2013 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year, when stress levels rise in inverse proportion as finals draw nearer and on top of that its registration for fall courses! Usually, I actually enjoy registering for new classes; I like figuring out my schedule and the anticipation...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Feb 6, 2013 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
Winona, MN may be a small Midwestern town but it has a reputation as something of a cultural center. The reputation is, in part, thanks to the Frozen River Film Festival held annually at the end of January. People come from all over to see critically acclaimed...
