6 Tips for Starting Freshman Year

If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume you are a new student looking for some advice, so welcome to Winona State University! When you first arrive on campus you will be met by many smiling faces, willing to help your transition to college life go smoothly. These...

How I Chose my Major

Choosing a major in college can be a tough decision to make, especially if you have no idea what kind of career you want to pursue. And if you’re an indecisive person like me, you know this decision can be even more challenging. One thing to keep in mind when it comes...

Is Grad School Right for Me?

There are many reasons someone might go to graduate school: earning a higher salary, having more opportunities, or maybe your career choice requires an advanced degree. It is a hard decision to make and takes a lot of consideration. If you are still unsure if grad...

Room Selection

Winona State University has temporarily converted their residence hall room types to support a safe place for students to live while helping limit the spread of COVID-19. You still have your regular single and suite style rooms, but the majority of the doubles have...

Deciding on a Major

Still deciding on a major or maybe questioning the one you currently have? That is totally OK and normal! According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 80% of college students change their major at least once!  My freshman year in 2015, I came into...

Why You Should Lay Low

With the semester ending in a few weeks, many students are planning to return home for summer break. As you are packing up your bags, one thing you definitely don’t want to bring home is COVID. To return home in good health and hopefully virus-free, you should...