by Carly Sylvester | Mar 29, 2019 | Social, Wellness, Wellness Blog
It’s 1:30pm and you are sitting in class. You receive a friend request from someone you don’t know, but you accept it. What’s the big deal? Later that evening you realize this new friend has been liking a lot of your pictures and posts, so you visit their account....
by Carly Sylvester | Mar 28, 2019 | Admissions Blog
Being a first-generation student can be challenging—I have been there. As a first-generation student myself, I was lucky enough to have older brothers who attended college before me. They were there to support me while I began my new journey. However, this is...
by Cheney Mason | Mar 27, 2019 | Emotional, Physical, Wellness, Wellness Blog
On Winona State University’s campus, 30.5% of students have been victims of sexual assault and 20.5% of students have been victims of domestic violence in their lifetime according to the most recent Boynton College Student Health Survey. April is Sexual Assault...
by Cheney Mason | Mar 26, 2019 | Physical, Spiritual, Wellness, Wellness Blog
This week, Psychologist Mick Lynch is talking all about the importance of self-care and what his acronym CHEERS stands for. This acronym can help to remind us of all the areas we need to focus on to become a more resilient warrior. Resiliency is about being able to...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 22, 2019 | Campus Life Blog
What’s a Hackathon? Glad you asked! It’s an all-day collaborative designing and programming event where students from all majors come together. They work and play with technology, creating programs with fellow developers. Want to know more? Here’s a video...
by Janae Mann | Mar 22, 2019 | Admissions Blog
Let’s face it: college can be stressful and intimidating at times, especially for any first-year or transfer student. Being in a new environment as a student of an underrepresented and underserved minority can add another level of uncertainty. However, Winona State...
by Kassidy Jackson | Mar 21, 2019 | Intellectual, Occupational, Wellness, Wellness Blog
For us seniors, graduation is less than two months away and I don’t know about you but that’s a crazy thought for me to process. I can’t believe how fast college went by and I’m still processing the fact I’ll be in the “adult-ing” world soon. I know you are all sick...
by Madeline LeMonds | Mar 21, 2019 | Admissions Blog
Transferring to a new university can be a nerve-racking experience, which is why WSU is eager to help students transition smoothly and feel right at home. The transfer process at WSU is designed with students in mind to make your transition as easy as possible. Emma...
by Cheney Mason | Mar 18, 2019 | Intellectual, Social, Wellness, Wellness Blog
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNCdpEX9MxI] This week’s one minute resilience video, “The Wolf You Feed” by psychologist Mick Lynch is all about a story of the two “wolves” inside of us. One of them is negative and one of them is positive. Mick...
by Carly Weber | Mar 14, 2019 | Admissions Blog
Looking for a college can be a stressful process. With so many options it’s hard to know for sure which one is right for you. Here’s seven reasons why WSU is the perfect fit for me. 1. The Natural Beauty Winona is a gorgeous town. Included in the town is...
