by Samantha Johnson | Dec 20, 2018 | Campus Life, Money & Finances, Support & Resources
Scholarships. You win some, you lose some. But I hear a lot of people getting frustrated before they even apply! “Why bother? So many people apply!”, “I’m only a member of 1 or 2 clubs, I won’t get picked.” “Only freshman get scholarships, I’m not wasting my time.”...
by Cheney Mason | Dec 12, 2018 | Wellness Blog
You did it! Finals are over for some of us and whether you feel confident about how you did or not, the good news is its finally winter break and studying, projects, papers, exams, etc. are no longer a pressing issue. When finals are over, it’s time to relax and feel...
by Cheney Mason | Dec 11, 2018 | Intellectual, Spiritual, Warrior-Stories-Slider, Wellness Blog
Why are you in college? Why do you work hard and make sacrifices every day? These are some questions that Mick Lynch asked us in his latest video, Live Your Why which talks all about our purpose or our “why” in life. Have you ever stopped to think about why you do the...
by Carly Weber | Dec 8, 2018 | Improving Our World
Often times we find ourselves wanting to do good over the holiday season, but our bank account tells us otherwise. However, there are so many ways that we can give back that doesn’t cost us a penny! Here are ten ways that you can give back for little or no money this...
by Breanna McGeorge | Dec 6, 2018 | Admissions, Money & Finances
If you’re anything like me, financial aid is a confusing jumble of papers, taxes and money. WSU requires students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year and you may be selected to have your FAFSA verified. There are a...
by Sydney Becker | Dec 5, 2018 | Emotional, Intellectual, Wellness Blog
The end of the semester is quickly approaching and so are finals. You may find yourself pulling all-nighters or struggling to use your study time effectively. Don’t stress though because I have some useful ideas to incorporate into your study sessions to ensure you...
by Breanna McGeorge | Dec 4, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Residence Life
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piWWeYHj2kI] Choose WSU Days are special events where admitted students can come to campus, meet future classmates, and explore the opportunities Winona has to offer. I know there are some questions as to what actually happens...
by Cheney Mason | Dec 4, 2018 | Intellectual, Spiritual, Wellness Blog
I often hear myself saying “I’m not good at this” or “I don’t understand this” and that might be a common phrase for others as well that we hear around campus. In this video, Power of Yet by Mick Lynch, he talks all about the simple, but powerful word “yet.” He...
by Madeline LeMonds | Nov 29, 2018 | Admissions, Campus Life Blog, Community Engagement, Social
Winona does a wonderful job of bringing the holiday season to life. In previous years, WSU students missed out on many of the Winona holiday celebrations because they would leave at the beginning of December for winter break. Although many students weren’t too keen...
by Hailey Seipel | Nov 29, 2018 | Wellness
When it comes time to this time of year, it’s natural to think about the many things in our lives that we are thankful for. It is especially important to express our gratitude for the people we are surrounded by, regardless if they are family, friends, or peers. In...
