by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 15, 2018 | Admissions Blog
Maybe living on campus at Winona State will be the first time you’ve really been away from home. Although that’s an amazing opportunity, it’s understandable if you’re a little worried about being a little homesick. That’s why we’ve got a few tricks of the trade...
by Elizabeth Ortiz | Aug 14, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life
This is it. New sheets are bought, your bags are packed, your class schedule is set (at least, you think it is), and now all that’s left is to get in the car or plane and move to your new home in Winona, Minnesota. But then it hits you: the butterflies in your stomach...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 9, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life, Winona
So, you’re about to start college—exciting places, new friends, and adventure awaits. However, you might find it helpful to have a guide, which is why I’ve compiled a list of tips from upperclassmen. Welcome to The Unofficial Guide for Freshman Year. Know Where You’ll...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a traveler coming from the small river town of Winona to the bustling metropolitan that is London, there can be a bit of a culture shock. Green space is a bit reduced from what we’re used to and towering buildings replace the green bluffs that line our beloved...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 8, 2018 | Admissions
Amid the chaos that comes with uprooting your life before transitioning to college, it can be easy to gloss over the detail of moving into your new room. More goes on during move-in day than just carrying boxes and mini-fridges, so here’s a few strategies to make...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
They say that if you shoot for the moon, you will (hopefully) land among the stars. I know many of you may have grown up with majestic mascots like Eagles, Hawkeyes, Falcons, and even the Ravens as a symbol of strength and agility. But I argue that the bird most...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Read it or live it. Why not both? We have all taken a class and had expectations for it. Sometimes we will think the professor will be great or that the class will talk about what we’re interested in and it backfires. Classes are meant to prepare us for something in...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bloedow’s Bakery is to Winona as St. Paul’s Cathedral is to London. However, at first, I did not understand its importance to the city of London – after all, it doesn’t even have donuts! Just like a newcomer in Winona trying a Bloedow’s donut for the first time,...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 7, 2018 | Admissions
As you transition from living at home to living on-campus—or just living on your own for the first time—effective packing skills are necessary for keeping you organized, happy, and most importantly– sane. The last thing you need is to discover that you brought...
by Janae Mann | Aug 7, 2018 | Admissions Blog
Starting college is a new experience and can be a little intimidating too! But not just for you, for your parents too. Especially if you’re their first child to let go, this can be a very difficult time for them. Leaving for college isn’t just a new...
