by Guest Blogger | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
The United States, and in particular, Winona, Minnesota, are wonderful places to live. But as Americans, we take some aspects of our lives in America for granted, forgetting that the rest of the world doesn’t exist the same way. A view of London from the top of St....
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 1, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Feature Post
One of the most pressing questions we get at WSU is: What is student life like at WSU? While you are more than welcome to do your own research online, the best way to answer that question is by scheduling a visit to our campus. Pro-Tip: Visiting WSU during the fall or...
by Rachel Adam | Aug 1, 2018 | Admissions
At some point during your college experience here at WSU you are going to stay the summer. This may be for work, summer classes, or solely because you are already paying rent so why not live in that house. This summer, I ended up being one of those people. There was...
by Janae Mann | Jul 27, 2018 | Admissions
Meeting a whole new community of people at college is often a daunting thought for incoming freshman. But the best way to meet new friends is to just be yourself and let it happen naturally. During Welcome Week, everyone is walking into a new environment and looking...
by Erin Kloepping | Jul 25, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Feature Post
Buses, trains, bicycles, oh my! Not bringing a car to Winona State this fall? No worries! There are many affordable, easy, eco-friendly and hassle free alternatives. Here are five transportation options for getting around Winona and traveling to and from other nearby...
by Janae Mann | Jul 18, 2018 | Admissions, Support & Resources
The last month of my senior year in high school, I experienced something many people would call a “senior slide.” Much of the time I probably should have been studying was spent dreaming about what my next year at college would look like. Once I graduated, it...
by Erin Kloepping | Jun 14, 2018 | Admissions, Feature Post
When exploring different colleges over the summer and trying to decide which one to make your future home, the most important item on your pro/con list should be the local ice cream selection. Well, maybe not the most important thing — second, of course, to the local...
by Sara Wakeham | Jun 8, 2018 | Admissions
For some, registering for college is the same as registering for four years of stress, homework, cheap cereal and a load of debt. For others, registering for college is more about the thrill of the college experience and adventure ahead. Either way, WSU takes good...
by Erin Kloepping | May 30, 2018 | Admissions
Are you committed to attend WSU this fall? If so, don’t be afraid to start showing off your school pride! One way to show your commitment to WSU is by decorating your graduation cap with a WSU theme. High school graduation can be a very sentimental time, especially...
by Erin Kloepping | May 24, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Feature Post
Sometimes we hear stories of people who were roommates together their freshman year in college and became life-long best friends. I am living in that same story. Heading into my senior year at WSU, I can truly say that my freshman year roommate has been and will...