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How to Stand Out on the WSU Foundation Scholarship Application
Crafting strong answers to essay questions can make the difference in gaining a scholarship from the WSU Foundation. To make applying for scholarships easier, the application form now has 5 general essay questions that the committee will use to determine all sorts of...
6 Myths about WSU Foundation Scholarships
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.”...
The 6 Stages Of Being Done With Finals
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...
Resilient Warriors: Live Your Why
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. https://youtu.be/53dnQQmr704 Have you ever stopped...
10 Cheap Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
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...
Here’s How We Can Help If You Have to be Verified for FAFSA
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...
Finals Preparation: Study Structures and Tips
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...
8 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Choose WSU Day
[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...
Resilient Warriors: Power Of Yet
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...
Things to Do Around Winona to Get in the Holiday Spirit
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...