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Celebrating Womanhood: Stories of Women Paving the Way at WSU
The daily challenges that women face have become much more apparent to me as I grew into an adult. But what also became more apparent to me was the impact that so many women have in the world -- and specifically in my life -- and how these women are the ones who have...
Tips for Finding a College Roommate
Let’s be honest, one of the scariest things to think about when heading off to college is who your roommate will be. WSU offers a roommate request process, but if you don’t request a roommate, it’s totally fine! Many of our students are paired with someone they did...
WSU Alumni Connect in Same U.S Army Reserve Unit
Written by: WSU Alum Shane Carlson '16 “It’s a small world,” is a mostly overused cliché, yet in this improbable story, the cliché happens to hold more than a little truth. Three former Winona State University alumni and student-athletes had never crossed paths before...
Being Seen, Heard, & Supported as a Black student at WSU
As a first-generation college student, I was nervous about what was ahead of me when starting at Winona State University. Nevertheless, I was excited about what was in store. After getting on campus, I was faced with a new world of situations, people, and...
How to Accept Student Loans
Student loans one of the many ways students pay for college. It's a reasonable option for many people, and loans were certainly the way I was able to get my college degree. But you need to know what you are getting into, which is why there is a process for accepting...
Pro Tips on Applying for Scholarships
If you search online for ideas on how to pay for college, you'll find plenty of articles telling you to apply for scholarships. This is absolutely great advice-- and WSU offers tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year-- but it can be overwhelming to know...
Safe Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for Everyone
On Valentine's Day, it's expected that you spend time with your romantic partner, provide chocolates and flowers, and have a fancy dinner. But what happens if your partner has work and can't spend the day with you? What happens if you don’t have a romantic partner? ...
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day
Housing and Residence Life halls knew Halloween was a time to give out candy, but these students gave up their time instead. On Saturday, Oct 30, 2021 from 8:30am- 11:30am, residents of Housing and Residence Life halls got up early to give back to their community....
A Student Perspective: Why I Finally Got Vaccinated
Whether you're for the COVID-19 vaccine or against it, getting the shot is something everyone seems to have an opinion about. Now, before you stop reading, I want to let you know that my intention in writing this is not to tell you to drop what you're doing and go get...
WSU COVID Vaccine Finder
You may be wondering what to expect when getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Besides side-effects, you may be wondering what happens before, during and after your appointment. Before making a vaccine appointment, investigate the different vaccine types: Pfizer- BioNTech ...