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Is Grad School Right for Me?
There are many reasons someone might go to graduate school: earning a higher salary, having more opportunities, or maybe your career choice requires an advanced degree. It is a hard decision to make and takes a lot of consideration. If you are still unsure if grad...
Room Selection
Winona State University has temporarily converted their residence hall room types to support a safe place for students to live while helping limit the spread of COVID-19. You still have your regular single and suite style rooms, but the majority of the doubles have...
Deciding on a Major
Still deciding on a major or maybe questioning the one you currently have? That is totally OK and normal! According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 80% of college students change their major at least once! My freshman year in 2015, I came into...
Why You Should Lay Low
With the semester ending in a few weeks, many students are planning to return home for summer break. As you are packing up your bags, one thing you definitely don't want to bring home is COVID. To return home in good health and hopefully virus-free, you should "lay...
How to Prep for Travel
With summer break coming up fast, now is the time to start talking to your family about summer plans: if you are planning to stay in Winona for the summer or if you are planning on returning home until the fall semester. Current COVID-19 guidance suggests delaying...
Safe Travel during a Pandemic
Traveling increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, even if you are vaccinated. - CDC We get it: the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every part of our lives, especially how we...
How to Prepare for Graduation
Graduating from college is a big deal—it’s one of the first big steps you take into the adult world. It’s exciting, a little scary, and a little sad, all at the same time. Maybe you know what you will do after graduation, or maybe you’re like me who is graduating in...
Warrior Change-Up: Tie Dye
Mya Austin ’22 is the founder and President of Winona State’s Tie Dye club. Mya shares all the information you need to know to have a fun and successful tie dye experience! Want to brighten your world and get a new fun hobby? With natural fibered material such as...
Where to Get a COVID-19 Test
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call Ask-A-Nurse at 507.457.2292 and self-report. From there, you will receive further testing guidance. If you have come in close contact with the virus (being within 6 feet for 15 minutes; regardless of if a mask...
What it’s Like to be a Double-Major
Double majoring in college sounds scary and like a lot to take on, but double majoring in English is so worth it. First thing to know is that there are six different English majors offered at Winona State. These include English Literature and Language, English...