Shannon Columb

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UW-Stevens Point’s Field Stations

Did you know UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) owns three field stations? From the Northwoods to right on campus, the field stations play a vital role for students in the College of Natural Resources (CNR). For CNR students, a summer field experience is a requirement for graduation. What is summer field experience? It allows students to learn […]

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Natural Resources Organizations

Joining student organizations is an incredible way to make new friends, have new experiences, develop academically and professionally, and to enhance your time at UW-Stevens Point. There are over 170 student organizations on campus, with many of those focusing on natural resources. At the beginning of every semester, Campus Activities and Student Engagement hosts the […]

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Eight Gnarly Winter Activities to do in the Stevens Point Area

A thick blanket of snow brings an array of recreational activities that you can only enjoy for 3-4 months out of the year. Not only are these activities fun, but they can also help distress (and distract) us college students from finals week. Here are some ideas of how you can get outdoors and enjoy […]

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Reflecting on My First Year as a Transfer Student

Freshmen year of college can be nerve-wracking. Learning to live on your own, making new friends and adjusting to college life is challenging in a new, unfamiliar place. After the end of my freshmen year, I was relieved I never had to go through that again—then I decided to transfer colleges. For my first two […]

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CNR European Field Experience

Written by Shannon Columb - October 24, 2018 at 4:40 pm. No Comments Tags: Admissions, college, college advice, College of Natural Resources, college tips, Future Pointers, I'm a Pointer, Pointer, Pointer fam, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, Pointer Q&A, Pointerlife, pointerpride, pointers, Pointers give back, Prospective students, study abroad, The Pointer, tour UW-Stevens Point, transferring to UWSP, UW Colleges, UWSP, UWSP blog, UWSP summer, UWSPblog

Summer Field Experience in Europe Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to travel to Europe, indulge in real German chocolate, float down a canal in Venice and be immersed in different cultures. Studying abroad for an entire semester seemed a little too intimidating to me, so I decided to start looking into summer […]

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