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Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!

Hello, Pointers! Scholarship season is starting soon! While you may not have thought about filling out applications yet, it’s best if you start early. Below are several options on how to find scholarships and some helpful tips: Scholarships Available Through UW-Stevens Point First-year and transfer scholarships are for new students applying for admission into […]

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Backpack Essentials of Every College Student

Written by nkive284 - October 10, 2018 at 9:41 am. No Comments Tags: campus, campus life, college advice, first-year student tips, first-year students, first-year tips, Future Pointers, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, Prospective students, student life, student tips, transfer students, University Centers, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP, UWSP blog, UWSPblog, Visit UW-Stevens Point

Ever wonder what you should pack in your backpack each day for class? After attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for a couple years, I’ve narrowed down some essential items that I never forget to bring to class. Umbrella: This item is at the top of the list since it’s the most essential item […]

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Centertainment Events: Free with UWSP Student ID

Centertainment is part of Campus Activity and Student Engagement. They fulfill one of CASE’s five E’s, Entertainment. Centertainment is filled with student programmers who go above and beyond to provide UWSP students with fantastic entertainment year round. If you haven’t been to a Centertainment event before, you’re in for a treat! Events will be held […]

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Syllabus Week: How to Start off on the Right Foot

Syllabus week- also known as the first week of college classes. It’s no surprise that the first week of classes is all about introductions and learning the expectations for each course, so there usually isn’t much homework assigned. Use this valuable time to set some goals for yourself, as well as to get organized for […]

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New Semester, New Changes: University Centers Updates

Written by Monique Mata-Bonilla - September 6, 2018 at 2:25 pm. No Comments Tags: campus life, college advice, Dreyfus University Center, first-year student tips, first-year students, first-year tips, fitness, Future Pointers, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, student tips, University Centers, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP, UWSP blog, UWSPblog

Fresh textbooks, sharpened pencils, brewed coffee and class schedules. Looks like the start of the new semester has begun. Say goodbye to the summer days because it’s time to get back in gear. First thing’s first – a lot can happen in the span of three months, and for the University Centers – a lot […]

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