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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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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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Things I’ve Learned My First Year of College

It’s no surprise that life in high school is very different than life in college. Students in college have more free time, independence but are held at higher expectations academically. It’s important to start off the new semester on the right foot, so you will have a seamless next couple of years. As a junior […]

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Alumni Advice for First-Year Students

Written by - September 3, 2018 at 5:01 pm. No Comments Tags: alumni, Alumni Association, campus, campus life, first-year student tips, first-year students, first-year tips, Future Pointers, I'm a Pointer, Pointer fam, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointerlife, pointerpride, pointers, UWSP alumni

As someone who is a senior in college, I understand the intimidation of coming to a university for the first time. Although it may seem a little scary now, it definitely gets easier with time and family/friend support. To make it even easier, the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association has gathered the best advice taken straight […]

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Personal And Professional Development Through Travel

Anyon Rettinger shares his experiences joining campus organizations at UW-Stevens Point and traveling to student conferences across the nation.

Join clubs and organizations, and travel with them to conferences and conventions. You can expand your horizons professionally and network, while exploring a new place. I am so thankful I chose UW-Stevens Point because I really feel like I have learned so much and am ready to take on the world after college.

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