By: Roy Thorson, President of Pointers Vote Coalition My first year of college came during the fall of 2020, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being engaged with classes and organizations was difficult enough through a computer screen, but in-person engagement was essentially impossible. Therefore, when the opportunity came for me to get involved […]
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Tips I’d Tell My Freshman Self
By: Sarah Zuern, Marketing Student Manager, University Centers Tip #1: Get involved! As an incoming freshman, there is an abundance of opportunities thrown at you. It is important to take a step back from the chaotic new stage of your life and look at what piques your interest. Then, take those sparked interests and narrow […]
More...Getting Your Master’s Degree at UWSP
As you go through your college experience, you may find yourself wondering if a master’s degree is the next step for you. A graduate program is a great option if you are looking to expand your knowledge or advance as a professional in a specific field. UWSP offers 15 different master’s degrees in a variety […]
More...A Reflection of My Time at UWSP
By: Madeline O’Hara, UWSP University Communications and Marketing Intern Hello Pointers! My name is Madeline O’Hara, and after three years at UWSP, I will be graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with minors in Neuroscience & Behavior and Biology. As a senior in my final semester, here are the things I’m most grateful […]
More...UWSP Students Can Explore Interests with Research
By: Madeline O’Hara, University Communications and Marketing Intern There are active research projects across UWSP’s campus, spanning a variety of disciplines and topics. As someone with a minor in Neuroscience and Behavior, I was naturally drawn to the neuroscience research taking place in the biology and psychology departments. The two projects I have worked on […]
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