Every college student or high school senior has heard of the stereotypical weight gain associated with first-year college students. One of the main issues students face is trying to save money while eating as much as possible. Fast food is cheap food, but not healthy food. Consuming too much of it can result in unwanted […]
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UW-Stevens Point student Val Every and her mom recently interviewed each other about their experiences during Val’s transition from high school senior to first-year college student. Val, now a sophomore at UWSP, and her mom also shared how their relationship has changed over time. Question 1 Were you ready for Val to move away and why? Mom: […]
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If you missed the Involvement Fair, that’s OK! There’s still plenty of time to find an organization that interests you. In a previous blog, I mentioned students can use the Stevens Point Involvement Network (SPIN) to discover organizations and events on campus. Here’s how: Step 1: Log onto SPIN using your university credentials. That’s […]
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Speaking from personal experience, homesickness is real, especially the first semester of your first year in college. You are adjusting to living on your own in a different place, working on making friends and living a completely new life. Homesickness can really start to eat at you. Here are five ways I combatted homesickness. Hopefully, […]
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As students, we have great opportunities for new experiences and freedoms in college. We have the freedom to make our class schedules the way we wish, but many things can conflict such as work, sports and even time for lunch. Therefore, I find the opportunity to take online classes through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point […]
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