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Tips for Coping with Beginning of the Semester Stress

Make a note of the format of each of your classes. Make sure you know which ones meet face-to-face, and which ones meet remotely. It can be confusing and hard to manage all of those different meeting times and formats…. Continue Reading →

Finding Your Balance as a Working, Full-Time Student

Being a full-time working student, it can be easy to feel out of balance and disorganized. Here are some of my top tips for getting back on track, from one working student to another! Get a planner.   Organization is… Continue Reading →

How to Avoid Staying in your Dorm 24/7

What not many people know, is that there is actually a lot you can do here in Whitewater! You just have to do your research and be creative! Here are some things that I have done my past 4 years… Continue Reading →

Mini Crafts to Upscale Your Dorm

In your dorm or room and feeling bored with your decorations? I AM TOO! For today’s log, we pulled some DIY dorm inspiration to upscale your space for a low cost and easy to do. Check out this inspo. and… Continue Reading →

Creating A Routine That Works For You

Starting a new semester brings lots of changes and as college students we must adapt to a new class schedule, possibly a new living arrangement, and other new opportunities that come our way.  This semester is unlike any other with lots… Continue Reading →

Which Meal Plan is Right for You?

Which Meal Plan is Right for You? Here at Whitewater we have many meal plan options for our students to choose from. It can seem overwhelming at the beginning but don’t worry because we are here to help! Breaking Down… Continue Reading →

How to Keep Track of your HawkCard this Summer

It is officially that time of year. Your school stuff is packed away in boxes, your textbooks are returned, and you are in that summer state of mind. But then fall comes around again and the re-packing begins. You get… Continue Reading →

How to Succeed in an Online Class

A lot of students have never taken an online class and transitioning to an online class can be a big challenge. We have put together a list of resources and tips for you to use while classes are online. Feel… Continue Reading →

How to Organize Your Busy Schedule

Get a Planner! It might seem cliché, but using a planner is one of the easiest ways to stay organized! I use a planner for both school and work, and I can’t tell you how many times it has saved… Continue Reading →

Top 5 Tips for Incoming Students at UW-W

I know coming to a new school either as a transfer student or incoming freshman is scary. It’s a new chapter in your life and you don’t know what to expect. Being a Junior here at UW-W, I have seen… Continue Reading →

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