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Life Hacks for College Students

Let’s face it. As college students, we typically don’t have a ton of time or money. When we find a cheaper or easier way to do something, we jump at the opportunity. Therefore, I’ve compiled a few nuggets of knowledge… Continue Reading →

What’s the Difference Between Purple Points and Dining Dollars?

Greetings, Warhawks! All students, at some point in their time here at UW-W, ask “What’s the difference between Purple Points and Dining Dollars?” Often times you get various answers from friends and peers, but here are the facts, brought to… Continue Reading →

Ways to Save Money in College

College can be the most exciting and fun times of your life… until you’re taking quarters out of your laundry funds to pay for your Qdoba.  However, there are many ways to save some extra coin throughout your college career…. Continue Reading →

College Myths

Myth #1- Random roommates will result in disaster It may be scary to go totally random in your roommate selection and put all your faith into the university to find someone for you to live with 24/7 for months. But… Continue Reading →

Then & Now: College Freshman Edition

So we have all had our expectations of what college was “supposed” to be. Growing up watching movies has given us the image of what college is supposed to be like. Countless parties, darties, drinks, fun with friends, and more…. Continue Reading →

How to Organize Yourself as an Overcommitted Student

Student orgs, committee meetings, classes, and jobs. The lives of college students are busier than ever, so how do you keep up the juggling act and keep up with everything? I’ve got a few tips and tricks that’ll help you… Continue Reading →

How To Vote

Voting Process With the 2016 presidential election right around the corner, it’s easy to get confused about how the process of voting in your town works. It can be even harder to understand when you move away from your hometown… Continue Reading →

Why Study Abroad?

You often hear people say that studying abroad would be an amazing experience. Only a small hand full of these students, actually DO go abroad. In fact, according to a NAFSA study only about 1.5% of students in higher education… Continue Reading →

Why I Love Having a Job on Campus

I think one of the best decisions I ever made in college was getting a part time job. For the past two years I have worked at UW-Whitewater Ticket Services, located in the Center of the Arts building. During these… Continue Reading →

How To Stay Motivated

The semester is in full swing, spring is around the corner and procrastination levels are slowly rising while motivation is slowly diminishing. You know what I’m talking about, as it gets nice outside you spend your time daydreaming out the window… Continue Reading →

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