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Staying Calm When Changing Your Major: A Guide to Taking Your Time

When it comes to college, some people just knoooow what they are going to do, and others are trying to find their “thing”. Outside of those who do and do not know, there are those who think that they know… 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 all 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… 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 →

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 →

Benefits of Dining Dollars

If you have a meal plan, you also have Dining Dollars, either in the small add-on account with a weekly meal plan or the Full or Mega Dining Dollar plan.  Do you know all of the benefits of having Dining… Continue Reading →

Affordable Holiday Gift Ideas

We have now reached the time of year for giving. The streets are gleaming with bright lights, the stores are decorated with garland and ribbon, with holiday music playing in the background. Families are scrambling to find last minute gifts… Continue Reading →

Why Use Purple Points?

On-campus and off-campus, you see signs and logos like this: What does that mean? It means you can use your HawkCard to save time or money or make a convenient payment. Purples Points is a multi-purpose, debit card-like or gift… Continue Reading →

Advantages to Having a MyMeals Dining Plan

College life can be hectic. If you live off-campus, either in Whitewater or U-Rock, commuting to campus, attending classes, studying for exams, and working doesn’t leave you much time for a social life.  When it comes to meals, you may… Continue Reading →

How to Prepare Your Parent for College

Going away to college can be scary not only for the student, but for the parents too! There are hundreds of checklists for the student to use to prepare for college, but there aren’t always a lot of tips for… Continue Reading →

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