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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 →

5 Things on Every College Student’s Holiday Wishlist

College students are not only excited because finals are over, but we are also excited to go home and celebrate the holidays. We are looking forward to free laundry, food, and of course gifts. After a long semester, gifts are… Continue Reading →

What Students Don’t Know About Studying Abroad

Many students think studying abroad sounds like an amazing idea but they don’t think it is something they would be able to do. Some of the things students don’t know about are ways to save money on travel expenses, the… Continue Reading →

9 Pieces of Advice for Incoming Freshmen

Learn some great advice from students about school, professors, and more!

How to Pack Like a Pro

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. Soon, you will have to pack up your belongings to head home for the summer or move into a new place. Packing has always been a pain for me, which is why… Continue Reading →

UW-W Resources Available through Tuition

“Everybody has a college degree these days.” “It’s not just about your degree, what did you do outside of the classroom?” – Common phrases that adults will say to us college students to provide us with motivation to look elsewhere… 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 →

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