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I Never Thought I’d be in America

If living far from home is the measure of success, my family is very successful. We migrated from the Philippines this year because my mother is a nurse at Fairhaven Senior Services. Since March, we’ve experienced living without furniture, insurance,… Continue Reading →

Vegetarian Awareness Month

October kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month which focuses on eating a plant-based diet. There are different variations of vegetarians but each level of vegetarianism removes meat from their diet. The levels of vegetarianism are as follows: Flexitarian/Semi-Vegetarian Individuals who eat… 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 →

Learn More About Pumpkins!

Pumpkin Wellness Blog Post We all know that fall is the season for pumpkins and every food or drink has a pumpkin theme. But did you know of all of the health benefits that comes with the delicious taste of… Continue Reading →

Career Fair 101

Whether you are just starting as a college freshman or are getting ready for graduation, attending the career fair is very important. Attending the career fair is a good way to not only look for job opportunities, but to practice… 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 →

September Wellness | Fruits & Veggies | More Matters Month

Fruits & Veggies | More Matters Month September is Fruit and Vegetable month! A great way to celebrate this month is to learn the facts and reflect upon our own habits. Nationally, only 1 in 10 adults meet the federal… Continue Reading →

How to Make the Most of Your First Month of College

The leaves are beginning to change color, the students are arriving back to campus, and there are only days left until homework begins again. Luckily, there are different ways to get the most out of your first month back on… 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 →

Top 8 Things to Do at the Wisconsin State Fair

The 2019 Wisconsin State Fair will be held this year from August 1-11. State Fair Park is in West Allis. There are so many awesome things to see and do at the State Fair but we are going to provide… Continue Reading →

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