Tag Archives: advice

From Tourist, To Traveler

After spending three nights and two short days in Ireland, I managed to meet two strangers whose talk of travel, time and money is still spinning in my head. The first was a 35-year-old Brazilian man who I sat next to on the bus from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher. He explained to me that in Brazil, each employee ... Read More »

Embracing the Unexpected: Venturing Forward

As I sit in the Communication Arts Center (my second home of sorts) on the Sunday night before my last full week of college courses, many thoughts are rushing through my mind. Should I go to a convenience store and get a Mountain Dew? Will it downpour on my way back? And finally, what will I be doing a year ... Read More »

Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women Share Stories

Five local women shared their success stories of breaking through the glass ceiling, a symbol representing the prevention of women reaching promotions and leadership roles, and encouraged students to reach their full potential during an event on April 8 in the Dreyfus University Center theater. Women’s Resource Center intern Mandy Jakups coordinated the event. “I’ve been interested in gender difference and ... Read More »

Guide for Incoming Freshmen

Tips and Tricks for Incoming Students It’s that time of year. The leaves are changing, the nights are cooling, and “Back to School” sales are out in full force. For many at the UW – Stevens Point, this will be their first year of college. Fathers will carry mini-fridges up three flights of stairs and mothers will wipe tears from ... Read More »

My Last Will and Testament

With my epic eight-year journey, albeit with two interruptions due to the Iraq War, to achieve a bachelor’s degree coming to a close, I thought it best to reflect on some of my experiences in college and to pass along some of this knowledge to those young minds still in pursuit of higher education. •This is going to sound cliché, ... Read More »

Tips for Next Year’s Undergraduates

As we celebrate and congratulate this year’s graduates, we must also keep the future in mind, and that means another class of incoming freshmen and more hard work for undergraduates. Here is some advice that may help you maximize your success and get the most out of college. 1. Get involved with student organizations. You might feel overwhelmed balancing classes, ... Read More »