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Graduates sitting together at commencement - image taken from behind seat graduates who completed their general education as part of their degree

6 Reasons Why General Education is Important

By Kendra GaugeNovember 16, 2022

What is General Education? As students get into college, it’s common to hear that they’re going into “general education” courses,…

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8 Ways to Save Money In College

By Kendra GaugeOctober 19, 2022

College, oh, the freedom! Nobody can tell you what to do, when to sleep, or how to spend your money……

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4 smiling students chatting outside of Old Main on the IW campus.

What is a Curriculum Vitae (and Why You Should Have One)?

By Kendra GaugeAugust 22, 2022

There’s a good chance that throughout your high school and college career you’ve heard how great extracurriculars and work experience…

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IW students moving into dorms - gap year

Exploring the Gap Year: 5 Reasons You Should Take One

By Kendra GaugeApril 14, 2022

There is a preconceived notion that students need to enter college immediately after finishing high school.  The traditional progression of…

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Two IW students holding hands as they walk past the University Chapel.

6 Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life in College

By Kendra GaugeFebruary 14, 2022

Did you know: 30% of college students will change their major at least once¹?  Deciding what you want to do…

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Photo of 2021 December Master Program Graduates clapping during commencement ceremony

7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Master’s Degree

By Kendra GaugeJanuary 21, 2022

Pursuing a master’s is easier than it’s ever been with an increasing degree of accessibility.  While postgraduate work may feel…

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Student wearing purple IW mask sitting at one of the desktop computers in the Student Success Center located in the Chadwick Library.

8 Non-Technical Tips for Writing a Better College Paper

By Kendra GaugeDecember 1, 2021

It has been a long-held theory that college papers have to be as boring as possible – if they aren’t…

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7 Recommendations For Living With a Roommate

By Wesley TigerNovember 15, 2021

It might be challenging to live with someone new! I’ve had more than a few roommates over my college career,…

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Why First Semester Grades Matter Freshman Year

By Wesley TigerOctober 29, 2021

So your first semester is going okay; you’re passing most of your classes, except one. You ask, how much will…

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10 Ways to Make Money In College

By Wesley TigerSeptember 15, 2021

We all know when it comes to college, money is hard to come by. After paying for classes, books, and…

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