Author: Max Freed
Need a suit for a job or an interview? Covered! Need a special print for your project at school? Got it! These are only a couple of the resources at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCUPA) that will boost your academic and career outcomes. Tag along for a detailed journey of where to find and how to use these resources dedicated for people just like you!
- The Career Closet: Free formal attire for that interview coming up
- Need a extra large print for a project? The libraries got you covered!
- Discounts, discounts everywhere! How to use SheerID
- Need advice, specifically legal advice? Students have access to free legal aid
- Feeling unsafe? From active escorts to Bluelight buttons, learn these resources.
- The Bottom Line: Making the Most of Your Golden Ram Experience
The Career Closet: Free formal attire for that interview coming up
Working just about anywhere will require at least an interview, and your first impressions can make all the difference in the world. Grab a suit from the Career Closet, located in the Lawrence Center (225.) I have grabbed numerous suits from here and while many don’t fit, I think they have something for everyone if you look hard enough.
They have suits, suit pants, suit jackets and sometimes dress shirts for the men, and formal dresses and sometimes suits for the women. I have not been disappointed while using this service, you just check in with a QR code and walk out with the suits! No hassle at all really and with this resource you can get much more out of your tuition.
Worth noting is that with these clothes, not every suit jacket that fits you will be paired with pants that also fit. You may have to leave something there or go get it hemmed if you really want them. You can also leave your old suit jackets that no longer fit at the Career Development Center, someone would love to have it!
Need a extra large print for a project? The libraries got you covered!
Last semester I was doing a class that involved running a political rally, and we needed a large print for our campaign signage while we conveniently at the library. We discovered that they indeed sell prints of all different sizes, with costs varying from 6 to 42 dollars in common sizes and format types. They need about three days notice minimum and can print in most sizes for any reason.
I find it to be a very cool resource that I’d imagine most students at WCUPA didn’t know about. You can find the guide for the resource by clicking here.
On a final note for this resource, be wary of the costs because in addition to size you have to pay attention to the contents of what your printing, meaning whether you need a detailed photo on the printout or not.
Discounts, discounts everywhere! How to use SheerID
Did you know you can get Hulu for 2 dollars a month? Product discounts for your favorite essential tech items? Well SheerID and services like it can get you massive discounts on all kinds of goods while your studying at West Chester University.
On SheerID’s website (Click here to get to it) you can see a massive list of services that students can get for much cheaper than the general population. The incentive to do this is that it keeps you as a customer for long period of time and builds loyalty while still training you to pay for their product. I think looking into what you can gain is well worth it.
Need advice, specifically legal advice? Students have access to free legal aid
Most schools have something similar to the programs WCUPA offers because the students will often need them. Legal aid is no different, and while they won’t argue a case for you, they can review any documentation such a lease that you need them to. Appointments are 15 minutes which they note is more than enough time for most students.
The legal aid specializes in assisting with legal problems that students often face, such as the previously mentioned lease agreements. They can also recommend a lawyer to help defend you in the court room so that you get your desired outcome. Watch the video below to see how to prepare for your advising session.
To learn more and apply for Student Legal Aid, click here.
Feeling unsafe? From active escorts to Bluelight buttons, learn these resources.
There are many times in your life where you will feel unsafe, ranging from a casual walk in Suburbia at night to intercity high crime regions. Over the years most universities have built up a security system that will allow for their students to feel safe in their everyday life.
For real-time emergencies you have the panic buttons all over campus that will immediately bring someone to your location, or virtual ones you press on your phone. If your just generally feeling unsafe at times like a night walk to your car, you can use the Virtual-Walkhome app.
This will have a dispatcher watch your location till you arrive at your car.
The Bottom Line: Making the Most of Your Golden Ram Experience
At the end of the day, these resources are there to ensure you’re getting the most out of your time (and your tuition) here at West Chester. Beyond what’s covered here, the university offers even more great tools, and a perfect place to discover them all is the Ram Resources page. Don’t let them go to waste—take a second to explore what’s available to help you along on your journey at WCU.
