Learn about what students at WCU have to say about student life on and off campus.
How Service Learning Changed My College Experience “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” -Nelson Mandela Seven thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight miles…That’s how far away from home I was when I traveled to South Africa the summer after my first year at West […]
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Three great reasons to study abroad during your time at college
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How I Chose my Roommates I chose to live with my best friends because one of the most intimidating parts of making the transition to college can be deciding who you want to live with. Most adults will tell you that deciding which university you want to further your education at is, “the biggest
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When high-schoolers think of coming to college, they think of getting a chance to have a fresh start. They might just want a change or they may just be excited to meet new people. For some students, though, having a fresh start means finally getting the opportunity to be themselves. Goodbye, High School Let’s face
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“Ambivert. There is peaceful. There is wild. I am both at the same time.” ~Sum When I was younger, I was an extrovert. I loved to meet new people, and I was the life of the party, and I was devoted to any organization that I was involved in. In middle and high school I
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The leaves start to fall and so does the temperature. The warm sunshine is now accompanied by a crisp circulation of wind. Stores are stocked with pumpkin spice flavored everything and apple cider is now back in season, but are you? As a college student with very little money to throw around and limited transportation,
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All throughout college I have attended classes faithfully, paying attention to lectures and completing assignments. Who doesn’t want a high GPA? I noticed that I was achieving stellar grades, but I wasn’t really learning. My friends and I decided to start a club called the National Association of Black Journalists. Immediately, I noticed a change.
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Golden Rams Marching Band You hear the pounding of the drums and the blasting of trumpets, that can only mean one thing. It’s marching band season at West Chester University! One of the most well-known and storied traditions in West Chester University is the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band. This organization is full of over
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My Story “I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan.” To most people this is nothing other than a line from a Miley Cyrus song, but to me it was my reality. On August 19, 2015, I left my home in Pennsylvania to fly out to Los Angeles to attend
Life as a Communication Major My experience as a communications major at West Chester has brought me the opportunity to travel and wander around the world. It has always been a dream and a desire of mine to experience different cultures and see the beauty of the world. With my communications degree I plan on
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“On your left.” “On your right.” “Excuse me!” “Watch out!” “Excuse me guys,” I say. Coughs a few times. Pumps brakes. Plays music. But when I don’t give people a warning…“Oh my god she scared me,” I hear from behind as I race past students on the sidewalk. I stand on the pedals, turn my head
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Greek life isn’t like what you see on the news. It’s friendship, service, and leadership and deciding whether fraternity or sorority life is for you, is a big decision. It’s a life changing one. How your life will be changed depends on how you spend your time in a fraternity or sorority. I’m here to
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It’s crazy how a workspace can have such an impact on your success as a student. There’s dorm room workers, Starbucks workers, outside workers, library workers, quad workers, lobby workers and so much more. These people don’t just work here for any random reason, they work here because, for them, it’s how they get their
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When I came to West Chester University, I was shy. Lost in the sea of thousands of students all trying to find their place at this school was stressful. Coming from a small high school, I felt out of place. I made friends in my dorm and my classes, but I felt as though I
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You leave your dorm and are walking on campus headed to Main Hall. Just a wide-eyed freshman who is loving your first year away from home. You cross Church Street and crest around Anderson feeling great. It is an amazing day to be alive. You can’t wait to get to your favorite class of the
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