Surviving Studenthood

As long as I remember, I’ve loved to write. So, when it came time to make decisions on what classes and major I’d pursue as a freshman at Western, I was both excited and nervous.

Should I pursue English? What about Journalism? Maybe I can be a…

My name is Kayla Hall and I am a senior majoring in linguistics and minoring in TESOL. I grew up in San Diego, about 10 minutes away from the Mexican border. Growing up in a border town was a fascinating experience and one that made me love and appreciate the…

Whenever the middle or end of the quarter looms near, exams and projects often become a source of stress for students. To lower stress levels during these time periods, here are three ways to stay calm and study on:

Don’t study completely on your own.

Working on a project or exam…

One of the best aspects of moving to a new place, if not the best, is decorating. Here are some tips to help you personalize your space:

Don’t forget the basics (and don’t be afraid to flaunt them).

Whether you’re moving into your first place…

Moving to a new place can be many things; stressful, exciting, tiring and most of all, a fresh start.

As college students, moving at the beginning and end of the school year is the norm. Whether you’re moving into a dorm for the first time or you’re…

Summer 2017 graduate Armando Morales-Rivera chose Western Washington University’s Everett location for two reasons: the university’s diverse culture and energetic environment.

As a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling student, Morales-Rivera had…

Western Washington University’s Everett programming was the perfect fit for recent graduate Christina Cariker.

Cariker, a Teacher Education Outreach Program student, was able to study abroad, take night classes and get hands-on experience as a teacher…

Each day, we make an impact. Maybe it’s through choosing to ride a bike rather than drive. Or, it’s by practicing active listening when your coworker tells a story. Every action we take makes an impact.

In Bellingham, there are multiple ways to make a…

There is always something to do in Bellingham.

Maybe it’s a late night show downtown or a daytime event for the family. Regardless of what it is you’re looking for, you’ll find something.

If you’re looking to find an event to attend, one of…

Being a college student can be hard. But being a college student, wife and mother is on another level. This is something Trista Truemper, one of Western’s Master of Business Administration students knows well.

Truemper was a student athlete in high…

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