Category: Student Stories & Success
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How to Succeed as a First Gen Student
You did it! You conquered college applications, been accepted, and showed up to begin your journey as a first-generation student. But to be honest, it isn’t easy. You’re navigating academics, independence, and a whole new social landscape. You will have questions, that’s no secret. So how do you find success when you’re stepping on campus…
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How to Set Yourself Up for Success as a College Student
Starting college is exciting—it’s a time to dream bigger, explore new opportunities, and challenge yourself in ways you’ve never imagined. But let’s be real: success in college doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes planning, self-awareness, and the right support system. At UW-Green Bay, we believe success strategies for students should go beyond just the classroom—they…
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Megan’s Journey to UW-Green Bay
Touring colleges terrified me. I thought I knew exactly what I wanted, where I wanted to go, and that would be that. Simple. But suddenly, I was faced with another big decision—was I ready to end my athletic career after high school? When I first started seriously thinking about college, I still hoped to play…
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From a Student Himself!
We know that you have plenty of questions that you’d like answered and sometimes, hearing it from an admissions counselor just doesn’t cut it. Enter Ben. Ben Dresdow, a student ambassador at UW-Green Bay, can answer nearly any question that you have about student life or attending UW-Green Bay. Here are his answers to some…
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Meet Logan – and his on-campus jobs!
Working on campus at UWGB is an incredible experience. You meet a lot of new people, make new friends, build up some valuable skills, and make a bit of extra money while doing it. When I started college, I hadn’t planned on working in as many different positions as I have, but now I’m glad…
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Meet Sydney – and her internships!
Having internships can help prepare you for your future, help you decide what you like, and make your overall college experience more fun! I found that I love working in sports, specifically the marketing entertainment side of sports. For the last two years, I have been fortunate to have worked for the Green Bay Packers.…
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A Day in Jordan’s Life
My day starts bright and early in the morning at 7 am. Waking up around the same time helps me to feel better in the morning and fall asleep better at night. I live on-campus in a traditional apartment, so I don’t have far to go to get to anywhere on campus. I enjoy morning…