Hello Everyone! Here is our follow up blog to Nathan’s Vblog on parking at UW Oshkosh. For those of you who are thinking about bringing your car to campus while living in the residence halls or simply by commuting to class, here are my ABC’s of parking at UW Oshkosh. A lways come early when… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Transfer Students
How to Successfully Manage a Part-time Job as a College Student
One large hurdle for many college students is how to pay for school. Between student loans, scholarships and grants you may still need or want a little extra cash. One way to earn that cash is to have a part-time job while you’re in school. In 2011 more than 79 percent of students worked part-time… Read more »
Deciding on a Major and a College
Decisions. We make them all the time. To wake up or stay asleep? To eat pizza or get ice cream? To go to college or pursue another passion after high school? The right decision varies depending on the person.. the situation.. the consequences.. and some decisions can be really tough. For example, how in the… Read more »
Scholarships: How to find, complete and get them!
One of the biggest concerns students have about going to college is money. How are you going to pay for it? I mean, financial aid can help — but what if you need more than that? Or just want fewer loans? That’s where scholarships come in! Scholarships are aid for college that vary in… Read more »
The Undecided Major: Tips for picking a major at UW Oshkosh
One of questions that you will probably get when talking about going to college is: “What are you majoring in?” For some people, this question is a no brainer, but for others there may be a little more hesitation. If you’re undecided about a major, don’t fret! About 1/3 of incoming freshman are undecided and… Read more »
Spotlight on: The College of Business
Like many college freshmen, I arrived at UW Oshkosh an undecided major. When it came to choosing a major, I changed my mind on a weekly basis. There were simply too many major and minors to choose from! Now in my second year, I’ve made a firm decision: Business Information Systems with emphases in both… Read more »
Spotlight on: Asian Student Association
Are you looking to join a cool student club or organization on campus? Or are you looking to get a little information about what some student clubs and organizations do? Well, unfortunately I can’t tell you what every student club and organization does, but I can surely tell you a little about my student organization…. Read more »
11 things not to bring to your residence hall room
Independent living is just around the corner. You’re probably starting to plan for your residence hall room and maybe freaking out a little bit about what to bring. At this point there is the temptation to go overboard, which will inevitably cause you to end up with a lot unnecessary and unused things. So to… Read more »
Staying safe at UW Oshkosh
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear on tour is, “Is Oshkosh safe?” It’s an understandable concern; besides attending classes here, roughly 4,000 students live on campus as well. Seeing as how June is National Safety Month, I thought it would be awesome to just let you all know some of the sweet… Read more »
Welcome to my home: Scott Hall(s)
A residence hall is like a dog; they come in all shapes and sizes and have a unique personality. It’s important to consider whether you want one that’s big, small, or in-between because each brings you a different experience. Scott Hall is like a Great Dane: fun-loving and outgoing, while being easy to get along… Read more »






