Cowboy Chronicles

A Thank You Note to UW

By Makena N.

Published December 2, 2025

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Becoming a Student

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Step inside Cowboy Chronicles, where UW students dish out tips, wins, challenges and campus adventures — all the things that make the Cowboy experience real.

A Guide to Graduate School Applications

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Graduate school can be incredibly intimidating. As you begin thinking about applying to a program, it can quickly become over...

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What I Learned as UW's "TikTok Girl"

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Being the “UW TikTok Girl” for two and a half years had a huge impact on my college experience, and although I wouldn’t trade...

12 Summer Bucket List Activities

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Staying the summer in Laramie? You'll want to cross a few of these off your bucket list this summer!

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Study Abroad Changed How I see the World

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Like many, I saw university as an opportunity to learn and grow both academically and as an individual. University was an opp...

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A More Sustainable Campus: Do Your Part

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In honor of Earth Day, collaborating with an ambassador from the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, I delved i...

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You Don't Have to Struggle Through Math Class Alone

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For as long as I can remember, math has been challenging for me. I always dreaded going to math class, so the thought of a co...

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Why Should I Transfer to UW?

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Are you considering transferring to UW? The good news is, you're not the first and we have some tips to help you decide and m...

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10 Reasons You Should Get Your MBA From UW

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Earning your MBA can be an exciting stepping stone to the next stage of your career. However, the idea of going back to schoo...

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