Becoming a Cowboy Blogs

Recent Becoming a Student Blogs

Incoming students — this one’s for you! Explore blogs packed with tips, stories and helpful insights to guide your journey to becoming a UW Cowboy.

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The Cowboys Guide to Packing for College

July 15, 2025

Packing for college can be overwhelming, but we're here to help! Follow these helpful dorm packing tips on what to bring to c...

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How I Chose UW: My Journey from Ohio to Wyoming

January 21, 2025

Hello! My name is Cameron Johnston and I am a senior here at the university studying marketing and management. Growing up, I ...

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What I Learned From College

June 15, 2023

When you sit down and think about it, four years is a long time. It’s a long time to be in one place, studying the same subje...

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10 Things I'd Tell My Freshman Self

May 3, 2020

Before you begin reading this list, I first want to say that the majority of the things I wish I could tell my freshman self ...

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