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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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 Tips for Living with a Roommate

May 4, 2020

Living with someone new can be tough! I’ve been there several times in my journey through college, but I’ve also made some of...

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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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