Cowboy Chronicles

A Thank You Note to UW

By Makena N.

Published December 2, 2025

Student Life Blogs

LEARN MORE Fall Activities Summer Bucket List Adventure with Bailey Club and Intramural Sports Courage with Trent UW's Newest Dorms Foodie Finds at UW My Life at UW Snow Much Fun in Laramie Spring Break in Laramie Summer in Laradise Thanks UW Laramie Top 10 Activites UW's Tik Tok Girl Western Thunder Marching Band

Academics & Career Blogs

LEARN MORE Bachelors vs. Masters Degrees Career Fair Grad School Applications High School vs. College Internships in College Math Help at UW MBA at UW Minor in Computing Its ok to Change Majors Picking a Major Professional Writing Minor Scholarship Guide My Scholarship Story Study Abroad Changed How I See the World Unlock Global Opportunites Why I Chose Computer Science Why Should I Transfer to UW

Outreach & Community Blogs

LEARN MORE Campus Sustainability First Generation Students Cowboys Football Game Day Giving Day Josh Allen by the Numbers Serving with Purpose The Big Event UW Sims UW Wrapped Winter Preparedness

Becoming a Student Blogs

LEARN MORE Packing for College Freshman Advice How I Chose UW Life Lessons Brought to you by College New Student Days Living with a Roommate Saddle Up Guide What I Learned From College Parents & Family Guide

Fun & Entertainment

Josh Allen runs with the football as a UW Cowboy

Josh Allen by the Numbers

Becoming a Student

two students celebrate graduation from UW.

Life Lessons: Brought to You By College

Recent Blog Articles

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

Internships in College

August 19, 2025

From social media to big events, internships taught me skills, opened doors and helped me find my passion.

Starting Strong with Saddle Up

July 29, 2025

The University created Saddle Up to help new students ease into college life, and as someone who had just left the comfort of...

Two students together in their UW dorm room

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...

My UW Scholarship Story

June 24, 2025

Worried about how to afford college—especially out of state? I was too. But a generous scholarship from the University of Wyo...

Summer in Laradise

April 28, 2025

Summer in Laramie is something special! If you're staying in town over break, don't miss out on all the events and activities...

a new UW student and their parent chat with a staff member at a resource table.

New Student Days at UW

April 1, 2025

New Student Days at the University of Wyoming offer more than just a campus tour—they provide an immersive experience where y...

Spring Break in Laramie: Advice from Cowboy Coaches

March 18, 2025

Make the most of your spring break in Laramie with advice from Cowboy Coaches! From outdoor adventures to hidden gems like lo...

Unlock Global Opportunities: UW Study Abroad

March 4, 2025

The University of Wyoming offers students diverse study abroad opportunities, helping them explore new cultures, languages, a...

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