Going off to college can mean big changes for many students. But for transfer students, adapting to the changes can seem impossible. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when you’re interested in transferring to a new school and what to remember once you get on a new campus.
Insider tips - Make the most out of transferring to a new school
Topics: Transfer students, Paying for college, Choosing the right college
3 things you should keep in mind when choosing your college major
College 101: A Parent’s Guide To Sending Kids Off To College
College means change, and not just for students. Parents are in for their own challenges right after the kids graduate from high school. Being prepared is the key to an easy transition for both parents and students when the time comes to send your kid off to college.
Topics: Choosing the right college, Sending your kids to college
Homesickness, Roommates And More - How To Cope Your Freshmen Year
A new year away from the comforts of home can mean big changes, and challenges, for college students. Whether you’re fighting homesickness or just fighting with your roommate, we have the tips college freshmen need to know to tackle any problem you face freshmen year and beyond.
Common Goods: Alleviating Food Insecurity on our Campus
At Westfield State University, our students, faculty, and staff are our foundation. We're more than academics, books, lecture halls, and sporting events. We're a community.
Topics: Community Impact, Common Goods
Westfield State’s most promising student leaders receive President’s Award
On Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, Westfield State University recognized six exemplary students for their leadership and service to the university and the surrounding community. The President’s Awards for Excellence in Leadership were presented in a ceremony held in Scanlon Banquet Hall on Westfield State University’s campus.
Topics: Presidents award
The long-lasting connections you make, the community you share, being in close proximity to everything — there are so many reasons to live on campus during your time at Westfield State University. Here are our top ten reasons!
Topics: Dorm Life, Living on Campus
How to Make The Most out of Your Internship Experience
Interning, It’s a lot more than fetching coffee and making copies. Watch these students make their passion part of their degree program at Westfield State. There are over 300 area businesses, schools and organizations that have at least one Westfield State student on the part-time staff. This means there are over 300 Westfield students learning invaluable on-the-job training every year. Read on below to find out how you can be one of them and get the most out of your college experience.
Topics: Internships, Choosing the right college, Getting the most out of your college experience
Heading to college? Learn how to become a student leader!
Classes are all picked out. The dorm room is unpacked. You even mapped out the fastest way to get around campus. What’s next? You might be asking yourself this a lot as you head into your freshmen year at Westfield State University. If you’re anything like thousands of our students, the answer might be “Get Involved!” Read on to learn about how you can become a student leader.
Dorm Sweet Dorm: How to Make the Most of Your New Home
Topics: Things to Know When Moving In to College, Dorm Life, Incoming College Students
