Name: Nathan Anderson

Advice for New Students:
Communicate effectively with the professors because they are always more than willing to help. 

Name: Kristin Beardsley

Advice for New Students:
Try new things! Don’t be afraid to be silly and enjoy yourself.

Name: Dustin Beebe

Advice for New Students:
Try not to procrastinate!  Study every single day even though you don’t have a test for awhile because it really helps you out.

Name: Kellie Behnke

Advice for New Students:
This year can be the best year of your life if you are willing to open up to new people and experiences. It is hard leaving home for the first time, but soon it will be just has hard to leave your friends here!

Name: Karen Biedermann

Advice for New Students:
Get out there and get involved! Make new friends and try new things-you’ll be amazed at what you find you can do.

Name: Elizabeth Boyd

Advice for New Students:
Get involved on campus because it allows you to meet new people with similar interests on campus.

Name: Tyler Brietzke

Advice for New Students:
Everything is going to be ok when you arrive on campus.  There are always people around to help and make you more comfortable.

Name: Johnathan Cady

Advice for New Students:
Living on campus will give you a chance to be involved in wing events and make intramural teams with other residents on your floor. Studying Abroad is also an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Name: Katie Cerney

Advice for New Students:
Once involved, your chances of having a great experience here at UWRF are greater because you have friends for those tough times and to have fun with when you need a homework break.

Name: Laura Chandler

Advice for New Students:
You are not the only one nervous about starting the college experience. Embrace it!  You can always talk to WOW leaders, professors, other students, and counselors.  We’ve all been there!

Name: Laurie Cicchese

Advice for New Students:
It’s also okay to feel homesick once and awhile if you’re living on campus.  Take time for yourself and enjoy every minute because the memories you will make will last a lifetime.

Name: Michael Colle

Advice for New Students:
Be yourself, don’t be shy. If you have questions, ask them because someone else probably has the same question.

Name: Matt Crase

Advice for New Students:
Be as involved as you can be.

Name: Kelly Deutschman

Advice for New Students:
Join a bunch of different clubs to expand your horizon. Also, be sure to look into study abroad experiences, it will change your life!

Name: Ashley Drexler

Advice for New Students:
Don’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone.  Talk to those around you because chances are they are just as nervous or excited about everything!

Name: Kelsey Eckert

Advice for New Students:
Don’t feel scared about not knowing where your classes are.  Once you get the hang of the buildings, it will be a breeze. 

Name: John Gainey

Advice for New Students:
Get out and try as many new things as you can, things both related and unrelated to school. You’ll learn a lot outside the classroom. 

Name: Briana Gebert-Oberle

Advice for New Students:
Advice coming soon...

Name: Scarlett Germain

Advice for New Students:
Get involved with as many things as you can to meet new people and to get yourself connected to school because that's what makes UWRF a real home.

Name: Becca Goldmann

Advice for New Students:   
Get involved on campus because you meet so many people through clubs, and organizations.  Have fun, stay healthy, and study hard!

Name: Jacob Graf

Advice for New Students:
Stay on campus on the weekends!  Enjoy your college experience!

Name: Anneleisa Gruber

Advice for New Students:
Advice coming soon...

Name: Courtney Haas

Advice for New Students:
Leave your residence hall room door open.  People will just stop in and it is a great way to make new friends!

Name: Whitney Held

Advice for New Students:
Get to know the people in your wing and get involved with campus activities. Make the most of the next couple years to come!

Name: David Herdan

Advice for New Students:
Be yourself. Don’t change who you are just to be accepted by someone.  You will find your place to be yourself. 

Name: Christa Hoel

Advice for New Students:
The focus of college is education, but don’t forget to take advantage of all the non-academic experiences that are also offered! There really is something for everyone to get involved with!

Name: Stephanie Hyser

Advice for New Students:
Be open to anything and everything. It may be overwhelming at first, but there are so many new people and experiences out there to take part in.

Name: Courtney Jensen

Advice for New Students:
Try as many new things as you can manage and have as much fun as possible. Get out there and make new friends. This is your time to change yourself and meet the new you!

Name: Emma Johnson

Advice for New Students:
Dive in! Don’t just sit in your room and think that you can’t go out and do things because you may not know anyone.

Name: Joe King

Advice for New Students:
Ask questions not just in class but everywhere.  Also, try not skip class because you have make up for what you missed during your free time. 

Name: Stephanie Kipka

Advice for New Students:
Don’t be afraid to take risks and become involved in organizations that you never thought you would try.  It will truly change your life.

Name: Brianna Klaras

Advice for New Students:
Get to know your roommate, the people on your wing and on your floor, and also the people in your classes.

Name: Tamra Knight

Advice for New Students:
If you need help, seek it. Professors are really nice and are there to help. If you go and ask for help, the professors will get to know you and know that you are trying, and this will affect your grade positively.

Name: Christina Korger

Advice for New Students:
Don’t forget about school. There is so much going on around the campus with meeting new friends and exploring your options that forgetting school may be a big problem.

Name: Samantha Kramer

Advice for New Students:
Attend WOW and just be you. Being yourself is one of the easiest things to do and the easiest way to meet people.

Name: Courtney Krause

Advice for New Students:
Every day, greet every person you meet with a smile. Sometimes that’s all a person needs to make their day better and sometimes that’s how lasting friendships are started!!

Name: Amanda Kunde

Advice for New Students:
Take advantage of the opportunities and don’t be afraid to try something new! Take a chance! Get involved and meet new people!

Name: Brittini LaFontesee

Advice for New Students:
Be as active as you can. Meet new people and friends by going to campus events, club meetings, sporting events, or simply hanging out at the UC.

Name: Nici Leisgang

Advice for New Students:
Leave your door open when you are sitting in your room in the residence halls.  People are just as nervous about meeting new people as you are, so don’t be shy—initiate a conversation yourself!

Name: Steve Linzmeier

Advice for New Students:
The professors at UWRF want you to succeed.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Name: Amy Lonsky

Advice for New Students:
Get out of your comfort zone and try new things.  Make friends with the people around you, they are going through the same thing you are and probably feel the same way you do.

Name: Stacey Magee

Advice for New Students:
Be sure to take time to meet other first-year students. They’re all in the same boat as you!  Also, try to attend as many UWRF sporting events as you can to help cheer on our Falcons!

Name: Jessica Miller

Advice for New Students:
Get involved with an activity, sport, or club. It's much easier to make friends and to feel like a part of the University.  Also be willing to try new things! 

Name: Rashad Momoh

Advice for New Students:
With such a busy schedule, it is important to make time for you. Set aside some time to help you relax and take the stress out of your week.

Name: Lindsey Oster

Advice for New Students:
Have fun, meet a lot of people, and get involved!

Name: Whitney Pessig

Advice for New Students:
There are so many new things to experience on a college campus and you can’t be afraid of what may or may not happen. Don’t just continue doing the same things – try something new.

Name: Erin Piehl

Advice for New Students:
Go out and meet new people and make the most of your time here at UWRF by joining new things and putting yourself out there.

Name: Brittany Pierce

Advice for New Students:
Don’t be afraid to get involved on campus and meet new people. Attend events on campus and stay on the weekends.

Name: Kayla Rasmussen

Advice for New Students:
Open your world to meeting new people.  It is true what they say in life; it is not what you know, it is who you know.  Don’t be afraid to branch out and find yourself. And always remember to keep your priorities straight—school should come first.

Name: Matt Reschetz

Advice for New Students:
The toughest thing for me was to get out and meet new people, try to step out of my shell, and get involved to get the most out of my college experience. Try not to lock yourself in your room; open your door, walk around the hall, and introduce yourself.

Name: Katie Rose

Advice for New Students:
Try to balance your social life with your school life. Meeting new people and making new friends is very important, but so is keeping up that GPA!

Name: Kelly Sather

Advice for New Students:
Take the opportunities that are given to you and make the best of them. You can meet so many new people and make new friends.

Name: Mike Savage

Advice for New Students:
Once school starts, make sure to get a tutor in any class that you think may give you some trouble.

Name: Juliana Schlinsog

Advice for New Students:
Remember that college is a time to take advantage of opportunities offered by the campus. Always seek help when needed and never, ever give up.

Name: Rob Silvers

Advice for New Students:
Try anything that even remotely interests you. You might find a new passion or rekindle an old one. Most importantly, try something you’re not so sure about. 

 Name: Aaron Taylor

Advice for New Students:
Divide your time as follows: 1/3 sleep, 1/3 school, 1/3 social. I believe this is the best combination to enjoy college to its fullest and still finish your degree.

 Name: Mike Vanselow

Advice for New Students:
Keep an open mind and take every opportunity that comes your way so that you may be exposed to many new and good experiences.

Name: Lynsey Wencl

Advice for New Students:
Broaden your horizon because there are many events offered on campus that you may not typically go to.  Open your mind to something new and you truly might like it.

Name: Jessica Zielinski

Advice for New Students:
You can meet so many people by participating in hall activities and clubs.  When you get involved, you start to feel more comfortable on campus.