In which I visit the gateway to St. Louis.
‘Summer days, slipping away’: My summer internships!
As I enjoy the last few days of my internships, I can’t believe how fast the time went by. I had a wonderful summer working for the Communications department at the Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer as well as writing for a group of local newspapers. Here’s a bit more about what I worked on this summer!
Published by Jaden
on August 18, 2019
Countless cover letters: Applying for summer internships
Yes, it is true that you will receive far more nos than yesses. I definitely did. But what people don’t tell you is that the most common response you will receive will be absolute silence. Even after follow up emails, the large majority of places I contacted never responded to me. For a while it felt like I was shouting into the void, and every day I lost a little bit of hope of ever getting that miraculous “yes.” And then I did.
Published by Jaden
on August 16, 2019
Understanding Scholarships & Student Financial Services
It is my sincerest hope that this blog post answers any general questions you have about SFS.
Published by Sparkle
on August 5, 2019
Uncertainty is Okay!
It is okay to be undecided. It is okay to not know what you want to do. In the midst of exploring your classes and extracurricular engagements, you will find what sparks your intellectual curiosity.
Published by Kally
on August 2, 2019
WashU on YouTube: An Interview with Desirae Bartos (’22)
The start of her channel was based on the purpose of illustrating diversity at WashU. Desirae says that she wants to show that “there are black women succeeding here and representation is super important”.
Published by Sparkle
on August 1, 2019
Supplemental Essay – Updated for the Class of 2024
First year applicants are asked to submit a supplemental essay in addition to the Common Application or Coalition Application Personal Essay. This supplemental essay will allow you to further express your interest in your academic area of choice.
Published by Admissions
on August 1, 2019
WashU on YouTube: An Interview with Madi Mikay (’22)
Her channel is designed to make visualizing diversity easier for future students who want to apply here and envision their attendance.
Published by Sparkle
on July 25, 2019
Summer in STL Adventures: The Muny
The Muny season runs mid-June to mid-August, and throughout the season they’ll stage seven different musicals.
Published by Alana
on July 20, 2019
The Lollipop Moment
A lollipop moment is an experience involving an encounter or conversation that radically alters your outlook on the world. To the person relaying the comment, they may not think twice about it, but to you, their words are revolutionary.
Published by Kally
on July 19, 2019
My Favorite Study Spots
When I tell you that it seems like all WashU students do is eat, sleep, and study…and I am not exempt from that stereotype. So, here is a list of my favorite study spots on campus:
Published by A'Daja
on July 13, 2019
Summer in STL Adventures: Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
If you’re confused by the name “Johnson’s Shut-Ins,” don’t worry, I was confused at first too. Contrary to the image my mind conjured of enclosed rock tunnels, the shut-ins are basically nature’s water park.
Published by Alana
on July 12, 2019
W.I.L.D.
WILD Don’t worry this isn’t a typo or a random exclamation. W.I.L.D. stands for “Walk In, Lay Down”. This name, or acronym to be more exact, refers to a movie screening event initially held in Brooking’s Quad. Students would gather together—bringing chairs and couches into the quad—to watch films. Ever since its creation in 1973, […]
Published by A'Daja
on July 6, 2019
Summer in STL Adventures: Fourth of July
Fair St. Louis happens every Fourth of July, and is “2 1/2 days of headlining musical acts, air shows, free family fun and amazing fireworks celebrating our nation’s independence.”
Published by Alana
on July 5, 2019
Summer in STL Adventures: Food Truck Friday
Looking for a fun Friday afternoon adventure filled with food, fun, and more dogs than you will find anywhere else? Look no further than Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park.
Published by Alana
on June 28, 2019
Million Dollar Question: Why WashU?
Some people have compared finding a college to your “wedding dress moment.” Others said it was the one they kept thinking back to, comparing other schools to. I fell into another camp altogether.
Published by Alana
on June 20, 2019
Why Now? Why WashU?
Hi y’all! Yes – even after spending a year in St. Louis, “y’all” is still an integral part of my vocabulary. My name is Kally Wendler, and I am from Houston, Texas. I am a rising sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences with a major in Psychology. Why start blogging now? Because each day I go to work I fall in love with WashU all over again; I am continually reminded of why I chose this place, so naturally, the chance to share my story on an additional platform piqued my interest.
Published by Kally
on June 19, 2019
Campus I SPY: Round 2 (Round 1 Answers Included)
Here is the second round of Campus I SPY. Goodluck!
Published by Sparkle
on June 18, 2019
