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Student Voices

On our multimedia blog, “Student Voices,” you hear from the real experts on college life in this happening corner of the Pacific Northwest. Podcasts. Blogs. Advice. TikTok ... and more!

Podcast: Our Whitman, My Story

Whitman College students tell their stories—about their unique experiences in choosing Whitman, being part of the Whitman community and what they love most.

What’s there to do in Walla Walla? Plenty!

What’s there to do in Walla Walla? Plenty!

If you’re from a large city, you might be wary about moving to a rural town: what is there to do for fun?

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Whittie Wisdom

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Zoe Perkins

(Belated) Third Year in Review: Walla Walla… and Beyond!

Unless you’ve been following along with the Whittie Wisdom blogs for quite some time, you might have missed my first and second “Year in Review” blogs. You might be thinking, “But Zoe, why are you writing your third ‘Year in Review’ post in the middle of the fall semester of your fourth year at Whitman?”

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Students outside celebrating the Gelic holiday.

Feeling Like I Belong While Half Way Across the World

Nervous. Overwhelmed. Confused. Those are just a few of the emotions I felt as I prepared to move to college. I worried that once I got to Whitman, I would be standing by myself in the corner. I feared I would have to figure things out on my own. Spoiler alert: I did not!

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Whitman’s CCEC: A One Stop Shop for Career Development

The start of my college career was filled with a lot of uncertainty about what I wanted to do after college. So I reached out to Whitman's Career and Community Engagement Center even before arriving on campus. The support I received was invaluable, and I want to share how it can help guide your career path as well.

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What’s Your Whitman Happy Place?

We surveyed Whitman College students, faculty and staff to see what spots on our beautiful campus brought them joy and comfort. Here are some of the responses.

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Rock climber on the indoor climbing wall.

Getting a Grip on Whitman College

There are very few times you’ll catch me doing any kind of activity without a friend—and rock climbing is one of them.

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Intramural Sports at Whitman

Despite hours and hours of practice, I realized pretty quickly during my high school career that I was not going to play a sport in college.

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Suitcase Checklist: Bringing Home With You to a Brand New World

Packing up for a life-changing international adventure doesn’t have to be stressful. I was no stranger to packing. I lived away from home as a teenager during my two-year stint at a boarding school in India.

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Walla Walla welcome road sign with sunshine and clouds behind it.

What’s there to do in Walla Walla? Plenty!

If you’re from a large city, you might be wary about moving to a rural town: what is there to do for fun?

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Tips to Survive Academic Overload

You might have been advised to make the most out of your college experience. There are so many opportunities available to you as a student.

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Zoe Perkins

Subjective Truth: Finding My Voice at Whitman

My whole life, I’ve really enjoyed two things: telling stories and making people laugh. Usually, the only people who are subjected to get to enjoy my comedic genius are my friends, family, and the occasional Twitter (or X) user.

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Students socializing

Sipping, Studying and Soaking in Walla Walla Study Spots

Being lactose-intolerant has basically made coffee a no-go for me, but that won’t stop me from exploring the wonders of studying in Walla Walla coffee shops.

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Sunset over the Whitman College campus.

Why Whitman? Walla Walla Weather

Walla Walla is situated in Eastern Washington, in the valley between the Columbia River to the west and the Blue Mountains (our unofficial mascot!) to the east.

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Madeline Langdon

3 Steps to Find Your Perfect College

When I was a junior and senior in high school, finding the right college was constantly on my mind. Now, I’ve found and am attending the perfect one for me.

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Rubber duck in the grass.

Whittie Traditions: From Taking the Stage to Hunting for Rubber Ducks

When I was looking into colleges, I mostly focused on the West Coast. I loved everything about West Coast schools, from the promise of academic challenge without stifling competition to the proximity to my family.

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Runner outdoors.

The Balancing Act of Being a Student-Athlete

There are a lot of obligations that come with being a student-athlete. Finding your motivation is a really important part of thriving. There is a route for everyone to fulfill desires, as long as we care enough about them.

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Art sculpture on the Whitman College campus.

Summering in Walla Walla

When the academic school year ends, most people go home for the summer. For someone like me—an international student who can’t afford a plane ticket—you end up staying in Walla Walla and that’s not a bad thing!

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Memorial clock tower.

Second Year in Review: Time Flies

At the risk of sounding cliché, it feels like just yesterday I was writing my “First Year in Review” blog. Now here I am, officially done with finals for my sophomore spring semester (try to say that ten times fast) and less than a week from my journey back home for the summer.

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Finding Your Spotlight at Whitman

When I was in high school, I kept a very busy schedule. With marching band, basketball, lacrosse, and everything else filling my time, I was rarely able to try any new, big activities.

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Zoe Perkins, holding a pick-axe, standing next to a Whitman College sign.

Choosing Whitman

At the end of every Whitman College tour, after they’ve finished stuffing your brain with information, every tour guide tells the story of why they chose Whitman.

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Students walking across campus.

I-Spy as a Whitman Student

Whether it’s early morning and you’re sleepy-eyed and headed to your first class or you’ve just had lunch at Jewett Café and you’re headed to the library to study, your walk across campus will be full of things to see.

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Marian Sandoval Lemus selfie with crowd.

Meeting Walla Walla: My Home-Away-From-Home

As someone who considers herself very social, moving to a completely new country where I did not know anyone was terrifying! I’m an international student from Guatemala.

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Poleroid on a bulletin board.

Living with a Roommate: Finding Space and Making Friends

When filling out my housing preference questionnaire, I asked to get a divided double, but I was placed in a regular double in Anderson Hall. I share a room with my sister at home and I was hoping to get my own space in college.

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Katie Jose in an exam room.

Being Pre-Med at Whitman

Since I was 12, I knew I wanted to become a doctor. When I was deciding which college to go to I was interested in going to a private Liberal Arts college but being pre-med concerned me a little.

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5 Things You’ll See When Visiting Ankeny Field on a Sunny Day

On any delightfully sunny afternoon at the center of our campus, the green expanse of Ankeny Field seems to beckon every student.

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Memorial clock tower.

Writing Your Story at Whitman

My friends and I have a running gag that we are the cast of a Community-esq sitcom. With a perfectly balanced cast (friend group) and an interesting setting (Whitman, of course!), even the simplest of events suddenly seem like perfect plot points.

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Alicia F., Classical Studies (Latin) and Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Rochester, Minnesota

I chose Whitman because I wanted to be somewhere that felt like home. The campus culture and professors I met on my tour were so wonderful, and I've met amazing people with the same interests as me.”

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This Is Our Whitman

Current students bring you along for the ride and show you what it is like going to Whitman—from their point of view. Experience Whitman and Walla Walla through the eyes of those who know it best—our students! They can’t wait to show you around!

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Virtual Information Sessions & Tours

Get a front-row seat at all that awaits you with our virtual events—hosted by current students! From interactive tours to student information sessions, you’ll get a detailed overview of Whitman College from the comfort of your home.

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Still have questions? Ask away! Our Student Assistants are here to guide you in your college search.

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