Whittie Wisdom
Whitman students are nothing if not generous! In Whittie Wisdom, they share their thoughts, tips and insights about navigating college life—and they share themselves through their unique voices.
December 9, 2024
(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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November 11, 2024
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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November 11, 2024
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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October 3, 2024
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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March 27, 2024
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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March 15, 2024
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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January 15, 2024
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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January 10, 2024
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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January 10, 2024
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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January 8, 2024
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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December 22, 2023
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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November 20, 2023
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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