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What I Wish I Had Known Infographic (CNS-574)

This infographic, What I Wish I Had Known About College, brings together the collective wisdom of graduate students in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program at Western Kentucky University. Since 2010, students enrolled in CNS 574: College Student Development have reflected on what they wish they had known before starting college and what they wish they had learned while they were there. This infographic organizes their insights into practical themes, offering student-informed advice to help current and future students navigate college with confidence and thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

What I Wish I Had Known About College Infographic

Navigating Your First Year: Essential Strategies for Incoming College Students

Developed as a graduate class project in the WKU Student Affairs graduate program and facilitated by alumnae Elisabeth Bolton, Meagan Chapman, and Elizabeth Vagedes, this webinar presents practical, research-informed strategies to help incoming college students successfully transition to college. Topics include academic success, campus involvement, wellness, time management, financial responsibility, and other essential skills that support a strong start and a successful college experience.

Incoming Freshmen Webinar Video Preview

TopSCHOLAR® Repository: Understanding Issues Related to Today’s College Student

Explore a collection of educational resources, student-created projects, publications, videos, and scholarly materials developed through the WKU Student Affairs program in their Counseling Concepts and Applications course (CNS-577). These evidence-informed resources address a wide range of topics related to student development, college success, leadership, well-being, and higher education practice, reflecting the applied learning experiences of our students and faculty.



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 Last Modified 8/12/26