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.
![Rock climber on the indoor climbing wall.](/images/whitman-stories/student-voices/rock-climber-indoor-wall-sq.jpg)
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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![Zoe Perkins](/images/career-prep/career-and-community-engagement-center/2024/student-voices/Untitled-1.jpg)
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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![Madeline Langdon](/images/career-prep/career-and-community-engagement-center/2024/madeline-langdon-whitman-flag.jpg)
November 13, 2023
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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November 3, 2023
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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September 19, 2023
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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![Snow on the Whitman College campus.](/images/career-prep/career-and-community-engagement-center/2024/student-voices/Untitled-7.jpg)
September 5, 2023
Math, Midterms and the Moon: How to prepare for your first Midterm
Midterms can be pretty intimidating, especially if you’re like me and didn’t have them in high school. My first midterm at Whitman was for my astronomy class, and I was a little stressed.
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