We offer students a wide range of learning opportunities outside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also pride ourselves on our students\u2019 achievements, many of which are recognized with our annual department awards, including awards for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the general scholarships<\/a> at WSU, students in the English programs can apply for many scholarships from the WSU Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apply for WSU Foundation Scholarships <\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n You can also earn money for your original creative work through the\u00a0Winona Prize in Creative Writing<\/a>, an annual contest that awards a $1,500 prize to one student writer in each genre of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 3 winners are also featured in that year\u2019s edition of Satori<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love to read and write, the student club Winona Wordsmiths is calling your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For any film enthusiasts, we recommend the WSU Film Club. This organization is just one more way you can take your passion for film outside of the classroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Internships provide hands-on professional experience in whatever your desired field is\u2014whether that be publishing, education, business, film production, government, or non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Past students have interned at a variety of organizations and companies like Vector Marketing, Winona Post, Habitat for Humanity, Green Mill, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You could find yourself interning as a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We encourage English students to complete internships while studying at WSU to expand on their skills, stand out in the job market, and earn more credits towards their degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Work with your English Department adviser and other faculty members to help arrange your internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winona is rich with arts and culture all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n In the summer, the Great River Shakespeare Festival performs plays by the Bard and other playwrights.<\/p>\n This festival also features conversations with professional actors and free concerts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n In the winter, be sure to attend the Frozen River Film Festival, which features an impressive lineup of documentaries by directors from across the world.<\/p>\n Some films are full-length while others are just a few minutes long\u2014either way, all will make you see the world a little differently. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n If you are interested in reading, writing, and other English-related topics, these opportunities might be for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCampus Clubs & Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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