Study Abroad Student Spotlight; Brisa Castillo Major: Criminal Justice Fall 2022 Berlin School of Economics & Law; Berlin, Germany

Learn more about Brisa Castillo’s study abroad experience in Germany during the fall 2022 semester. Brisa discusses the decision to study abroad.

Photo of three students studying in a room in the Rhatigan Student Center with the text: "Did you know? We offer study rooms Monday-Friday free for you to utilize!"

Did you know the RSC offers a daily study room for students? Each day, the RSC designates an open meeting room as the official study room of the day. The room will be unlocked and open to students to come and go as they please to study throughout the day.

This is to be a quiet, shared space. Check the RSC’s Instagram stories daily to find out which room is the study room for that day.

Lords and Ladys Hair Salon. Student special, $10 haircut. Lower level, Rhatigan Student Center. Walk-ins welcome or call 316-683-6038 to schedule an appointment.

Did you know there is a hair salon in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center? Come check out Lords and Lady’s Salon, where students can enjoy a haircut for just $10. Walk-ins are welcome or call 316-683-6038 to schedule an appointment.

The Lords and Lady’s Salon operating hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Yellow image with the text International Buddy Program Spotlight Paige Harrington Major is political science minors are criminal justice and Japanese and her buddy is Saya from Japan. Wushock logo and an image of Saya and Paige together

Hear from Study Abroad’s International Buddy Program participants about their experiences in the program. Featured today is Paige Harrington who was paired with an exchange student from Japan.

#WSUWeSupportU Counseling and Prevention Services

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern.

Group therapy can be effective in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides. CAPS runs various groups per semester to address the ever-changing needs of the WSU campus, and group therapy is always free. CAPS services are available in a variety of modalities at this time.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process Group: Understanding Self and Others

  • 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14
  • 3-4 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17

Support groups: No appointment is needed to join.

  • LGBTQ+ Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Mondays starting Feb. 13 via Zoom. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information
  • Transgender Support Group: 1-2 p.m. starting Thursday, Feb. 16. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.
  • Healing from Trauma Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17.  Email vanessa@wichitasac.com for more information.
  • Neurodiverse Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14 in 225 Ablah Library (eight weeks only). Email stalnaker@clinic.wichita.edu for more information.
TRIO informational sessions. RSVP by calling 316-978-3139 or emailing ashley.cervantes@wichita.edu. Logos for the Disability Support Services and McNair Scholars Program.

TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) and McNair are accepting applications. To learn about what their programs have to offer and how to apply, visit from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 or from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 2 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. To RSVP call 316-978-3139 or email ashley.cervantes@wichita.edu.

TRIO DSS assists first-generation and/or limited income undergraduate students who have learning, physical and psychological disabilities. DSS provides academic support. tutoring, access to adaptive computer equipment and other services that enable its students to persist and graduate.

McNair helps first-generation and limited income or underrepresented undergraduates who are interested in graduate study. Students gain research experience, receive assistance selecting and applying for graduate applications, and have the opportunity for conference travel and campus visits.

Graphic image with wheat kernels and text Student Success tips

Students should take time to reflect on their past semester and think about their successes and what they can change to maximize their future success. To do this, there are a number of resources are available to students, including meeting with a success coach or a peer financial coach in Student Success for assistance in setting goals, completing success plans or designing a financial plan to remain on the path to graduation.

Students should also think about about what applied learning experiences they are interested in as well as social and leadership opportunities, which can be found in Student Involvement.

Graphic image with wheat kernels and text Student Success tips

Finals can be a stressful week for students, but it doesn’t have to be.

Use proper preparation to avoid stress by getting plenty of rest and consider adjusting your work schedule.

Additional resources are available at the Office of Student Success website. Students should also consult the finals schedule well in advance of finals week and develop a study plan for the remainder of the semester.

Graphic image with wheat kernels and text Student Success tips

Students working on final fall 2022 assignments have access to a variety of success resources including the Writing CenterMath Lab and Shocker Learning Center.

Students can also take advantage of visiting their instructors during student hours for clarification on class content, forming a study group or cleaning and organizing dedicated study spaces during the final weeks of the semester.

Graphic image with wheat kernels and text Student Success tips

Wichita State students can develop skills inside and outside the classroom by working with their career ready competencies and strengthening them before graduation. Students needing professional work experience in their field can also explore applied learning opportunities. Students can keep track of their applied learning opportunities in the app Shocker 360.