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How to Overcome Test Anxiety: 8 Helpful Tips

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Learn more about the definition of test anxiety, its symptoms and how to overcome it with eight tips and tricks for college students.

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CWI Victorious at BPA Idaho State Leadership Conference

CWI at BPA Idaho State Leadership Conference

College of Western Idaho students earned top prizes at the 58th Annual Idaho Business Professionals of America Leadership (BPA) Conference.

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Working Together to Find Their Calling in Life

Leslee Tate and Kim Shores standing in front of a tree

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program students and sisters, Kim Shores and Leslee Tate, are gaining the skills and training to graduate CWI’s healthcare program and make a difference in people’s lives — just as others have done for them. 

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The College Student's Guide to Balancing Work and School

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Balancing work and school can be challenging, but College of Western Idaho is here to help. Check out these seven tips for success.

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Time Management in College: Practical Advice for Busy Students

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There’s no one right way to master time management in college, but these six tips are a great place to start.

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Using the Power of Creativity to Inspire

Caleb Chereji standing in front of his whiteboard mural

College of Western Idaho Studio Art student, Caleb Chereji, spends his hours in between classes creating art murals on whiteboards around campus to inspire and make people smile.

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Take Part in 2023 Connections Project!

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Plan to join CWI for its eighth-annual Connections Project. Take part in this year's event by submitting your work or signing up to volunteer.

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What Is the Pomodoro Technique? A College Student’s Guide

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Find out how the Pomodoro Technique can help you retrain your brain, stop procrastinating and work smarter instead of longer.

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Stepping Outside Her Comfort Zone to Find Success

Viviane Akingeneye sitting at computer desk in Tutoring Center

Through resources at College of Western Idaho, Business student, Viviane Akingeneye, found confidence in herself and is on her way to success.

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3 Proven Study Strategies for College Students

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Learn more about three proven study strategies for college students: spaced practice, retrieval practice, and the SQ3R method.

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Pruett Wins 2023 CWI Connections Project Logo Contest

Eiko Pruett leaning against a wall wearing a white CWI sweater

Congratulations to College of Western Idaho student, Eiko Pruett, winner of the College’s 2023 Connections Project Logo Contest!

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CWI Speech and Debate Team Dominates and Makes History Once Again

CWI Speech and Debate Team posing for a picture

College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team was recognized as the top Northwest Forensics Conference school in debate for the 2022-2023 season — marking the first time a community college has been honored with this achievement.

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OTA Students Advocate to Improve Client Access at State Capitol

Occupational Therapy Assistants at Idaho State Capitol

Occupational Therapy Assistant students spent the day talking to Idaho lawmakers and learning about their industry’s advocation to improve access to services in the state.

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CWI Student Body President Recognized at Governor’s State of the State

Flora Koenig in front of State of Idaho flag at Idaho State Capitol

College of Western Idaho Student Body President, Flora Koenig, was recognized and credited for helping create more investments in Idaho’s higher education students.

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Fall 2022 Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Student being pinned by family member

Seven graduates from College of Western Idaho’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of their coursework with a traditional nursing ceremony.

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Fall 2022 Fire Service Technology Graduation Ceremony

Fire students reciting the pledge of allegiance

Seventeen Fire Service Technology students participated in a graduation ceremony at the Nampa Civic Center on Dec. 14.

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Multimedia Storytelling Class Creatively Showcases College’s Cybersecurity Program

CWI Multimedia class sitting in front of game show set

College of Western Idaho’s Multimedia Storytelling class created social media accounts, podcasts, and even a gameshow to highlight the College’s Cybersecurity program.

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Upcoming Program Ceremonies to Celebrate Fall 2022 Graduates

Graduates celebrating ceremonies

College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology and Practical Nursing programs will honor their Fall 2022 graduates with ceremonies.

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