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You\u2019ll just have more<\/em>\u2014more opportunities for internships to explore the career paths you\u2019re interested in and more hands-on learning experiences that will prepare you for success after graduation.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Will tuition increase as a result of this new positioning?","copy":" EWU will continue to offer the lowest in-state tuition, as well as remain in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, which reduces tuition for students in 14 states and 3 territories.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"I\u2019ve already applied to EWU. Does this mean I have to reapply?","copy":" No, our application process remains the same. 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