After a semester of experience under their belts, freshmen all over campus can feel a little more confident. They may still be figuring out their major, why so many people are barefoot or how not to flood a building, but they are starting to get this whole college thing figured out.
Edward Valdez
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Major: Biology
Living area: Smith
“Diversity is really what makes this place special and creates a community. The fact that we have a background with God, there is that initial love that we all have for each other that is really special. … We may be all different but we all have God in us and we all share that love that creates that community.”
Ellen Mayer
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Major: Cinematic Arts
Living area: Adams
“There so many resources on campus to get help, whether it’s the counseling center, campus pastors. … There are so many people [who] want to help you. If you reach out they won’t redirect you.”
Breanna Navarro
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Major: Biochemistry
Living area: Engstrom
“Reading beforehand and doing your research on your professors helps a lot because everyone has different preferences … ratemyprofessor.com is helpful.”
Jordan Tuttle
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Major: Psychology
Living area: Trinity
“You actually need your syllabus because in high school they didn’t matter as much, but now all of your assignments are in there, so it’s quite important.”
Hannah Bournes
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Major: Psychology
Living area: Engstrom
“You have to plan out tasks so that you don’t forget about them. Writing things down really helps.”