Freshman Press
Wash. U. world widens with international students
While many colleges only spread the word about their strong academics to internationals, Washington University also shares it’s warm and inviting atmosphere.
As a result, despite a smaller class of 1346 freshmen, the number of incoming international freshmen has increased from last year to 70 with students enrolled at each of the five schools at the University.
Corporate-sponsored Orientation gets upgraded with new activities
The Freshman Orientation Program is back in full swing this year, with both new, corporate-sponsored activities and old, time-tested traditions scheduled to welcome the incoming Class of 2011.
“The ultimate aim of Orientation is to assist students in their transition to Wash.
Pre-Orientation: First batch of freshmen arrive on campus
As thousands of students swarmed campus on move-in day, waited hours for elevators and dragged multiple 50-pound bags up the stairs, 350 freshmen were already comfortably nestled in their dorms.
These freshmen participated in pre-orientation programs from August 16 to August 23.
Freshmen move in
On Thursday, August 23, 2007, students arrived on campus and unpacked their belongings as they settled into their new dorms.
What can RA’s and OA’s do for you?
After all the goodbyes, all the excitement and all the packing, college life has officially begun. Here you are, in a new home, with new people and a life that will be very different than the one you’ve just left behind. So now what?
Lucky for you, there are plenty of people around to help make your transition a little easier.
School advisors available to help, counsel students
After eight years working on Orientation, Dean Melanie Osborn began thinking of switching departments. She deliberated for months, trying to decide whether to redirect her focus or to introduce herself to a new office and new surroundings.
One factor in particular finally convinced her to join the engineering school as the assistant dean for student advising: the opportunity for a close connection with students.
Mailroom 101
Already wondering when that first care package from mom and dad will arrive? Curious where that Campus Box address you’ve been giving your friends is actually located? At some point or another every freshman will need to know how the Wash. U. mail services work, so here is your down-and-dirty guide.
Make your space
You probably spent a good chunk of your summer shopping for dorm room necessities and now that you’ve moved in, your room is looking pretty awesome. But now you have to think about keeping it that way. With a roommate and a dorm full of new people, it can be hard to establish the vibe of your room.
A guide to your first day of class
You don’t want to be late to your first day of school. It’s always a good idea to visit your classrooms the day before school begins to make sure you know where you’re going. The morning classes start, allow plenty of time to grab breakfast and make the trek across campus.
Decoding the conversation: Your slang dictionary
As you mix and mingle with people from all over the country, you might run into some unfamiliar words. Read on to prepare yourself for some of the more popular terms you might hear.