Two years later, I still remember my first day at WashU: the humidity and harsh sunlight, the sound of cars honking on Shepley Drive mixed with the chatter of groups of friends on their way to tour each other’s dorm rooms, and the feeling of being completely overwhelmed.

On Aug. 19, Washington University’s Class of 2027 moved onto campus, prompting the start of Bear Beginnings.

Senior Multimedia Editor Jared Adelman follows four freshmen from their first day on campus until their first week of classes, tracking their thoughts and feelings during Bear Beginnings. And We’re Back is a two-part series, with this second episode containing conversations one week into classes.

Senior Multimedia Editor Jared Adelman follows four freshmen from their first day on campus until their first week of classes, tracking their thoughts and feelings during Bear Beginnings.

WU’s sophomore class participated in the first ever Sophomore Welcome, an orientation program aimed at helping sophomores adjust to a more in-person semester.

Campus is alive in a way that I should’ve expected, but had no way to prepare myself for.

The class of 2023 had mixed reactions to the new nine-day Bear Beginnings orientation.

If the First Year Center and Campus Life intend to keep a nine-day orientation moving forward, there are many lessons to be learned from this year’s issues.

Washington University’s Bear Beginnings freshmen orientation program will transition to a 9-day schedule with three parts in the summer of 2019.

Whether you went random, met on the Facebook group or knew each other going in—your roommate could end up being your best friend or your worst enemy.