Article Rewind: Living in Residence
Less than a week until first year students living in residence begin to move in. For many students, you do not know what to expect when it comes to living in res, what to bring, how to get involved on-campus or how to meet new people. MacInsiders has you covered! Check out
these seven articles about first year experiences all from students who lived in res!
If you didn't get a chance to check out your residence on Welcome Day, no fear! There are residence tours you can check out
here.
First you're going to need to think about what to bring. So check out
what to bring to a traditional-style residence or an
apartment/suite style residence. From there, check out our recent article on
preparing for move-in day.
Once you've got all of your stuff unpacked get out there and start experiencing
Welcome Week and meeting new people! There is also tons of
wildlife you can see on campus, especially if you're up late enough!
There are rules that come with living in residence. If you break them you can get a fine, which in res are called a major or a minor depending on their severity.
Know these rules, because pleading ignorance or innocence will not fly.
Maybe you have known your new roommate for years, or maybe you will be talking to them for the first time once you move in. Some roommates get along right away, some get along with some work, and some don't really get along at all. All relationships require some work, and we have
a list of suggestions for you to help you and your roommates get along to the best of your abilities.
An easy way to get involved with activities in your residence and to meet new people is to become a
FLIRC, which is part of the IRC.
Something to keep in mind is to watch what you're eating. Since you can choose what you eat and when, if you are not making the best food choices you can
gain the freshman fifteen. It does exist!
One thing that students often overlook while living in res is making sure your stuff is safe. Keep your doors locked when you're not in them and prevent people from tailgaiting.
This article contains information on how to keep your stuff safe.
Life away from home is more than just partying and having fun. You are here to get an education, and university is definitely a big change from high school. Check out
this article on tips for studying on-campus.
Since you are living in a communal environment this year, you have the ability to get sick much more easily. Remember to use good hand-washing techniques, and do your best to eat healthily. You may want to
consider getting vaccinated for meningitis and the flu.
