By admin, on September 11th, 2013
By admin, on September 4th, 2013  With the school year well underway, we’d like to wish you an excellent, and safe, school year. To kick off this academic year, here are some tips for staying safe on campus:
- Don’t prop open external res hall doors or open doors for anyone you don’t know
- Have your keys out before you walk to your car or res hall
- Ask a friend or campus security to escort you to your car, bus loop or residence, especially at night
- Report ANY suspicious behavior immediately; if you feel unsafe, do not hesitate to inform security and Campus Life staff
- Stay in well-lit areas of campus and be aware of your surroundings
- Don’t leave valuables out in plain sight, (in a vehicle, lounge or other public space), even if you’re only stepping away for a moment
- Report lost keys or ID/swipe cards immediately
- Do not share your passwords with anyone and change them up every few months
- If you’re heading off campus, (on a date, into town, hiking, for a jog, on an interview – whatever the case may be!), make sure at least one other person on campus knows where you are
- Plan to meet “new” friends, (such as study group members, dates, etc.) in public places such as the library or coffee shop
- Familiarize yourself with the emergency exits in your res hall, and any class/lab buildings you frequent
- Know campus emergency protocols (fire, chemical, tornado, earthquake, shooter, etc.)
Do you have any safety tips to share? Let us know in the comments.
By admin, on August 21st, 2013  Even though classes have barely started, there are a number of internship (and job) deadlines that come very early in the fall. Opportunities in consulting, government and journalism, to name a few, can have application deadlines as early as September!
- Head to your campus career center within the first weeks of class and attend any orientation sessions provided.
- Plan to attend on-campus recruiting information sessions or information tables, and any career fairs, to connect with recruiters.
- Identify internship and job opportunities that interest you and get their deadlines on your calendar.
- Networking with alumni and other professionals in your field to learn about more opportunities and to get insider tips on the application process.
- With the help of career services, prepare tailored resumes and cover letters.
- Even if some of your internship deadlines aren’t until after the new year, send your applications in early, then follow-up a few times before the Christmas holidays.
By admin, on August 12th, 2013  Move-in day is just around the corner for thousands of college students. Here are some tips for making move-in day a success:
- Know your residence’s policies well in advance of move-in day, and make sure your parents are well aware of them, too. Many well-meaning parents have tried to bring, install, or move things that aren’t allowed.
- Label your boxes with locations and descriptions of what’s inside. Eg. “Desk Items – note paper, pens, pencils, clock.”
- Bring tools, cleaning supplies (disinfecting wipes and Lysol will be your close friends!), duct tape and a lot of cold bottled water to keep you hydrated.
- Bring some sort of hand-dolly (something with wheels) to help move boxes.
- Pay close attention to drop-off/unloading spots for freshmen and keep a campus map handy.
- Pre-load all of the events you’ll be attending on your phone’s calendar, including event locations, but also keep a print copy close by.
- Encourage your parents to attend any parent orientation sessions.
- Don’t spend too much time, or stress, trying to organize your room right away.
- Touch base with your school’s IT department to get yourself, your laptop and any mobile devices registered on the school’s network.
- If you feel yourself getting overwhelmed, take a break. Remember, you’ve accomplished a lot to get into college; a “less than perfect” move-in day can’t take that away from you.
- When it’s time to say goodbye to your parents, it’s ok to be sad.
- As busy and full as move-in day can be, take the time to enjoy it!
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