Student to student
As another school year is about to begin, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new students to the University of Nevada, Reno. Whether you are a freshman right out of high school, a transferring upperclassman or the creepy 40-year-old man who lives in the dorms for some reason, we welcome you all.
As an upperclassman myself, I can still remember back to the first days moving into my new home, which brings me to the first piece of advice about roommates. Hopefully you chose roommates you know and trust. If not, all is not lost. You may be lucky and end up with someone who is clean, quiet and almost never there. But since not everyone is as fortunate as I was my first year, be prepared for the worst.
In addition to your standard school supplies, I would suggest some solid earplugs and a liberal supply of Febreze. Don’t hold back with the Febreze, trust me. When you are settled in, you may feel inclined to visit the bookstore to stock up for school supplies. But there will be plenty of time for that later.
This is your first week of college! You’ll want to head down to the D.C. and try the world-famous chicken tenders. You will also be spending time decorating your room with posters of your favorite bands, movies and if you are a political junkie, your presidential pick.
College isn’t just fun and games all the time though. There is much potential for productivity and especially since this is election season, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved and “make a difference.” College students must be careful with politics, because it is too easy to be swept up in the moment or the emotionality of a political rally.
Stay informed, stay involved, and this can be a great election season. Whether you are galvanized to action by Sen. Barack Obama’s passion or simply stand in respect and admiration of Sen. John McCain’s stalwart, tough-guy stance, there are few things more rewarding then being an informed and impassioned political thinker.
When you need an escape from the daily grind, try turning your eyes westward. If you enjoy the outdoors in any capacity, then you have chosen the right school. Reno sits on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada front, the threshold to one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the country. I guarantee you that a good day hike or weekend camping trip can help refresh your mind for those tough classes.
Overall, if you work hard and try to have some fun, the college experience can be everything you had hoped for. Have a good first week and I’ll see you around campus.
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