By: Katie Stannard, film critic
Edited by: Peter Milobar
Below is a letter to myself as a first year, in hopes that you will take advantage of your last few months here in residence and not let them go to waste.
Dear First Year Self,
You might not realize it right now, but you are experiencing some of the best memories you will have in your university career. Next year won’t be the same. You’re first year friends will be distributed among and off campus, no longer just a few doors down. You will seldom meet for lunch or catch up over coffee. No more late night Domino calls (well…maybe), meeting new friends in the stairwell or gossip over that cute guy that is ALWAYS in the dining hall at the same time you are. Don’t get me wrong. You are still having amazing experiences, they are just different. Take advantage of the next couple of months because you will never get them back.
Here are a few tips for you to consider in order to make the most of your first year in residence:
- Eat at the dining hall. I know you complain about the food on a daily and that you would rather eat at the Point, Mercantes or Triple O’s. Believe it or not your friends are going to miss the food. They are going to crave Chicken fingers and Grilled Cheeses from Vanier. And you will miss dinners with them by your side.
- Spend more time with your residence friends. Whether it’s studying, going for dinner or just hanging out in their room. You will never live with so many of your close friends again.
- Check out residence events. Go to your floor events, attend Coffeehouse or go see the musical. You can carve out a couple of hours in your night (no matter how much homework you have) to meet new people and make memories.
- Start applying for positions for next year. Get involved so you can keep building your community on campus when you’re not in residence.
Enjoy the rest of your first year. Take every opportunity that you can.
Love,
Second Year Self
To stay updated on events happening on residence check out posters, the bulletin boards in the Commons Block, posts in Facebook groups or ask your Residence Advisor.
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