04/2/12

PLAN AHEAD. PACK SMART.

by Sonia Shao, Residence Advisor

Have you ever noticed that you always have A LOT more stuff when you move out than when you moved in? And then you wonder to yourself how you managed to accumulate so much more stuff in 8 months?

Well, it’s almost time for us to move out, so let’s figure out a plan to PACK SMART! Continue reading

04/2/12

How to check out of residence

by Johanna Webber, Residence Life Manager

  • Upon departure, ensure mattress pad and pillow are on your bed, drawers and closets are emptied and unlocked, and your room door is locked.
  • Return all residence keys to the residence Front Desk and pay any outstanding assessments. You will be assessed for keys that are not returned.
  • Ensure your unit is left clean and all personal items have been removed.
  • Complete the check-out procedures at the Front Desk by signing the check-out card, and leaving a forwarding address for refund purposes.

How clean does your unit need to be?

 

03/6/12

Who will your roommates be?

By Johanna Webber, Residence Life Manager

Now is a good time to review who your roommates will be next year.  Think about the roommate lessons you learned this year and be thoughtful about who you choose.  Just because you get along great or study well together doesn’t mean that you will be good roommates. Continue reading

03/2/12

What it Means To Travel The Road Less Traveled

By Farah Surani, Residence Advisor

Decisions; Opportunities; Dilemmas; Prospects; Chances; Crossroads; Choices; Selections; …..

Often times we find ourselves taking certain tracks, routes, pathways; that may or may not lead us to the same outcome. It’s almost like we know ourselves too well to know the decisions that we’re about to make, the turns that we’re about to take while walking to class, the roads that we’re about to travel. The choices that we make, and the unexplored opportunities left behind, all shape the experiences we gather. Continue reading