OE/PSI – Private Strategies for the Internet

Each fall thousands of recent high school graduates head off to begin their higher academic careers. Incoming freshmen start their journey with excitement plus a little trepidation as they encounter new experiences. There are quite a few tasks new students undertake the first few days on campus. From orientation to purchasing course books, to setting up the dorm room, to finding the way around campus, new students are inundated with details. Some tasks, such as moving into the dorm, are pretty stress free. In fact, it is simple and enjoyable to purchase college merchandise for the dorm. Items such as a university specific college lamp, a comforter with school colors, university sports banners, or hip posters for the wall make a room seem cool and comfortable in no time. Other tasks can seem to take forever. Here are a few things entering freshmen should expect to encounter the first few days on campus: