Chapter 9 – Creating Connections

Once you exit the highway and begin your adventure on campus, there will be many billboards advertising potential uses of your free time: social clubs, service clubs, academic organizations, department societies, sports teams, music groups, student government, churches, internships… The list seems endless. How do you choose which signs to follow?

Involvement is important. It prevents isolation and promotes relationships. Though the possibilities can seem overwhelming, take some time to shop around before committing.

Topics covered:

• Freshman Orientation
• Take the scenic route, but read the billboards
• The social scene
• Community involvement

“Freshman orientation will definitely help you get acquainted with your new environment. Everyone there is as clueless as you are, so this is a great opportunity to make new friends and possibly find a roommate. Orientation was a good place to learn about school traditions, culture, and history.” – Laurie, University of Texas

Overextension takes its toll on you in ugly ways: sliding grades, frazzled emotions, impatience, high stress, and impaired judgment, to name a few.

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