Be open to meeting
new people. You will be joining more than 1,000 new freshman in CSE, which
equates to more than 1,000 opportunities to make new friends! Don’t be afraid
to introduce yourself and mingle with others. This includes staff and faculty. You
never know where it will lead, and you might develop a friendship that could
last a lifetime.
Take ownership of
your experience. Many of the activities will be structured for you, but you
still want to be mindful of how you manage your time. Use the resources
available to you (staff members, peers, etc.) to navigate campus as smoothly as
possible. This is a skill you will need to use as a student, so it’s best to just
jump right in.
Be observant. You
likely won’t be able to remember all of the resources mentioned, but try to
take note of as many things as you comfortably can. This includes student
groups, events, academic resources, building locations, and even places you might
want to study or decompress.
Have fun and come
curious! Welcome Week activities are designed to be an extension of your orientation
experience. That being said, it’s also our chance to celebrate your arrival to
campus and kickoff the academic year Gopher style! Have fun, ask questions, and
honor the curiosity that brought you here.
We’ll be seeing you soon, and again, don’t forget to wear
your CSE t-shirt to convocation on Thursday!
