Part Two: College and the Real World!
Posted on | October 30, 2007 |
Here’s the second part of this article from our college blogger, Lauren! Missed the first part? Click here.
Here are Lauren’s top tips on navigating and getting comfortable living in a new, big city while away at college:
Public Transportation: Most colleges and universities offer students unlimited passes for public transportation (often called a U-Pass) for a small fee (which might be included in your university tuition and fees). For Loyola University Chicago students, for example, these passes allow them to ride the El ( Chicago’s elevated subway system) and the city buses. You might find out about these types of passes during your school orientation sessions or ask your student life department about transportation pass options.
Events Near Campus: You can find things to do off-campus if you look around at the bulletin boards and kiosks: there are many posters up around campus and in the community, promoting events. In your dorm, Resident Assistants (RAs) might also put up large posters telling the dorm what they should go explore that month.
Service Opportunities: Many schools have their own club whose sole purpose is service for the community. These opportunities include everything from tutoring to working in a soup kitchen. Usually these groups meet once a week for a few hours at a time but if you do join a club like this, commitment is really important because the service sites grow to depend on their volunteers. It’s a great way to get to know people and the city around you!
So with all these new experiences and things to do, how do you get comfortable and adjust to a new city?
- EXPLORE. Bring along some of your newly made friends to find what is around campus to keep you sane after hours of studying.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you are lost, do not hesitate to ask a local where you are going.
Thanks Lauren!! Have a topic to suggest or a tip for Lauren? Email her!! You can read more college advice in our college category.
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