Capital students say all kinds of things, and there are a bunch of things new students to Capital need to learn about our campus. Here are ten things that freshman students at Capital need to know.
1. Lohman is the hottest place on campus.
Whether you are looking for some fun activities, or quite possibly a really hot spot, Lohman is the place to be for freshman. The first couple of weeks when it is ridiculously hot, and no fans seem to help really helps build character. Everyone that has lived in Lohman can complain, but everyone loves to hate it.
2. The MDR isn’t too bad.
Like with Lohman, everyone just loves to hate on the Main Dining Room. The “Capetereia” if you will, is where everyone can go to eat. Everyone complains about how bad the food at Capital is, but this year will be different. With new menus and new leadership, the food at Capital is on the rise.
3. The Party Bus leaves at 10:30. Sharp.
Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. in front of Schaff and College Ave Apartments, the Party Bus will take you to downtown Columbus. I recommend everyone does this at least once to see what it is like, and to really people watch. It’s a good time, I promise. Just don’t be late, because there’s a possibility of an uber surge.
4. Greek Life is a great idea.
I’m a bit biased, as I am a member of the greatest fraternity in America, but the Greek Life at Capital composes a large fraction of the student body and is a great way to get involved in the school and the Bexley community.
5. The Fountains are cool.
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you are from, or what you are doing. The Fountains are a place of solitude, peace and relaxation for all of campus. On nice days, you can find a large part of campus sitting there, working on homework, socializing with others. Organizations will be there selling lemonade or other fundraising tidbits. Late at night, you may find peace there when having a mental breakdown. The Fountains are a chill place.
6. Get involved.
Most people are able to make friends by getting involved and Capital has plenty of opportunities to do just that, from Quidditch, to Greek Life. Capital has a plethora of available organizations that allow you to find where you fit in.
7. Be prepared to get a parking ticket.
Capital can do a lot of good, but despite all that, they can’t seem to get their parking situation fixed. They sell too many parking passes for the amount of parking available, and they seem to have parking tickets as their main source of revenue.
8. Thank your RA.
Your Resident Assistant has been going through a lot of work and stress the past few weeks to try to get their hall in order. The RCR’s, bulletin boards and door decs have taken a toll on them. Being an RA is a full time job, and some RA’s are working another job on top of school. There is a lot of work behind their doors. With that being said, they will do anything and everything in the blink of an eye for you.
9. Have fun, but don’t be stupid.
Capital is a small school where word travels fast. People know you even when you don’t know them. You don’t want negative words to be spread about you.
10. RA’s are not bad people.
Your RA will do anything and everything for you. Keep in mind that everything they do is in the best interest for you and your colleagues. If you mess up and an RA has to document the situation, know that they are only doing their job.
