If you’re new to campus, here are some things that might be helpful in learning how things work around here.
1. Wearing your lanyard around your neck will tell everyone you are a freshman.
2. CCH pancakes on Fridays are not taken lightly; however, as much as it might seem like a good idea, please do not chug the syrup.
3. Engineers love abbreviations.
If someone tells you they are a ChemE, EE, DET or ME, smile and nod, then Google it later.
4. You can literally get something free on almost every day of the week.
Monday: Free movie
Tuesday: Free sliders
Wednesday: Free hot dogs
Thursday: Free wings
Friday: Free pancakes
5. Females exist.
Yes, we may be rare, but this does not give you free rein to stalk us.
6. Centennial is beneath Forman Hall.
You definitely want to ask someone how to get there because it will be your best friend during finals week.7. Don’t drop your cup in the café.
Just don’t do it.
8. Depotle is an appropriate name for The Depot.
9. If you see a group of men wearing the same gym shorts and T-shirts, it’s the football team.
10. If they are wearing flannels and Timberlands, it’s the lacrosse team.
11. If you don’t want to get beat up, don’t confuse 9 and 10.
12. No, there aren’t real nuts at nut night.
13. Do not wear a T-shirt from a different school in our conference.
14. It is a small school, news travels fast, keep this in mind, act accordingly.
15. Everything is a Trine thing.
This should at least help you get through the first week here on campus. You’ll find your groove quick enough. So welcome to Trine, we’re happy to have you.