Being an incoming freshman can be intimidating. From the new people, big campus, and harder classes, it's enough to make anyone freak out. Thankfully, we have Welcome Week to help us acclimate into our new environment.

Pulling into your university for the first time and marveling at how beautiful it is.

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Going on the campus tour with your extremely perky orientation leader, and hearing all of the random facts about why – insert spot on campus – is super cool.

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The moment when you confide to your parents that you’re scared about making friends.

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When your parents say something embarrassing about you in front of your new roommates.

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Finally having so say goodbye to your family, and it finally hits you how much you’ll miss them.

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That first night sleeping in your dorm room and every little sound wakes you.

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Walking around campus trying not to look intimidated by the upperclassmen.

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When you get your college class schedule, and for the first time in your educational career you are taking classes towards what you want to do in life.

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When you attend the activity fair and there are hundreds of potential clubs you wish to sign up for.

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The first time you hang out with the new friends you’ve made throughout the week.

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Realizing that, although the week has been utterly draining, you know that you are in for an unforgettable freshman year full of new challenges, laughs, and one step closer to a kick-butt future.

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Good luck incoming freshman, and see you soon!