Earlier this week I moved into Taylor Place at the Downtown Phoenix. Moving across the country was very intimidating but the move-in process could not have been better. After a long day of unpacking and hanging command strips my room was finish. The fantastic day of moving in came to a sad end when my family left but that's all part of it, right?

After a teary-eyed elevator ride, I was instantly greeted by people who completely understood what I was feeling. College is a huge step for every student and saying goodbye to all they have know can be very difficult. Fortunately, we are all experiencing the same thing and around every corner, there is someone there to talk to.

ASU has made the transition from home to dorm painless. There have been incredibly fun welcome week events almost all day, every day. Not only are the students understanding a thoughtful, but also the faculty. Going to college is very intimidating and having faculty and staff members help you with anything you need is extremely comforting.

At Arizona State University students come from all over the globe to study so it's natural to be a little out of your element. Exploring campus and finding classes is challenging but with a little help, ASU has made the struggle easier. They know they can't make your experience just like what it is back home but that's the whole point. You're going to college to experience new things and create new memories that will last forever. So thank you ASU, I'm loving my new home away from home.