If you’re anything like me, you absolutely can’t wait for school to start. The smell of new supplies is in the air. You can finally be reunited with your buds who live in different cities and states (maybe even countries!). It’s time for your wardrobe to be 80 percent maroon (the best school color, obviously). It’s time to hit up the bookstore and start memorizing your new schedule. Fall is here, y’all.
Heck if you’re really like me, you might even be going back three days early to help the freshman move in because you’re just itching to be back on that red brick campus.
With sophomore move-in being less than a month away, I think it’s finally appropriate to voice my excitement. Here’s why Welcome Week is just one of the best times of the year:
1. You get to live with with your best friends again (or meet them!).
This may be the best of them all; your friends are only a few steps away at any given moment. Need some help understanding Microeconomics? Need someone to go to Mabee and grab grub with? Need a Netflix partner? You're covered.
2. You get to meet your Resident Mentor/Advisor.
It's always fun to meet new people, even more so when that person is going to be there for you 24-7. Hall Moms and Dads are the greatest.
3. You get to decorate your dorm.
Spicing up the bare walls with your own personality is one of the biggest perks of dorm life, wouldn't you agree?
4. Class Kick Offs
Any excuse for music and dancing is fine by me. I'm assuming there will be snacks too, so ya know, boyar.
5. The Student Involvement Fair - August 22nd
Want to get involved on campus! Now's your chance!! All the clubs on campus will be there from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. representing. Don't hesitate to jump in with both feet and make some new pals.
6. The All Campus Picnic - August 23rd
You had me at "picnic."
7. Convocation - August 23rd
This is such an iconic experience. Welcome to the family, first years!! Watch your step up the tower. We're all cheering for you!
8. The Welcome Week Movie in Mabee - August 23rd
Anytime that there is a free movie and food in Mabee, you can expect me to be there. I can’t wait to find out what this year’s flick is, see you at 9 p.m.!
9. The Reading TUgether Panel - August 24th
This year's book was "Salt, Sugar, Fat" by Michael Moss. Moss will be discussing his important health novel in Laurie at 7 p.m.
10. The first days of a new class.
Get ready for ice breakers. Think of some fun facts about yourself. Enjoy the only days that might be a little easier than the rest.
11. The Welcome Week Comedian - August 25th
Ronnie Jordan is going to bring the house down! Laurie. 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Be there or be square.
12. The Welcome Week Concert - August 27th
T-Pain was great last year so I’m wracking my brain trying to guess who we’ll get this time around. Don’t forget your ID at 8:30 p.m.!
13. The Poster Sale - August 31st through September 2nd
Remember when I talked about decorating your dorm? Here’s a great opportunity to get some swag for your walls. They have tons to choose from, don’t miss out!
14. Labor Day Weekend
Although we all love Trinity, it’ll be nice to get a break. This week has us exhausted!
As you can see, Trinity does a great job of making sure your first week back on campus is one you’ll remember. There’s nothing quite like it. Thank heavens that I have three more to look forward to. See you soon!
