First Week on Campus

In the first week of college, it's important to get involved and get routines down. More than ever it's important to meet new people and make as many friends as you can. La Roche may be a small school, but at lunch time, the cafeteria is almost always packed. If you always recognize a friendly face, you'll always have a place to go at lunch or dinner. Breakfast is a good idea, but not many people take advantage of it. Not only will making friends help with seating situations but it will also give you someone to hang out at events with, to talk to in classes, to ask about homework, to get a ride somewhere for groceries or other supplies, and to just generally hang out with so life isn't boring. The first week on campus is also a good time to figure out when the dining hall is least crowded, when your friends eat, and when the best time to do laundry is. Of course, the first week can also be for more mundane things like getting a schedule established. Make the most of your first week and be sure to have some fun.