Welcome back, readers! For those who are new to Elizabethtown College, the first few weeks are a great time to familiarize yourself with our beautiful campus. From exploring academic buildings to finding new places to meet with friends, there is so much to discover!
First, you’ll want to memorize where all your classes are. If you’re anything like me, for the first week or so, you’ll be double-checking JayWeb for room numbers so you don’t accidentally walk into Advanced Fiction Writing, when you’re supposed to be in Japanese. Become familiar with your schedule and where each class is, and how long it takes you to get there. As the semester goes on, you may even find a quicker route to get from one building to the next.
When exploring academic buildings, you will find a few study spots where you can review quickly before a quiz, form a study group with your classmates or just wait for your class to start.
Another thing to find would be where your professors’ offices are. You never know if you’ll need to stop by during their office hours, and making sure you know where their offices are can make it less stressful when asking for help.
Next, you’ll want to explore all four floors in the High Library. The High Library has so many resources for you when you’re writing a paper, studying or just looking for a quiet place to do homework.
Usually, if a study room is open and unoccupied, you can just drop right in. If you need to reserve a specific room, you can do so on the High Library’s website. If you are in a study room which someone has reserved, it’s common courtesy to give the room up, even if you were there first. There are plenty of places in the High Library for everyone to work.
You should also familiarize yourself with the computers and printers on the second floor, since you’ll no doubt forget to print an assignment before the due date.
“We have a new printer, so we can now print in color, be sure to check that out!” circulation desk assistant, Lux Hileman said.
Remember that librarians and other High Library staff members are there to help! Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for help.
“Most of us are students too, so we’ll understand any situation you might have,” Hileman said.
You’ll also want to explore your residence hall, and figure out how to get to your friends’ dorms. On campus we have Brinser Hall, Founders Hall, Myer Hall, Ober Hall, Royer Hall, Schlosser Hall, the Hackman Apartments and the Schreiber Quads. No matter where you live, it is always a good idea to walk around your building, and see what’s around. For example, if you live in Founders, you can find the statue titled, “Paladin and Companion” which was made by alumnus Dante Weikel.
The Baugher Student Center (BSC) is a great place to meet up with friends, study, pick up school supplies and even grab a bite to eat. For food, you can use your meal plan at the Marketplace, but if you just need a quick snack, you can head to Jay’s Nest or the Blue Bean.
“I go to the Blue Bean almost every day. The workers can even guess my order! It’s slay!” junior Cassidy Rohrman said.
The BSC has plenty of places to hang out, like the Birdcage or the comfy chairs by the entrance to the Learning Zone. Speaking of the Learning Zone, be sure to check out their services, such as the Writing Wing which offers help when writing your essays.
There are plenty of other places on campus for you to explore, like the Bowers Center, Leffler Chapel and more. Take your time to explore, and you just might find your new favorite spot!
