Sunday, June 30, 2013

Welcome to UNI! Everyone has been in your shoes…Myself Included!

Welcome to UNI!

Everyone has been in your shoes...Myself Included!


Megan Britt * Senior *  Elgin, Iowa

SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHING


Hey future Panthers!!  I just wanted to take a quick minute to tell you guys how excited I am for all of you! I know you hear everywhere that college is the “best years of your life,” and right now you may be more overwhelmed and nervous about all the unknowns of college that it may seem more nerve racking than enjoyable.  Don't stress!  Everyone has been in your shoes, myself included!  I was a freshman in what seems like just a couple days ago! When I first came to UNI I was worried that I would have no idea what activities were going on or where they were taking place. Right when I checked into Campbell Hall freshman year they provided me with a list of a whole bunch of Welcome Week Activities. Some of the activities included a picnic, a magic show, checking out the shops on Main Street, and a hypnotist show.  Going to these activities the first weekend with the girls that lived in my house allowed me to get to know them better and start to form friendships.

Throughout the entire year I grew closer to the girls that I went to the Welcome Week Activities with. We went to football games, Beauty and the Beast Broadway production at Gallagher Blue-Dorn, dance parties, had sleepovers, watched tons of movies, had nerf gun wars at our friend’s house - and that is just to name a few activities.

Looking back there were things that I came across in college that were stressful such as registering for classes, taking my first college level test, doing my first load of laundry. However, I could not have made it through college if it weren’t for friends that I made and the activities that I got involved in for fun my freshman year. I am blessed to call the girls I met my freshman year my best friends going into my senior year of college, and excitedly this will happen to you too!! You never know were you will run into your next best friend it could be in class, at the dining center, or sitting in the computer lab. College is more than just being successful in your classes it’s about learning about yourself and meeting people that make you into a better person.

Good luck with your first year at UNI and I can't wait to see you all on campus!!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Getting Some Work Done in Advising Groups During the Day...

SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSION JUNE 27 - 28, 2013
 
Group A with Avary
 
Group B with George
 Group C with Myron
 Group D with Colby
 
Group E with Abby
 
Group F with Brinney
 
Group G with Morgan
 
Group H with Austin

Group I with Annette
 Group J with Olivia
 
Group K with Russell
 Group L with Megan
 
Group M with Bria
 
Group N with Taylor
 
Group O with Alyssa
 
Group P with Megan
 
Group Q with Elijah
 

and having some FUN in the evening!

SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSION JUNE 27 - 28, 2013
 

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Welcome to UNI! Try to Step Out of YOur Comfort Zone!

Welcome to UNI!

Try to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!

George Guardado * Senior *  Perry, Iowa

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Dont be afraid to go out of your comfort zone!  Coming to UNI, I was very nervous.  From my graduating high school class, I was the only one that attended UNI.  To be honest, this thought was absolutely terrifying.  I got here and made the most out of my experience.  I highly encourage for students to get involved on campus!  I've gotten involved on campus and it has truly been an adventure of a lifetime.  UNI has over 300 student organizations - you are bound to find something of interest!



I've made great friends through my involvement.  I truly hope that you take advantage of this opportunity becuase you will walk away from this college journey with great experiences and ever lasting relationships!

Monday, June 24, 2013

and having some FUN in the evening!


SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSION JUNE 24 - 25, 2013
 

Getting Some Work Done in Advising Groups During the Day...

SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSION JUNE 24 - 25, 2013
 
Group A with Avary
 
Group B with George
 
Group C with Myron
 Group D with Colby
 Group E with Abby
 
Group F with Brittney
 
Group G with Morgan
 Group H with Austin
 
Group I with Annette
 
Group J with Olivia
 
Group K with Russell
 
Group L with Megan
 
Group M with Bria
 
Group N with Taylor
 Group O with Alyssa
 
Group P with Megan
 Group Q with Elijah
 

Welcome to UNI! I was Unsure about my Transition to UNI!

Welcome to UNI!

I was Unsure about my Transition to UNI!


Brittney Jost * Senior *  Rock Falls, Iowa

COMMUNICATION STUDIES


Hey guys!  I came to UNI as a transfer student from NIACC and found myself being really unsure about attending a 4-year university.  Some of my biggest concerns were trying to figure out my time management, just being a number to my professors, and how to get involved.  After my first year at UNI, I am pleased to say that I found none of my concerns to be an issue!  My best advice to incoming students wheter it be freshman or gransfers, is to get involved and to approach everything with confidence!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

and having some FUN during the Evening!

SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSION JUNE 20 - 21, 2013

 


Getting Some Work Done in Advising Groups During the Day...

SUMMER ORIENTATION SESSION JUNE 20 - 21, 2013
 Group A with Avary
Group B with George
 Group C with Myron
Group D with Colby 
 Group E with Abby

Group F with Brittney
 Group G with Morgan

Group H with Austin

Group I with Annette

Group J with Olivia

Group K with Russell
Group L with Megan

Group M with Bria

Group N with Taylor

Group O with Alyssa

Group P with Megan

Group Q with Elijah