I did not know a single person when I arrived here at Purdue for the first time. Aside from attending Boiler Gold Rush, I knew that I would have to make friends on my dorm floor, especially since I would be spending the next year with them. At first I was very nervous and hesitant to move in because people seemed like they already knew each other when I moved in. However, when I arrived on my dorm floor, I was immediately greeted by fellow dorm neighbors and asked if I needed any help. It was not long before I got to know most people on my dorm floor. As the weeks went by, I grew closer to the people on the floor and I even found out that I had classes with some of them. Our Resident Assistant is an extremely friendly person and he organizes weekly events, from floor dinners to intramural sports. I would say that my participation in these activities and interaction with my fellow floor neighbors has contributed immensely to my dorm living experience.
Now, I am close friends with a good majority of the people on my floor and I am comfortable just being on my floor. I now usually always leave my door open and wander around to other rooms to take a break or watch TV. I usually play the football video game Madden in my friend Andrew’s room whenever I need to unwind or just have fun. Every week, there is always someone in Andrew’s room either playing video games or watching TV. Recently, a bunch of people crowd into his room on Wednesday nights to watch new episodes of South Park. It is very easy to feel “at home” on my dorm floor because there is always something fun going on which allows me to keep my sanity whenever I need to take a study break or just need to relax.
That's so good to hear that you are finding your place here on campus. I've had friends and family members that go all 4 years without finding that. College is really what you make of it. If you can find your place and feel at home here you are on track for having a great 4+ years. In my head that is a key component to being successful. If you really plan on finishing your degree, why not do it thriving in academics and your social life. We’re all in strange somewhat secluded place for quite some time. There is almost no other experience like it. We need to soak it up and enjoy. It may not seem like it sometimes, but the time we spend here will shape our lives long after we leave. The connections we make here will play a big role in getting where we want and being successful after graduation. It’s great to hear you have got this stuff down.
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