For some students, entering a new academic year also means entering a new home away from home.
On Thursday, August 18 students brought their belongings to one of five lodges on campus during move-in...
As morning became day, cars poured onto campus, filling the lodge parking lots to the brim. Students, some old and some new, exited the vehicles with the various clothes, furniture, electronics, and decorative...
During my time at IU Southeast, I have found that to receive the true college experience, getting involved on campus is a key aspect for many students, including myself.
According to the article “What Matters in College?” by Alexander W. Astin, “Student involvement reflects the amount of physical and psychological time and energy the student invests in the educational process.”
I believe that being a member of a student organization or some other IUS secondary committee can also give a student an added sense of belonging and, then, lead to higher academic performance.
It was a bittersweet event for the Garrett family during Move-in Day as they helped Haley Garrett, nursing freshman, move into her new dorm room in Forest Lodge during Move-In Day Aug. 25.
This will be Haley’s first time living on her own and apart from her home — about one hour away in Hanover, Ind.
“It’s sad to see her go, but she’s 19,” Kenny Garrett, Haley Garrett’s father, said. “It’s time for her to go.”
Students moved into the new residence halls on Aug. 21. With help from their parents and volunteers from campus, boxes of belongings were moved from cars to dorms.
Afterward, students were called into meetings with their community
