Freshman Essay

Coming in as a freshman I did not understand the point of soundings. I remember sitting in the FAC, and hoping the soundings was not going to last for a long time. We all did not know what to expect. I was surrounded by a group of freshman who were also experiencing soundings for the first time too. Not only were they trying to adjust to the transition of high school to college, but also the trying to get to know other classmates. At the end of the first Soundings, I had to admit that I actually

26, 2015, all of the new freshman to Lindenwood University had to go to Freshman Convocation. It was a time when the most prestigious figures to the school could introduce themselves to the freshman body and explain what studying at Lindenwood was about. They welcomed us, spoke about the school, spoke about what they wanted to proceed to do, and granted us best wishes for our time here and afterwards. We heard from administrators, the Voices Only Choir, and our freshman senators. Walking into the

My first thought when walking into Freshman Convocation was that all those people could not be freshman. There was just way too many people there. My graduating class was fifty-four so it was and is still a culture shock going to a school this large. Convocation was interesting to say the least. I read Dr. Khayat’s book, but was not especially entertained. My initial thoughts upon hearing about convocation were not thrilling. I went anyway and forced my roommate into going also. Dr. Khayat did not

Freshman Ella. It’s a scary thought, but for this story we have to go back to March of my freshman year at an event called Chamber Festival, which is basically when you play in small groups instead of large orchestras. In our school orchestra I was second chair viola which, me only being a freshman, was a very big deal. At least it was for me. Many of my other friends in orchestra already had their own instruments, and I felt like it was time to get one of my own. So for months I begged my parents

other grades in high school, there’s grades that are considered as the first priority in passing. Overall the other grades, freshman year is the top priority in passing because it’s a fresh start of building a future and preparing for college. When being held back as a freshman, there's a loss of self-esteem and lots of judgement. The ones who are being held back as a freshman find it easier to give up and drop out of school. Freshmen year is also considered as a make it or break it year which determines

I want to hold the position for Miss Freshman because I know that I’d be a great representative. Everyone is equal so I cannot say that I will be better than anyone, but I can certainly say that I will do my best. I am capable of taking on the challenges that lie ahead if I am voted for this position. I know if I were Miss Freshman of the class of 2020 I could make a couple of major changes in the students. I am a good leader, I’m very dependable, and I know how to set good examples. I am

The initial goal of this action project was to educate students of the College of St. Scholastica on the Freshman 15. It was our goal find out how much the college audience knows about the Freshman 15, the dangers it cause, and how to prevent it. The first step we took in this project was creating a survey on the basics of the freshman 15 to get an overall health rating. We included questions on meals, eating habits, sleep, alcohol, tobacco, weight gain, eating disorders, and exercise. After we received

FRESHMAN Freshman year was mostly fun for me, but you must watch out for the people who are not really your friend. There are lots of people in this world that act like your friend, but they really aren’t. Those type of people only want to be in your business. I made a lot of new friends, there were a few upperclassman girls that told me high school is scary,and people will not like you if you did these certain things; Stand in the middle of the hallway and talk to your friends, walk slow up the

What was freshman year to me? My freshman year was not the the way I wanted it to go , I was put in a class I didn't know about because the school had messed up my class schedule and had not fixed it until the 2nd semester. By the time the year had ended I had to do with the whole summer school thing, I had to take the algebra one semester one and two over summer because i had failed the 2nd semester due to me not knowing anything in that class. Freshman year wasn’t really the way I wanted it to

Freshman Peer Interview As I met with Taylor Dohlman on September 4, 2015, in Larch room number 2321, I learned a great deal about the young Ag Business freshman. She is a recent Osage graduate with a passion for agriculture. Throughout the interview I learned about Taylor’s family, agricultural background, and hometown. Taylor Dohlman was born at Mercy Hospital, located in Mason City, Iowa, on May 23, 1997. She was the first child born to Michelle and Jim Dohlman. Taylor grew up outside of