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"That my roommates would be jerks.
Thank God t h e y 'r e n,ot!"
TIS THE SEASON
Unit mates, Leanna Ally, Abi­
gail Marino and Ruth Beaupla
show Christmas spirit as they
gather around their unit tree.
Decorating the unit was one
way that made freshmen feel
more at home.
them. Through study sessions, hanging out and sports
activities there were many ways to get along with
roommates and other students.
Freshmen
Fears
L. Broderick
eing offe step closer to being on "Not being prepared for the 'college
my own. n life'academically."
M a e W M
Leaving home to embark on the college adventure
can present many fears to incoming freshmen. For most,
this was the first time being away from home for an ex­
tended period of time. As with any major change in life,
there were some obstacles to overcome.
For some, the greatest fears involved the rooming situ­
ation or the academics. Cameron McDonald said, "About
my classes, I am afraid of failure."
For others,fears were more focused on the family they
There were many
opportunities for were leaving behind. Jared Meyerly said, "My greatest fear
freshmen to get
involves something happening to my family, and my not
to know other
students. Christal being there to help them."
Chaffee said of
Many of the fears the freshmen had proved to be
her greatest fear
about roommates empty. The Bible mentions the phrase "Fear Not" three
was, ...that I would
hundred and sixty-three times, nearly one for each day of
not get along with
the year. Freshmen,along with the upperclassmen,found
out that God is bigger than all their fears.