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Shireen Gul
COPY EDITOR )

There are going to be a lot of things
to enjoy while at Illinois Tech, and many
things you will come to know by the end of
the academic year. There’s some important
information to share about the resources that
we have around campus. The best part about
these resources is that one can access most
of them online; you don’t have to go to their
office to get any kind of information.

The first and most important
resource is the Academic Resource Center,
mostly known as the ARC. IIT has really great
tutors there who are ready to help students
throughout the day. To look for the subject
or tutor you want, all you have to do is visit
www.iit.edu/ arc and look up the subject you
need help in and the schedule will pop up.

If you need help in your research
paper or any writing, then you will can visit
the writing center; it is located in Siegel Hall
room 232 and 233. For this you will have to
go there physically and sign the sign-up sheet
for an appointment.

A second important resource a
student should be aware of is our awesome
library, Paul V. Galvin Library. This is a place
you can find most of your books, and, just in
case it’s not available, you’ll have the ability to
check it out through I-Share, a book-sharing
program that our library participates in. To

find out about book availability visit www.
library.iit.edu and click on find books.

If you are looking for some research
articles or journals, there’s also a great
database server where you can find most
journals and research papers for free. In
case you are not sure how to use them in
your paper, there’s a research office available
throughout the day.

After academic safety comes your
own personal safety. For that, all students
should sign up for IIT Alert, a service that will
notify you via text or email if an emergency
occurs on campus. In order to do that, simply
visit www.iit.edu/iitalert/signup and get
yourself signed up for all the important alerts.

Then, make sure you know how to
contact IIT’s Public Safety Department if you
need their help. If you are on Main Campus,
the non-emergency number is 312.808.6300
and the emergency number is 312.808.6363.
If you are on IIT’s Downtown Campus, then
the non~emergency number is 312.906.5030
and the emergency number is 312.906.5030.

Lastly, if you are living on campus
and have a meal plan, then you can always
keep a check on your remaining meals and
bonus points on wwwgetcbord.comliit/full/
login. If you want to check out the Commons
menu in advance then you can always find
that on www.dining.iit.edu. You can also find
much other information regarding the food
provided around campus.

First Year Experience
Pro ram welcomes new
stu _ents to campus

Kori Downs
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Attending college can be one of the
most exciting experiences that a person can
have, but it can also be a time that is a bit
confusing or scary. College students often
gain more independence when attending a
school away from their parents, and there
are a ton of new things that students get
involved with in college. There are so many
new people to meet and ways to get involved
on campus. While combating all of these
new experiences, IIT students also take on a
challenging courseload and many acclimate
to living in a large city for the first time in
their life.

. All in all, a first year at college
can be just as intimidating as it is exciting.
In order to assist with the often-difficult
transition to college, the Office of Campus
Life (OCL) created and implemented the First
Year Experience Program (FYE) in the fall of
2012 with the goal of helping new students.

Katie Stango, Coordinator of
Campus Life, adds, “The First Year Experience
program (FYE) is designed to help students
find the resources and support they need
to succeed at IIT through two components:
the Peer Mentor Program and the Freshman
15. Your Peer Mentor is an upperclassmen
student that will serve as guide throughout
your first year at IIT. They’ll plan events
for your group, notify you of Freshman 15
programs, and make sure you’re on track
to make the most out of IIT. The Freshman
15 program highlights some key events
throughout the semester that you should
check out! By ‘checking in’ at these events,
you’ll be rewarded with fun prizes throughout
the semester!”

 

By getting to knowanupperclassman
student early on at IIT, new students will have
the chance to ask questions and receive advice
from someone who has recently experienced
many of the challenges that they will soon
face.

Freshman 15 events also encourage
students to get involved early on in their
experience at IIT. “This diverse group of
programs will help new students acclimate
to life on campus and start to see IIT as a
home away from home,” said Stango. “Plus,
the more events you attend, the more prizes
you can win!” -

When asked about which Freshman
15 event she is looking forward to most,
Stango said, “They’re all really great this
semester. Personally, I’m really excited for
the Peer Mentor Meet and Greet this fall,
which is our first Freshman 15 event. It’s a
great opportunity to not only meet your Peer
Mentor who will be valuable guide during
your first year, but also a chance to interact
with a new group of incoming students. It’s a
great way to get your first year started on the
right foot.”

Stango also offers the following
advice for new students: “Whether you’re a
residential or commuter student, being placed
in a new environment always bring new
challenges, but that doesn’t mean you have to
figure it all out on your own. Ask questions of
other students, especially student leaders like
your Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader,
and Peer Mentor. They’ve all been in your
shoes before and remember what it was like
being brand new to IIT. Also, take advantage
of all the activities during Welcome Week
and get involved with student organizations—
they’re great for meeting new people and
developing your leadership skills!”

THE FRESHMAN 15

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