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By Margeaux Robinson, RobinsonM5@Findlay.edu
Changes can be scary, exciting, nerve-wracking; especially a big change, like moving to start college. However, students, professors and other staff on campus can help the change from high school to college seem less daunting.
Before school starts, many students hear all different advice from parents, grandparents, neighbors, friends and even weird Aunt Rita. They discuss different ways to study, how to address professors and the best school schedules. But, there are things that they may not know, like when to do laundry or where’s the best place to study.
When looking at a place to study, it’s important to consider what kind of learning environment fosters the best study habits. If students learn better in a quitter environment, the Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) is the best bet. However, if the student likes to study with more background noise, the Center for Student Life and the College of Business offers that environment.
“I love going to the CBSL! I am a social person and love seeing my friends,” sophomore Kendal Giesige said. “The CBSL has great food and the opportunity to see people while also getting my work done.”
The University offers many events to participate in on-campus, yet there’s also different activities and restaurants to look into off-campus. The town of Findlay offers many different fast-food restaurants for a quick bite, but they also have delicious sit-down restaurants, like Logan’s Irish Pub, Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill, and the Findlay Brewing Company. There’s also many different places to enjoy with friends, like moves at AMC, bowling at the AMF Sportsman Bowling Alley, or getting ice cream at Archie’s.
“When your parents come to town make sure you have your parents take you to the Findlay Brewing Company for dinner,” senior Paige Lucic said. “Henderson Dining Hall is good; but if you want a great burger and pretzel sticks, go to the brewing company.”
There’re also other miscellaneous questions that may pop up when starting school somewhere new, like laundry.
“Laundry is free here on campus, but you have to know when to do it,” sophomore Jordyn Chance said. “Don’t wait until Sunday night to do laundry. Everyone will want to do it then and you will never get it done. Do it on a Tuesday or Wednesday night. All the machines are usually open at that time.”
Starting college may seem scary at first, but there are a lot of people on-campus to answer any questions that may pop up.
