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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, October 1, 1999
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Freshmen make adjustments to University surroundings
By Kara Ryckman
"I felt like I was at home right away because I came with my roommate, Darci, and we had everything planned out before we got here," said Kelsi Cropp, Edgerton freshman.
Not all students have the luxury of knowing their roommates, or anyone for that matter, when they arrive at the university. For them, the first few weeks of school can be a tens and stressful transition.
Kansan correspondent
Most new KU students still are adjusting to their new environments and independence, although some were a few steps ahead to begin with.
Home is where your heart is, but hearts can change as often as addresses. A little more than a month ago, 5,243 freshmen arrived in Lawrence, suitcases in hand, lumps in throat, ready to move into their new homes at the University of Kansas.
Despite the festivities of homecoming weekend, some freshmen may not be ready to wave the wheat just yet.
For most, patterns set in quickly, however, and they begin to meet people and make friends.
"You're thrown into this new place where you can't sleep in your own bed and you share a bathroom with a bunch of people," said Jenny Sheridan, Omaha, Neb. freshman. "It's just weird, and it takes a while to get used to."
Eric Borja, Springfield, Mo., freshman, is vice-president of 3E, home to the Experience Excellence in Ellsworth Hall program; water polo player; and member of Amanzaa, a minority journalism society, but even he had initial hesitations.
"School was awkward at first, but after classes began and I started to get more involved and meet people, it felt like home," Borja said.
Haylee Nair, Vinita, Okla., freshman, said she was eager to call Kansas home even before she got here.
"I was so ready to get away, and I absolutely love KU and Lawrence," she said. "I feel so comfortable. I love the people, and I love the freedom."
The sudden autonomy and liberation introduced to new students also can pile on a lot of extra stress, but there are several departments and outlets on campus ready and willing to assist freshmen.
The Freshman-Sophomore Advising Center offers individual academic advisors who help students who choose courses and majors, and recommend other University resources. Students also can take advantage of the support and guidance of their resident assistants whenever they have concerns or problems in residence hall rooms or their classes.
Nat Jungerberg, Minnetonka,
Minn, freshman, agreed.
"I chose KU because I heard so many good things about the school," he said. "And now I feel right at home, especially since I've taken the responsibility to get involved in different clubs and activities. It's everything I expected and more."
- Edited by Chris Hopkins