We’re one month into the semester and the editors at The College Voice have been abuzz in our office discussing what they’d wish that they’d known during their first few weeks and months at Connecticut College. Below is some of our greatest advice for your four years at Conn.
“My best advice is to formulate your own opinion of Conn. Asking others what they think can greatly influence your positive opinion of the school or maybe even further your negative opinion if you have one. But I say, if you love and support the school like I do, you shouldn’t let the bad opinions of others affect your Camel pride.” – Nefertari Pierre-Louis ‘23, Social Media Manager.
“I’d recommend joining clubs on campus! If you’re not a varsity athlete there’s plenty of club sports that are less intense but still competitive allowing team camaraderie and getting the chance to travel to compete against other schools!” – Johnny Alexandre ‘22, Sports Editor.
“I don’t know. Don’t drink the orange juice in Harris. That’s all I got for now. ” Sohan Mewada ‘22, Business Manager.
“Take as many baths as you can in the bathtubs on campus.” Eli Christopher ‘22, Arts Editor.
“Don’t ever take a bath in the bathtubs on campus.” Leelah Klauber ‘22, Head Layout Designer.
“Don’t feel obligated to do everything all at once just because you can or your friends are doing it, there’s no need to rush into college. Explore the campus — go out to the arbo, the river, Caroline Black gardens, all the coffee shops and buildings. We have a lot of hidden gems. Reach out whenever you have questions or need help, from peers, class deans, advisors, friends, REAL staff, we’re all here to help each other out.” Elora Roy ‘23, News Editor.
“Don’t feel like you have to change who you are in order to fit in. College is a time for learning more about yourself and what you like!” Keri Krasnoff ‘24, News Editor.
“Get involved on campus as much as you’re comfortable. You may not end up sticking with everything but you’ll always meet good people.” Jimmy Cork ‘22, Opinions Editor.
“There is a learning curve for all kinds of knowledge… don’t be afraid to welcome into your learning spaces what you don’t know.” – Lucie Englehardt ’23, Opinions Editor.
“Don’t feel as if this has to be the best period of your whole life. The less you try to make it so, the better time you will have, it’s counterintuitive. Also writing all of your papers the night before gives you excellent time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, potentially a caffeine dependency and more time to do things that don’t suck!” Eli Christopher ‘22, Arts Editor.
“If you’re really in a bind, an iced shot in the dark from Coffee Grounds can solve all your problems. If it doesn’t, take a walk and clear your head. The green space here is something to value.” Amanda Sanders ‘22, Editor-In-Chief.
Our best advice would be to join The College Voice this year. Our meetings are every other Sunday at 8pm. Find us on Instagram @the_collegevoice and on ConnQuest.
