Tagged first year

For first-year students, New Student Leaders (NSLs) can be the backbone of their college transition by offering a friendly face around campus or being a confidant—someone first-years can trust with their...

“It goes by fast,” they always tell you. I know it’s cliche to say that time has flown at Fairfield, but it really has gone by so fast. As a rising senior, I love reflecting on my time here at Fairfield....

The Office of Residence Life has undergone a lot of strain since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  With in-person events back in residence halls and high vaccination rates on campus, things are changing...

Here’s the great thing about fashion: It’s all about opinions. There’s really no wrong answer to the question “What do I wear?” If you’re comfortable wearing sweatpants or pajama pants to class,...

One of the best parts about having Fairfield be your new home is the amazing restaurants in the town around campus. There truly is some of the best food in the world (at least in my opinion) right next door....

When I attended First-Year Orientation at Fairfield University two years ago (an absolutely crazy thought), I was totally secure in my choice. The size of the campus and undergrad population was just my speed,...

“One of my favorite memories is going to a Thrive FYE event hosted by an author who all of us advice about what to do if your roommate doesn’t shower. Advice: please shower for your roommates sake.”...