Move-In & Orientation - All Posts
Ode to a Freshman Dorm
On December 21, 2016
Nearly three years ago on a fateful afternoon in July, the class of 2018 received our freshman dorm assignments. I remember opening the email
Joining the Tribe & Finding a Home
On October 7, 2016
Transitioning to a new place, including the transition to William & Mary, isn’t always easy; there might be those tough days or tough weeks
All the Right Moves
On August 22, 2016
Welcome to the Tribe Class of 2020! Not only have you joined an amazing new family, but you have entered into a new world
Debunking a Transfer Myth: Transfers Don’t Have Tribe Pride
On March 24, 2016
One myth about being a transfer student is that transfers do not have school pride. At W&M this myth could not be farther from
Debunking a Transfer Myth: It’s Hard to Get Involved as a Spring Transfer
On March 24, 2016
As a spring transfer, you may come into the process with a lot of different questions than a fall transfer. Specifically, you might be
To All the Incoming Students Who Are Petrified
On August 21, 2015
To all the incoming students who are petrified, unbelieving you’re ready for this, and just trying to make it through Orientation without crying in
Moving On In
On August 10, 2015
It starts with the acceptance letter: the joy, the relief, the celebration. I applied Early Decision and it was certainly the best Christmas present
Room-inating: The Freshman Roommate Experience
On July 17, 2015
I still remember what one of my freshman hall mates said to me on our walk back from taking the honor code pledge in
Three Hours South of Disney World: The Out-of-State Experience
On July 13, 2015
I’ll never forget the moment when I finally asked my hall mate where “NOVA” is. “Northern Virginia, duh.” During New Student Orientation my freshman