Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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1) MiHiiK I ;iiirk and .li-miitcr I (ink Intro to real world 1 1 was the beginning of a different kind of freedom: a new set of duties and the first step into the real world. MinulusdtliT her arrival M Perrm Hall, Ritu lain begins to unpack. I was atraid that I brought too many belongings and it would take forever to move, lain said, photo by Amanda Bvler Family and friends help students move into the residence halls on the west side of campus. The Cat Crew helped the freshmen carry belongings to their new living quarters, photo by Michaela Kanger Arriving on i;impus Aug. 2 ' .i. the parking lots were overflowing with vehicles, luggage and family members. In the next step, students were leaving their families behind and entering another realm of education and experience. Cat Crew volunteers assisted in this move to the residence halls throughout the day. Carrying belongings and directing traffic they worked throughout the humid day. Some students crammed as much as possible into the rooms, ignoring the limited space in light of their new-found freedom. I wouldn ' t mind living in the dorms until I graduate. Jed Penland said. Once family members left, roommates were on their own to get to know each other and set up their rooms. Some of the residents were friends before they came to college, while others were meeting for the first time. I actually didn ' t know my roommate at first, but as of now we are getting along gootl, Gina Tominia said. We both have the same major, and being broadcast students we are both talkative. The transition was not always hard. .After unpacking and settling into the dorms, many people were able to relax and enjoy the beginning of college life. Evervone is really close on my floor and we have the best RA ' s, Rebecca Crane said. riial ' s made moving here a lot easier. riie transition to college life proved to be both a challenging and rewarding experience. One filled Wth memories and life lessons for evervone. Cil wouldn ' t mind living in the dorms until I graduate. J J -Jed Penland -1 TIIDFNT LiFF