I am sitting in Plant Hall waiting for it to stop pouring rain so I can go to my car...I figured it would be a perfect time for me to write a new post since I haven't had the time in a while!
Orientation and move-in started today! It has been CRAZY in the office and all around campus but I am loving having the energy back on campus! This is bringing me back to my freshman year and moving in! I bet you all are realizing now how hot it is in Florida!! You can't say I didn't warn you :)
I am getting all of my stuff ready for the start of my senior year...getting all of my books in order, making sure I pick up my parking permit, paying my last minute dues...etc...
A few things I came across this year while getting organized:
-RENT YOUR TEXTBOOKS! I hate to take business away from the bookstore but I rented one of my textbooks from Chegg.com and only paid $18 total to rent a $180 book for the whole semester...I couldn't believe it. They actually didn't have 3 of the other books I need but hey I saved over $100 on one book so I'm happy! I'll keep you all posted on how the whole process worked out once I receive my book in the mail next week!
-Read all of the information on our website and stay on top of your deadlines. Even going into my senior year I forgot to register my car for another year of parking. I can't believe I forgot but I almost ran out of time to get it done. We are all on our own now and need to keep on top of these things, being a responsible adult is what college is teaching us :)
-Make sure you keep looking at your Course and Fee Statement and make sure you don't have any holds left on your account. This is esspecially going to be helpful when you want to sign up for housing next year...if you have holds on your account you won't be able to sign up for housing..AGAIN stay on top of everything!
Not to change subjects but I also wanted to comment on how amazing it was to see all of the work that goes into welcoming our new students! I feel like this year we had more help than ever and it was awesome to see so many UT students working with O-Team, the diplomats and other organizations to keep things running smoothly! This should be a great example to the incoming freshman for getting involved and helping out in their future years! Plus anytime you are involved on campus you will meet more people and get more contacts within the university. I know I personally enjoyed helping tons of freshman with their first days on campus! There is nothing better than seeing the excitement and energy an incoming freshman has!
It still hasn't stopped raining but I guess I'll run to my car and head home...but just as an FYI...I've seen a few people slip on the Plant Hall Veranda so just remember if you are on campus and its raining...the Verandas are very slippery! :)
Have a good night and hopefully I will be seeing some of you around campus soon!!
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