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The Pioneer
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO Chicago, IL
Abhay Shah Aman Tahiliani Benjamin Vazquez Jr. Bilal Yazdani Caitlyn Hannon Deeti Patel Douglas Isa Grechil Z. Pasia Harshang Sheth Jasmin Markicic Jesvin Chacko John Carlos Garcia John Michael Fernandez Joseph Disclafani Judyta Bielaga Kelli Lam
Matthew McCullough Natalia Lyda Nikesh Shah Parth Patel Paula Vianca L. Viloria Raag Shah Ramanjit Kaur Reichelle Calabas Sagar Patel Salina Robinson Sana Ansari Shawn Kim Sheil Patel Veni Vijayakumar Zeenal Amin
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Norman, OK
Jamie Short
The clock is ticking, and graduation is right around the corner. You’ve made your decision about what school you’re going to in the fall. But what’s next? Going to college is a big step in your life. Are you prepared for all the things you may need? According to Collegeprep101. com, enrolling in classes early is a big must. Going to orientation early allows you to have more of an option when choosing classes. You don’t want to be the one stuck in the classes that have difficult professors because the others are full. When choosing your classes, be sure to look up your professor on http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/. This way, you will be able to see if the professor teaches well by looking at ratings given by students. Before moving in, make a list of the things you will need to bring with you. Be sure to coordinate
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA Champaign, IL
Aaron Cristino Anna Pamula Douglas Hansel Deep Patel Jacqueline Lam Jason Thomas Jinal Shah John Gewargis Joseph Choi Joseph B. Choi
Justyna Kaczmarzyk Karen Ho Kathleen Domines Magdalena Sobieraj Michelle Kuruvilla Monika Dzierzanowski Pawel Geneja Samra Matin Shail Shah Soo Hun Lee
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES Minneapolis, MN
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON Madison, WI
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC Stockton, CA
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Kalamazoo, MI
Sean Foley
Adam Socik
Be prepared for next year: a checklist for college freshmen By Ashley Daul
SENIOR ISSUE 2011
these things with your roommate if possible. Things you may need to bring are mini refrigerators, TV, a stereo, etc. With social networking, connecting with your roommate is very easy. Search them up on Facebook, and start sending your messages. Have a fear of getting stuck with a roommate you will hate? Join the Facebook page your college offers, and try getting to know your new classmates. You may find a roommate through there. It may not seem like something to worry about, but figure out the way that you will talk to your parents and stay in touch. Teach mom and dad how to use Skype before moving out. Try calling them every night, or every other night because they will miss you a lot more than you expect. After all, they are sending you checks with “Tuition” written in the memo every year. You can’t forget about them that quickly.
Nina Zakharia
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, WI Jazmene Butler
Be sure to go to a store like Target or Bed Bath and Beyond to buy all your dorm stuff. Things you can’t forget to bring are, bed sheets, towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, and under bed storage is a must have. Some stores have nifty college check lists on their websites to help
Ewa Balutowska
Audrey Klepadlo Joanna Lyszkowski Queenilyn Napata
WRIGHT COLLEGE Chicago, IL Gabriela Szelag
organize your shopping. And lastly, it’s your final summer before moving out, so enjoy every moment of it. Don’t sleep it away. Get out and hang out with those friends that you may not see until Thanksgiving break.
Your home will be a dorm room for the next few years -make it fit your personality the best you can!