m ove-in Day
With mom crying in the background, allowing you and your dad to do all the work, the time has come to move in to your new 13 x 13 foot abode. With the essentials in tow and everything else your mom thought you could possibly need (i.e. your grandma’s booklight), you’re ready to conquer your new world. Not only will you master the art of getting ready in as little time as possible, but you will give Chef Boyardee a run for his money as king of the microwave.
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You’ve met your roommate, their parents and most likely their younger sibling(s), now it’s time to get out of your room and start meeting the other 300-plus members of your class. With one core group you will discuss the common reading assignment and participate in a service event in the local area. Then, when it’s all said and done, it’s time to petition for a position on student government as a first-year senator. Later, in a futile attempt to ease your nerves, there’s free pizza and plenty of karaoke to fill you in on who the real extroverts in your class are.
Welcome Back Picnic
The first week jitters have subsided, now it’s time to meet the rest of the campus; hundreds of upperclassmen, professors and Hanover staffers at an all-you-can eat picnic that signals the beginning of a new academic year. The food just keeps coming and there’s no stopping you (that’s the problem with the Freshmen 15, you don’t even notice it happening). Cornhole, music, Frisbee and sno-cones—what a better introduction to the life that is college.
g reat Works
While all your friends are taking English 101 at other institutions, you’ll be unable to relate. Your introduction to the Hanover College curriculum, Great Works, will have you fascinated with how your professors manage to combine English, art, history, science, philosophy and theology into one course. With this group of individuals you have already conquered the August Experience, and you’ll do nothing less with Great Works.
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Don’t worry; this isn’t a repeat of your senior prom. The poofy, Cinderella style gowns and neon tuxes have been traded in for cocktail dresses and a simple, coordinated shirt and tie duo. You won’t realize how many times your mind was blown this night until the next day, but the first time will be upon first sight of the Hanover College ice sculpture, and the probable second is the misting table of sorbet samples. Sue DeWine, our President, is of course the grand finale with her array of dance moves.
Presi D ent DeWine’s Hallo W een Party
It’s time to get creative. Hanover students take costume contests seriously and that means you don’t want to let us down, even the President is dressed to impress in a period gown to play the role of the first female admitted to Hanover. Cookies, Rice Krispies treats, caramel apples and your choice of hot cider/chocolate line the tables — if this isn’t enough, you can raid the refrigerator for more, after of course you’ve walked through all three stories of the home looking for secret passageways.
Homecoming
By this time you’ve mastered the balance of work and play and you are ready to participate in two day’s worth of events to celebrate the biggest game of the year. Live music Friday night, and a 5K run the next morning is just enough to get things going. Then follow those two events up with men’s and women’s soccer, cornhole at the tailgating lot, and yep, you guessed it, FOOTBALL! But wait, it doesn’t stop here — head on out to the Shoebox (the late night campus hangout) to bring everything to a close.
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During Greek Rush , prepare for the Run: a race to each house involving all the new recruits and already existing members. Body paint, superman undies and house flags are necessary props for the run, so come prepared. About Greek life: The movie “Animal House” has probably plagued your parent’s opinion of fraternities and sororities, so erase that from their memory and replace it with Greek life that is Hanover — brothers and sisters working to build character and enrich the lives of those around them, while also partaking in unique events such as Fiji Island or Chi Oahu.
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Roll down to Cincy, Indy or the Ville for a Kings of Leon concert or comedy routine, the options are endless. If you like taking risks, you could always go skiing, rock climbing or white water rafting — the choice is yours. Free for you, Omnigonnatakeyouwhereyouwantbus is what all the cool kids are doing.
Wiffle B all t ournament
Chances are you’ve already heard about the beauty that is Hanover’s short and relaxed Spring Term, but have you broken out the bat yet to practice for spring’s biggest event? The Physical Plant Panthers aren’t going to take it easy on anybody, so step your game up, kiddo.
f inals m i D nig H t B reakfast
Coffee--check; extra pencil — check; sufficient sleep — not so much. What better way to kick off all the test-taking and essay writing than eating breakfast at 9:00 p.m. on the Sunday night before Finals Week, served of course by all your favorite faculty. After that, claw your eyes out if you want, it won’t do you any good when it comes to studying. You’ve gone to class, done the work/ reading — you can ace this test, and, well, if you don’t — better luck next time!
o ffice of s tu D ent l ife the Hanover experience isn’t a generic onetype-happens-to-all experience; instead, it’s what you make it. you’ve heard the old cliché “make your dreams into reality?” Well, the time has come; Hanover makes it possible for you to start an organization with a mission dedicated to your interests. the staff of the student life office is here to get you started, but the rest is up to you!
