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The next few weeks are going to be a very busy time. Don’t be afraid to jump right in and hit the ground running! This is your chance to explore new ideas, try new activities, and meet different kinds of people. Expand your horizons and make friends for life. NIU is full of people and programs who want to help you succeed academically and in life. Introduce yourself to your professors and the other students in your classes. Make sure that you know where to go for advising, tutoring and career services. Learn how to become involved in undergraduate research, study-abroad, and community service. Find a club to join. Take advantage of NIU’s campus recreation services and intramural programs to pursue a fitness regimen or sport. Attend a musical or theatrical performance, or a Huskie athletic event. Get to know DeKalb - its restaurants, recreational spaces and entertainment venues. Your NIU experience is what you make of it. Take advantage of the vast resources at your disposal. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Find a balance between studying, working and socializing. Have fun! It’s a great day to be a Huskie, so get out there and make the most of it!
Lisa Freeman Lisa Freeman President of Northern Illinois University