Things You Need to Know
The transition to college can be both great and difficult: adjusting to living away from home, having to balance your time with schoolwork and extracurricular activities, staying healthy, and managing your money take some getting used to. Balance is key. These articles give you advice about how to manage this transition and hope to ease any discomfort and nerves you might have. At the end, check out the advice some of our Sellinger Scholars have for you about maximizing your money.
“At Loyola, we care about people, their innate talents, and who they will become. There is something unique that drove you here. There is something so incredible about you that you should foster it and share it with our community. Find your own light and shine as bright as you can.” Yamil Hernández
Kate Callahan “This is YOUR Journey!” Finding Community
Danny Ceribelli “Dealing with Homesickness”
Elizabeth Conroy “New Beginnings, New Bonds” Tips for Making New Friends
Grace Dwyer “Get Sick at College? Never Fear, the Student Health Center is Here!”
Lauren Ficon “How To: College Edition”
Anisa Fox “A Family of Your Choosing”
Emma Hean “Time Management in College”
Frebruk Mikre “Frisbee, Friendships, and Family”
Kendal Murphy “Learning to Embrace the Unexpected: Roommate Edition”
Brooke Roberts “Thriving in College: Boundaries, Balance, and Self Care”
Nora Sharkey “Need a Friend?” Loyola’s Club Community
Ethan Srivatjanapong “Finding a Community at Loyola”
Nick Trela “Friends are Everywhere: You Just Need to Know Where to Look”
Eduardo Rosa “Commuting”
Katie Vitale “Adventure Awaits!”
Dowtiana Vazquez “How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) During College”
Sofia Viganola “Greyhound Guide: Picking Your Packmate at Loyola”
Narihisa Yamamoto “Use Campus Resources: A Guide for International Students”
Maximizing Your Money
Here’s something everyone’s interested in–having enough money to do all of the things you want to do in college. Some of our Sellinger Scholars offer their advice on how to make your money go further while you have a great time here at Loyola.