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Welcome Week: Dos and Don’ts

Your guide to kicking off the semester the FSU way

by Published: Aug 23, 2012

Welcome Weekend is an excit­ing event that many Ferris stu­dents look for­ward to every year.

If it’s your first time head­ing off to col­lege or you’re a return­ing Bulldog, the weekend’s fes­tiv­i­ties are some­thing you do not want to miss. In order to have a suc­cess­ful Welcome Weekend expe­ri­ence, here are some dos and don’ts from your fel­low Bulldogs to help you have fun, learn about what FSU has to offer and, most impor­tantly, be safe.

“Do get out there and meet new peo­ple, espe­cially the ones in your hall.”
Carman Plank
Sophomore, pub­lic relations/communications

“Don’t wear your lan­yard around your neck.”
Chelsea Broekema
Sophomore, music indus­try management

“Don’t spend all your refund money at once or you’ll be beg­ging the Rock for a job by November.”
Alex Lorenz
Senior, pub­lic relations

“Do go out and meet peo­ple. Do go to Welcome Week events. Do talk to peo­ple and get to know your hall mates. Don’t for­get Brutus!”
Dan Wicklund
Sophomore, biology/pre-med

“Do have a good time and meet new peo­ple. Don’t feel the pres­sure to drink if you don’t want to. If you do, DO call a cab.”
Samantha Bankey
Senior, pub­lic relations

“Get involved on cam­pus. Join an RSO; it’s a great way to meet peo­ple.”
Jeff Gibson
Senior, sociology

“Don’t ride a bike off a roof!”
Sean Vesich
Junior, com­puter infor­ma­tion systems

“Do have a good time and don’t be afraid to meet new peo­ple, but be smart about it.”
Samantha Johnson
Junior, pharmacy