Ellie Kahn Features Editor The sound of bagpipes floating through the sky, droves of seniors and faculty decked out in academic regalia and the air filled with nervous yet excited energy — Convocation 2019 was held in McGaw Chapel on Thursday, Aug. 22, serving as …
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Be patient with your transition to Wooster
I have two very distinct memories from my first couple weeks on campus in the fall of 2016. The first: I was intensely cutting a bagel with one of the metal sticks Lowry refers to as knives. Little did I know that right in front …
Don’t be afraid to talk with staff
After spending the last three years at The College of Wooster, there are a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up on that may be helpful for those of the Class of 2023 who slept through our riveting orientation schedule. Some of those are simple — …
Embrace the benefits of a liberal arts college
Now that you’re a student at The College of Wooster, it’s important to think about the purpose of a liberal arts education. So far as I can tell, the idea behind a liberal arts education is to expand your horizons and get a wide breadth …
First, take a deep breath
Class of 2023, take a deep breath. You’re here. You’re in college. Welcome home. Some of you might be taking this for granted; others know that they fought incredibly hard to make it. Some of you will feel like the brightest kid in the room; …
Surround yourself with different opinions
At The College of Wooster, you will meet someone you disagree with. Most of these disagreements will be superficial, from what meals you enjoy, to what sports teams you support, to what your favorite Shawn Mendes album is. Some of these disagreements, however, will be …