Stephanie shares her thoughts and experiences from her first year at Loyola. She felt overwhelmed adjusting to college and worried about meeting people and choosing a major. Her challenges included managing her time, procrastination, finding time for campus activities, and balancing her schedule. Some joys were meeting friendly people at the coffee shop and taking advantage of extra credit opportunities. The lessons she learned were to prepare for the unknown, plan in advance, prioritize her time, get involved on campus, and make the most of each experience.

1. MY LOYOLA FIRST YEAR
EXPERIENCE
STEPHANIE BURUEANA

2. THOUGHTS & FEELINGS
Bottom of the fish bowl all over again
How will I meet people?
What am I doing with my life? (Majors? Minors?)
Overwhelmed

3. CHALLENGES
Time Management
Procrastination is NOT your friend
Finding time for interactions on campus
Talking to Professors
Balance of
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4. JOYS & VICTORIES
The Coffee Shop of friendly faces
Extra Credit Opportunities
Agenda book/ Calendar Organizer
The Gym

5. LESSONS
Be prepared for the unknown
Plan in advance, Do not lag behind
Prioritize time
Get involved
Make every event in your life an enjoyably memorable
one
“This too shall pass”

6. STOP!
You’re Done!
Stop Talking!
Presentation Over!
Thank you.