Throwback Advice from Student Affairs Staff

July 28, 2016 | No Comments

Last summer, we asked all 18 departments in Student Affairs what advice they had for incoming first year students. And we love what they came up with!

Advice ranged from the inspirational to practical to silly. Here’s a sampling of our favorites from the whole project, but if you want to see all of it, hop over to Twitter and search for the hashtag #AdvicefromSAF!

a person holding a sign saying "Find something you LOVE to do on campus and DO IT!"
Orientation & Transition Programs
a person holding a sign saying "Never be too cool for anything."
Orientation and Transition Programs
a person holding a sign saying "Grab coffee with a professor"
Student Activities and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
a person holding three different signs saying "Network! Laugh! You be you!"
Student Disability Services
a person holding a sign saying "Call your parents!"
Parent and Family Programs
people holding signs saying "Learn to Lead. College = more than just classes. Pursue YOUR interests. Get a job on campus!"
Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute
a dog next to a sign saying "Volunteer at the local animal shelter"
Community Engagement and Service
people posing in front of signs saying "Every day: Do something spiritual. Learn something new!"
Office of Student Wellness
a person holding a sign saying "Have pride in whoever you are!"
Office of Diversity Affairs
Dr. Brownwell holding a sign saying "Walk through every open door. Take off your cool cap. Let your light shine!"
VP for Student Affairs – Dr. Jayne Brownell
a person holding a sign saying "Take care of your friends. #IamMiami"
Armstrong Student Center
a person holding a sign saying "Go to class!"
Bernard B. Rinella Learning Center
a person holding a sign saying "Be fearless!"
Women’s Center
a person holding a sign saying "Embrace change!"
Community Engagement and Service
people holding signs saying "Support the arts. Check your physical mailbox."
Residence Life
people holding signs saying "Be Kind to your roommate. Make a friend from another country. "
Residence Life

 

a person holding a sign saying "Get to know all the charms and quirks of Oxford."
Off-Campus Outreach and Communication
people holding signs saying "Your are not alone. Ask for help. You matter. You are unique. "
Student Counseling Service
Compiled - #Advice from Student Affairs
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