The transition between high school and college is a bit like going from training wheels to a 10 speed. At first it’s intimidating, but once you get the hang of it you’ll wonder why you liked your tricycle so much in the first place. College is a place where you can make a fresh start and meet people with the same interests.
So to all of you freshmen, relax; it’s going to be OK. We here at The Southeastern would like to give you a few pointers on how to make your first semester at SE an enjoyable one.
The first and most important thing to remember is that you should go to class. If you haven’t figured it out already, most of your professors have an attendance policy. Besides, going to class is how you, you know, learn stuff. Why pay for an education you aren’t receiving?
Southeastern has a policy that requires professors to report on your attendance to whoever is providing you financial assistance as well as any organizations you’re involved in. Excessive absences can lead to losing your financial aid.
Another thing you should remember is that Southeastern does not automatically drop a course for you if you stop attending. This means that you have to officially drop the course, either through CampusConnect or through the registrar’s office.
If you stop attending, and do not drop the class, you will receive a grade of “F” and you will still be charged for the class.
Now that we’ve got the responsibilities out of the way, we can move on to the fun stuff. Every student at Southeastern should join an organization.
Like The Southeastern Newspaper or the Savage Storm Yearbook. Please excuse our shameless self-promoting, but Student Publications offer a warm atmosphere and opportunities for those interested in writing, photography and design.
Other organizations around campus you may consider include fraternities or sororities, which provide an opportunity for tons of socializing as well as helping your community.
The Student Government Association is an ideal organization for those interested in politics. This group will train you in how to correctly run a meeting and how to write legislation. So if you ever plan on running for public office, you may consider giving SGA a try.
If none of these sounds like your niche, don’t fret. Southeastern offers over 50 student organizations. You’re bound to find something you’ll like.
For more information on student organizations, check out the student life section on the SE homepage. It can be found under the current students tab.