First-year students share their thoughts on starting their first semester of college during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hometown: Farmington Hills, Michigan 

Major: leadership, ethics and organizational sustainability

What advice have you received about starting college?

“Look for opportunities to get involved in student life and just do something different than I have the past four years.”

Interviewed by Sara Garstka ’22

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Major: biology

How do you feel about your unconventional first semester of college?

“I’ve been waiting to have that real college experience. It could be a little disheartening because I really wanted that first-year experience because I am a first-generation college student. My parents and everybody are living vicariously through me. It is a little sad to me.”

Interviewed by Caroline Manyoky ’20

Hometown: Bainbridge Island, Washington

Major: criminal justice

What are you most excited for this semester?

“I am honestly really excited for theology and ethics classes because I haven’t ever taken them before. I love discussion classes and expanding upon ideals and theologies. I love hearing what other people think.”

Interviewed by Brenda Thompson-Wallace ’21

Hometown: Fallston, Maryland

Major: computer science

What are you most excited for this semester?

“I’m excited to meet new people and make more friends, but I’m nervous that we will be sent home early, especially with the already confirmed COVID-19 cases.”

Interviewed by Nenagh Sheehan ’21