Welcome Back Morganites!
Christopher Price
Issue date: 8/29/07 Section: From the Editors Desk
We asked her if she had any advice for the incoming and returning students, to which she smiled and lit up. "Use Websis - learn Websis - it's a priority," she began, glancing up at the door for a potential visitor. "We get students that don't have their loans (accepted), or that don't know what a FAFSA is, or don't know how to add and drop classes, and these are all things that are on the website." She also emphasized the importance of seeking the right departments for the right assistance. "We can't fix financial aid mix-ups or admission problems first, so it's important to go to the right department. Don't use Student Affairs as your first stop - make it your last resort."
We were also able to speak to a few returning students in order to attain additional information. Speaking with Raymond Bryant Hall, as self-proclaimed Super-Senior majoring in Economics, yielded valuable insight as to the mind of a seasoned veteran of the college scene. When asked about his favorite thing about Morgan, he seemed wistful as he replied. "My favorite thing is the fact that I've had the ability to adapt and grow into a better person," he began, refilling his bottle of water. "Morgan places you into real situations, and yet, despite of the hardships, I've come to love the family atmosphere here."
We were interested in hearing what his biggest hardship was, to which he replied, "relating to my fellow peers." We naturally probed a bit farther, but with a laugh, that was all we could get out of him on the subject.
Lastly, we asked him, as a Super-Senior, what his advice would be to incoming freshman. "Start off being focused," he said, adjusting his bag on his shoulder. "The fun will come to you as it comes, but your GPA in your first semesters is what's most important."
The Spokesman looks forward to delivering the latest in news and events to students, faculty, and staff throughout the Fall 07 and Spring 08 semesters. On behalf of the Spokesman, we wish you all good luck, and a safe and enjoyable semester.
We were also able to speak to a few returning students in order to attain additional information. Speaking with Raymond Bryant Hall, as self-proclaimed Super-Senior majoring in Economics, yielded valuable insight as to the mind of a seasoned veteran of the college scene. When asked about his favorite thing about Morgan, he seemed wistful as he replied. "My favorite thing is the fact that I've had the ability to adapt and grow into a better person," he began, refilling his bottle of water. "Morgan places you into real situations, and yet, despite of the hardships, I've come to love the family atmosphere here."
We were interested in hearing what his biggest hardship was, to which he replied, "relating to my fellow peers." We naturally probed a bit farther, but with a laugh, that was all we could get out of him on the subject.
Lastly, we asked him, as a Super-Senior, what his advice would be to incoming freshman. "Start off being focused," he said, adjusting his bag on his shoulder. "The fun will come to you as it comes, but your GPA in your first semesters is what's most important."
The Spokesman looks forward to delivering the latest in news and events to students, faculty, and staff throughout the Fall 07 and Spring 08 semesters. On behalf of the Spokesman, we wish you all good luck, and a safe and enjoyable semester.
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