2008 Woodie Awards
Freshmen anticipate first homecoming
LaCheryl E. Whitlow
Issue date: 10/26/05 Section: Campus
Well, it might not be your first time, but for many freshmen homecoming at Prairie View A&M is definitely a first. Apart from activities such as mum making and pep rallies the college homecoming is far beyond any experiences that most traditional college freshman are used to as compared to high school.
Outside of it being a way to exemplify school spirit some first year students say it's just all around exciting. "I'm really enjoying the homecoming fest ivies because there are so many different things that people can do, it's really been fun so far," said freshmen Tiffany Thompson.
Homecoming usually occurs right after midterms so many freshmen and upper classmen view homecoming as an excellent way to relieve stress and reward themselves for the previous weeks of going test after test. This factor for many freshmen only makes the presence of the homecoming weeks planned events more anticipated. "I have never participated in anything quite like this before. I bought the $30 packet that student activities offered and I'm very excited about the other upcoming activities," said freshman Luvonia Thomas.
As with any other activities freshmen and upper classmen should keep in mind to keep precautions at the top of their priority list for homecoming. Many students get so preoccupied with the occasion that they began to be careless with safety measures such as underage drinking/intoxication, the possibilities of date rape, and other unwholesome situations.
A student, (name withheld) said, "Homecoming is fun and everything but my advice to freshmen is that everything that glitters ain't gold, don't get lost in the hype of thinking you can party all night and not have to go to class it will catch up with you."
With all that in mind indulge yourself in the homecoming happenings. Just remember to be careful and aware of your surroundings at all times. Homecoming is meant to be a fun, enlightening, and even learning experience. This is the unlike any other activity this year; it will attract alumni, other college students, family, and friends, so make sure you make the most of it because it's nothing like your first time.
Outside of it being a way to exemplify school spirit some first year students say it's just all around exciting. "I'm really enjoying the homecoming fest ivies because there are so many different things that people can do, it's really been fun so far," said freshmen Tiffany Thompson.
Homecoming usually occurs right after midterms so many freshmen and upper classmen view homecoming as an excellent way to relieve stress and reward themselves for the previous weeks of going test after test. This factor for many freshmen only makes the presence of the homecoming weeks planned events more anticipated. "I have never participated in anything quite like this before. I bought the $30 packet that student activities offered and I'm very excited about the other upcoming activities," said freshman Luvonia Thomas.
As with any other activities freshmen and upper classmen should keep in mind to keep precautions at the top of their priority list for homecoming. Many students get so preoccupied with the occasion that they began to be careless with safety measures such as underage drinking/intoxication, the possibilities of date rape, and other unwholesome situations.
A student, (name withheld) said, "Homecoming is fun and everything but my advice to freshmen is that everything that glitters ain't gold, don't get lost in the hype of thinking you can party all night and not have to go to class it will catch up with you."
With all that in mind indulge yourself in the homecoming happenings. Just remember to be careful and aware of your surroundings at all times. Homecoming is meant to be a fun, enlightening, and even learning experience. This is the unlike any other activity this year; it will attract alumni, other college students, family, and friends, so make sure you make the most of it because it's nothing like your first time.
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