An intern at NASA. A grand prix racecar driver. Ground-breaking programs. Life-changing friendships. These are just some of the stories we feature here on Pulse.
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Adapt to Residence Hall Life with Your Resident Assistant
We caught up with two veteran RA’s to get their insider answers to some of the most common dorm room anxieties that first year college students face.
Course Highlight: Media Literacy
While you’re checking off those first year college course requirements, try thinking outside the box (while thinking critically about the media we consume every day) and take Media Literacy! Explore culture and politics through the lens of social media, TV, and more, all while getting a leg-up on how to deftly navigate the information all around us.
Advice for Your First Year of College
We caught up with members of the Chatham community—and former first years themselves—for some guidance on how to navigate this one-of-a-kind experience.
10 Tips for First Years from a Senior
Your four years as an undergraduate student are a time of growth and discovery. Senior Irina Bucur shares 10 tips about student life she learned over the years.
Inspiring Each Other to Flourish: Inside a RISE Mentorship
Leah Johnson has been Komal Kaur’s mentor since her first day at Chatham thanks to the RISE Program. RISE (Retain. Involve. Strengthen. Excel) is a program designed by students of color and the Office of Student Affairs to help ensure the support and success of students of color on Chatham’s campus. Click the link to read more about Leah and Komal’s mentor/mentee bond.
From Roomies to Besties: Katie Crouch and Eliza Moore
Your first year roommate doesn’t always become your BFF. But luckily for Eliza Moore and Katie Crouch ‘23 that was certainly the case. Read on to learn how they went from roommates to best friends and their advice for incoming students choosing their future roomie.
Not Just Extra Credit: Tips for Student Money Management
College life is full of new experiences… and expenses. For students feeling overwhelmed with first-time financial concerns, ChathamU student Chenoa Baker is here to share tips and tricks from her own life as a self-identified frugal person, from budgets, to credit cards, savvy shopping, and more.
Your Very Handy Student Handbook
The Chatham University Student Handbook is your go-to guide for life at ChathamU, from the Student Honor Code to a run-down of services and amenities and much more. We’re highlighting some of the fun, informative, and lesser-looked-at sections of the handbook, right here.