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FURNITURE and AMENITIES THINGS TO BRING Small television Study lamp Stereo equipment Carpet Power strip Plants Alarm clock Surge protector Medical info THINGS NOT TO BRING Pets Extra furniture Cooking appliances Candles and incense Contact paper Wallpaper or borders Halogen lamps Extension cords without surge protection VISITATION OPTIONS SPECIFIC FLOORS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OPTION 1 (MARGARET NANCE) DAYS SUNDAY– THURSDAY FRIDAY–SATURDAY HOURS 9 a.m.–MIDNIGHT 9 a.m.–2 a.m. OPTION 2 (RICHARDSON, WOFFORD) DAYS MONDAY–THURSDAY FRIDAY 9 a.m.–SUNDAY MIDNIGHT HOURS 9 a.m.–MIDNIGHT SELF-REGULATED OPTION 3 (LEE WICKER, RODDEY, THOMSON, THE COURTYARD AT WINTHROP) DAYS SELF–REGULATED HOURS SELF–REGULATED pg. 14 www.winthrop.edu/reslife
Academic Success Communities house students together on a residential theme floor with others possessing similar academic and personal interests. Specific programs are designed around a floor’s theme and are presented by residence life staff, faculty partners, and the residents themselves. FRESHMAN COMMUNITIES Broaden your understanding of the cultures of the world while sharing your own in a truly intercultural community. The Around the World community offers opportunities for participants to educate themselves on languages, cultures, and travel, as well as Winthrop’s many international study abroad programs and the National Student Exchange Program. Members of this diverse community have one thing in common – interest in international travel and different cultures Explore creativity beyond the confines of the classroom, museum walls, and symphony halls. Seek to find the sleeping creativity within all of us that will assist you in all aspects of life. Members of the Creative Habitat have a commitment to considering issues in new and innovative ways and draw inspiration from their world. Students, faculty and staff create programs that focus on brainstorming creative ways to handle the transition to college and both traditional and non-traditional art/ creative endeavors (drawing, journaling, cooking, crafts, inventions, etc.) Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Do you believe in “going green”? Do you want to educate your peers about the importance of recycling? Members of the Environmental Issues community will explore the environment and the ways it is affected by our everyday actions. Activities developed by community members and the faculty partner will include discussions on current issues, community awareness projects, recycling programs and service learning projects. Living a healthy lifestyle goes beyond simply eating right and exercising. Members of the Healthy U community will explore what wellness really means, by participating in a wide variety of activities that promote positive and balanced lifestyle choices. Members of the Healthy U community have the opportunity to participate in programs including nutrition seminars, relationship discussions, and healthy stress reliving activities. Additionally, students in this community will benefit from the brand new West Center, offering state–of–the–art health and wellness programs and opportunities. The Honors community offers members of the Winthrop University Honors Program the opportunity to interact with their peers and develop a community that thrives on academic success and scholarship. Faculty, staff and students together will create programming that focuses on students’ academic interests and that will assist students in balancing their social and academic lives. (Note: Participation in this community is limited to students admitted to the Winthrop University Honors Program). Do you want to be a leader on Winthrop’s campus? The Leadership Explorers community equips its members with the tools, skills and resources needed to become an effective leader and community member on campus. Hall activities, designed by faculty, students and staff, will allow students to reflect on their own leadership style, as well as what it means to engage in leadership at Winthrop and beyond. With a hall full of leaders, the direction of this community is in your hands! Transitioning to college and learning to navigate a new campus and academic requirements can be a daunting task. The Learning for Life community assists first–year students in this transition, while learning valuable life skills and enriching their academic experience. Faculty, students and staff develop a variety of events and activities ranging from book discussions to time management workshops to weekly hall cooking lessons. ACADE MIC SUCCE SS CO MM UN IT IES TECHNOLOGY Immerse yourself in the ever-growing field of technology, while exploring how technological advancements impact your everyday life. Members of the Technology community will examine new and upcoming technology, as well as the opportunities available on campus to integrate technology into their academic experience. Events, designed by students, faculty and staff, will include field trips to local businesses using the hottest new trends in technology, professional panels and opportunities to utilize current technology on campus. The Technology community is a perfect fit for students pursuing majors such as computer science and information design, as well as those simply interested in technology. DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE LIFE pg. 15
Page 1 and 2: THE WINTHROP EXPERIENCE Live. Learn
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