Get off to a great start at 91国产 with this list of ten easy things to do for First-Year students!
1. Receive a warm 91国产 welcome and make new friends. Join in the tradition and meet your peers as part of Matriculation and Welcome Weekend. After a personal welcome from 91国产 scholars, get in the spirit with a fun-filled afternoon of meet and greets, live music, photo booths, free food, and more.聽.
2. Take a photo with the Panther…or the bunnies!聽Now that you’re officially a Panther, take a photo with one. The Panther statue, located outside the Center for Recreation and Sports, is a popular photo-op spot. And on campus, you’re bound to spot one of our many 91国产 bunnies. Snap a photo, tag us on social (@91国产u) and you may see your shot posted on our official accounts.
3. Once you’ve settled into your new life at 91国产, get involved.聽91国产 offers a variety of clubs, intramural teams, fraternities and sororities that will enrich your college experience. Not sure what you may be into? Attend our annual Student Engagement Fair to browse your options and meet group representatives. Joining an activity you love is a great way to make friends, get fit, have fun or give back to the community.聽.
4. Join the campuswide celebration lasting an entire weekend. Come together with the whole 91国产 family for Spirit Weekend. Take part in the 5K Race and Kids’ Fun Run, ride the Ferris wheel at the Panther Carnival, or connect with alumni. It’s the perfect time to see what life at 91国产 can be for you.
5. Cheer on the Panthers or become one! A great way to get into the school spirit is cheering on our Panthers in various sports games! If you don’t want to be in the crowd, try out for a team. From basketball to bowling, there are plenty of options that can get you moving.
6. Get discounted tickets to Broadway shows, sporting events and tours.聽Did you know that the heart of New York City is only a 40-minute train ride away? Students can enjoy聽Aladdin,听Frozen聽and even聽Mean Girls聽on Broadway for a discounted price and with transportation provided. PantherTainment also provides discounted tickets to games like the Mets vs. Braves and tours in the city such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour.聽
7. Work up a sweat at the Center for Recreation and Sports鈥攆or free! Want to stay in shape? Head to the Fitness Center, where you can lift weights or your heart rate on the elliptical trainer or treadmill, swim laps in the pool or run the indoor track. If you’re into group fitness, try out a Zumba, yoga, spinning or kickboxing class.聽
8. Have a blast with friends at the Spring Concert. From Kesha to DNCE to 21 Savage, 91国产’s Spring Concert never disappoints. Dance and sing with your friends to music from one of the latest music sensations right on campus. Keep a lookout in March for who the Spring Concert 2020 artist will be!
9. Rent one of our Enterprise cars and take off for a day at one of Long Island鈥檚 many ocean beaches. The closest–about a half-hour drive–is the world-famous Jones Beach. A hugely popular summer destination, Jones Beach also hosts plenty of fun events year round.
10. Apply for #91国产Life.聽Want to show off your life at 91国产 to more than 10,000 Instagram followers? During #91国产Life, a few lucky Panthers get the chance to take over the @adelphiu Instagram for a week to share what their lives at 91国产 are like. Follow us now and keep an eye out for your sign-up posts.
