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News
The Pendulum
Tips for success at Elon
Campus leaders and administrators offer the freslnmen class advice
“First, I would advise you to learn
to budget your time effectively,
and to make academics your first
priority in spending your time.
Second, I would advise you not to
fall into the trap of using alcohol
too frequently, which will reduce
your chance of success at Elon.
Third, and most important, I
would advise you to be confident
that faculty and staff at Elon are
here to help you succeed.”
Leo Lambert
President
“Get where you're going at least
three minutes early. Whether for a
class or a job, being early shows
others that you are reliable and
conscientious. In turn, you arrive
with confidence, not in a rush.
This simple step in time manage
ment will pay great dividends.”
Paul Parsons
Dean, School of
Communications
“You must have determination.
Getting a higher education is not
going to be easy. Many times,
you will have to persevere and
regroup. You may have to take a
second look at your plan and get
some assistance. But the impor
tant thing is to be determined to
reach your goals and use whatev
er resources are available to
achieve your goal.”
L'Tanya Richmond
Director of Multicultural
Affairs
“Make a difference in someone's
life, whether it is a child, an elder
ly person or even an animal.
There are so many opportunities
to get involved with Elon
Volunteers! It is a great way to
meet new people and become a
part of the surrounding communi
ty.”
Lindsay Reed
Student Coordinator, Elon
Volunteers!
“Approach each situation as a
learning opportunity. View col
lege as an adventure and yourself
as a ‘reasonable adventurer’ -
someone open to new experiences
and jjersons and to broadening
your horizons. Take advantage of
the rich opportunities college life
affords you. It will be over before
you know it.”
Smith Jackson
Vice President and Dean of
Student Life
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“What a wonderful journey you
are embarking upon. My advice
for you is to follow these simple
rules:
*Go to class!
♦Rewrite your notes within 48
hours of the class.
*1\im all assignments in on time.
*Get to know your professors.
*Get involved.
♦Take appropriate risks.
♦Have Fun.
Good Luck!”
Rex Waters
Assistant Dean of Students
“President Harry S. Truman said,
‘You can accomplish anything in
life, provided that you do not
mind who gets the credit.’
Leadership opportunities come
and go, but those who leave a pos
itive lasting impact are those who
are passionate about what they do
for their organization(s) and their
members. Take advantage of the
opportunities Elon presents for
you, and make the most of them.”
Chris Gaylor
President, Model United Nations
General Manager, 89 J FM
WSOE
“Get involved early. All the
freshmen are uncertain about
making friends and meeting peo
ple. The easiest way to overcome
this is to participate and involve
yourself; the Organizational Fair
is a great place to do this. Also,
make wise choices... first impres
sions can stick with you a long
time.”
TVevor Kincaid
Executive TVeasurer, Student
Union Board
“There is something to be learned
everyday in life. Ask yourself,
‘Why not me?’ instead of ‘Why
me?’ As you let your light shine,
you unconsciously give other
people permission to do the
same.”
Barb Carlton
Director of Student Activities
“Stay focused on academics, but
find appropriate time to enjoy the
social life at Elon. Discipline
yourself to participate in a regular
and consistent program for physi
cal fitness. Take advantage of the
amazingly rich program of cultur
al activities we have at Elon.”
Gerald Dillashaw
Dean, School of Education
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