It’s here. You prayed, hoped and waited all summer for it to come, and now it’s finally arrived: the fall 2016 semester at St. Joseph’s College. But what will you eat? Where will you eat? How will you cope with the insurmountable stress of finding a good parking spot AND still finding enough time to actually study?
We’ve got you covered … for the most part. But there’s other elements of the new school year you’ll have to figure out on your own. Like what secrets await in the Great Patchogue Lake behind SJC Long Island. And what does the Washington Avenue entrance to St. Angela Hall look like at SJC Brooklyn?
Here’s to making your own discoveries. Here’s to a great semester (and an even greater amount of hours — upon hours — spent inside classrooms before winter break arrives)!
Getting Orientated at SJC Brooklyn
Within their first day at St. Joseph’s College, students at SJC Brooklyn find out exactly what sets the school apart. On Thursday, August 25, transfer students and freshmen were treated to a daylong orientation that featured dancing, tours and the all-important popcorn machine. READ MORE…
Finding Yourself at SJC Long Island’s Orientation
SJC Long Island welcomed one of its largest groups of incoming freshman and transfer students this week at two orientation sessions on the Patchogue campus. More than 800 students — including 400-plus members of the College’s centennial class of 2020 — took part in the daylong events that carried the theme, “Finding Yourself at SJC.” READ MORE…
Conquering the Fears of the Freshman Psyche
The transition to a new school is inherently stressful. There’s a new campus to navigate, new classmates to meet and a new routine to adopt. The stressors and fears that surround change are intimidating to all of us, at any age. The most important lesson to learn is you’re not alone. READ MORE…
Introducing a New Cafe Dining Option at SJC Long Island
SJC Long Island is set to open The Perch on Monday, August 29, at 8 a.m. for all students, staff and faculty. The Perch will serve Starbucks® beverages and an array of baked goods, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soup, single-serve drinks and grab & go options. READ MORE…
Top 5 Tips For New LI Students
Top 5 Tips For New BK Students
Being a new student is the start of a new adventure. It’s a chance to meet new friends, gain new experiences and of course, immerse yourself in a learning environment. Here are some tips to make the most out of your freshman year.
