First-Year Skills: Adjusting to College

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"College is an exciting time of life, one filled with many profound transitions in preparation for an exciting and fulfilling future. One thing is likely true for all first year students: beginning college provides countless opportunities for growth, newly emerging challenges, and an accumulation of rich interpersonal experiences."

Adapting to a new set of cultural expectations and social norms - while staying true to your own sense of self - is never easy. This article includes tips to make the transition a smooth one.

"You already know what not to pack, the biggest misconceptions about your future roommate and the best parts about being a freshman, but what’s freshman year really like? For those of you who are incoming [freshmen] getting [ready] for your first year of college, here are 10 things no one tells you."

Campus Ministry is a call to grow in relationship with God, oneself and others. Campus Ministry and Student Activities work as a team to nurture the development of religious faith and practice at Manor.

The Counseling Director offers supportive Personal and Career counseling, information and referrals. All services are available free to Manor College students.

Manor College does not discriminate against an otherwise qualified individual based on a physical or mental disability. Manor College will make reasonable academic adjustments that do not change or diminish the outcomes, measures, standards, or grading policies of a course or program.

Health Services is staffed by a Board Certified College Health Nurse and a Registered Nurse. The services provided attend to the needs of the Manor College Community including resident and commuter students.

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide a safe educational and work environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. We embrace a community-oriented approach and utilize communication, education, cooperation and proactive practices to ensure the safety of all.

To be a student at Manor College is to become a member of our tight-knit community. Commuter or resident, attending classes here on campus or online, Manor students feel they belong here and are a part of something special.