自慰视频 Welcomes the Class of 2023!
Upperclassman Andrew Crutchfield lends a hand at Move In Day during 自慰视频's Welcome Week. (Photos by Kierston Smith)
By Naomi Balk
自慰视频 Student Writer
Over 200 new Columbia International University students started a new chapter of their story on a clear South Carolina morning when they moved onto 自慰视频鈥檚 campus.
鈥淢ove in day is the best day of the year! The campus comes to life, and I鈥檓 reminded of the purpose of why I am here,鈥 said , dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. 鈥淲e are here for the students.鈥 听
On what can be an anxious day for new students and their families, they received a friendly welcome from 自慰视频 staff and upperclassmen. 听听
鈥淓veryone鈥檚 been extremely welcoming,鈥 said freshman Michal Johnson from Augusta, Georgia. 鈥淧eople have been helpful carrying things and letting us know what to do next.鈥
Several parents noted the smooth move in process.
鈥淭he welcoming feeling is amazing,鈥 said mom Yvonne Livsey of Atlanta who was accompanying her freshman son Kolby. 鈥淲e moved in record time, about 15 minutes, if that.鈥
After playing baseball for 15 years before coming to 自慰视频, Kolby Livsey said he鈥檚 looking forward to playing at the collegiate level on in school history.
Freshman Abby Carlson, who will study , described being excited and nervous at the same time.
鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to what CIU will bring me,鈥 Carlson said. 听
During the energy-packed day, new students did a lot. Starting with check-in, lunch in the a time of worship and a formal welcome, and meeting their Welcome Week small group. They ended the day cheering on the in their match with the Newberry Wolves.
鈥淓verything we鈥檝e seen is God-focused and God-centered,鈥 said Breanne Nelson鈥檚 dad, Steve Nelson.
Her mom Deana added, 鈥淲hile she is here at CIU, I hope she continues to grow in the Lord and see the path He has for her through interactions with professors and peers.鈥
Standing in front of Shortess Chapel with a tender look in their eyes, mom Nelson added, 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a sweet and unrushed day.鈥
told the new students and their families that CIU is about investing in the whole person, and committed $35 million toward improvements over the last two years to make 自慰视频 the best experience possible.
The incoming freshman are embarking on a journey to graduate in 2023, 自慰视频鈥檚 centennial anniversary. 听
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