RIDER CAMPUS – Orientation days start, August 28th- August 30th

For three days (from Thursday till Saturday) we had orientation days, where we were informed about all the safety instructions on campus (we’ve got our own public safety officers here J, unfortunately they are not cute at all), about where to go when problems arise or when we’re ill. We also have an indoor swimming pool on campus, which will open its doors on the 29th of September. We can’t wait!

Oh, not to forget the rules they mentioned , which we MUST follow when staying on campus. I just want to mention two out of the paper „Alcohol policy“

Smoking is only allowed outside the buildings.When smoking, you must stand at least 10 feet away from the building.

No alcohol for underage people (Which means for people under 21). If you are 21 and over and you stay with someone in a room who is underage, you are not allowed to have/consume alcoholic beverages in your room or another’s room.

And we were told to „drink with responsibility“ and „to represent our countries“! OK ;-)

Changing the topic now, I want to tell you that I, we also have „buddies“ or „mentors“, who should be our friends now. No, just kidding. I have got a really nice, friendly,  awesome mentor. Her name is Julie and her majors are Psychology and education.  Of course we get along very well and I hope to spend a lot of time with her in the near future.

 

Another thing at Rider, which is pretty well organized are the „Off-Campus Trips“. Kristel, Gerlinde, Jasmin etc. already signed up for a „Sex and the City Bus Tour“, a trip to Princeton Campus, a trip to a Baseball match etc. And that’s all for free. I’m really curious about the trips!

 

Yesterday I was invited to Kirsten’s aunts house- eating. But it tasted delicious! Her family (until now I just know her mum, her aunt Barb, her uncle Dave and her sister Shannon) is so kind. They are just awesome, like the American people in general, whom I’ve met so far. They are putting a lot of effort into  getting to know us, our culture and our customs. AMERICANS- go for it!