<p>Fellow parents: yes, the instructions and stuff were in the maroon folder, and my D finally sat down and did it, thanks to you guys! I enjoyed looking through the course offerings with her and was impressed by how user-friendly the whole thing was, down to having the freshmen write letters to their advisors, discussing what they are excited about as far as college, and what concerns them. I also loved that they could select some organizations that they are interested in to learn about, etc. The whole process is far and away so much nicer and more friendly than what my older D went through at NYU.</p>
<p>Supruwoman, just a comment that relates to your original post and adding to NcMentor’s comment. My D is a freshman, she works with Campus Rec and specifically in the Club Sports division. She also participates in a Club Sport. She has met so many great students who are pursuing the different sports in which they participated in high school in a more fun, competitive “club” atmosphere. Elon Club Sports offers many different sports for both men and women. Often times, these students not only enjoy their practices and their competitions with their team, they also hang out with one another at meals, attend outings, tailgates, etc. with their teammates. It is a fabulous way for your D to make friends doing something she’s passionate about and an easy way to “find her kind of people”.</p>
<p>Thanks Clara. I will definitely pass that along to her 
Does your daughter find the time commitment of the club sports to be excessive? My daughter loves to play and enjoys a competitive atmosphere, but was concerned that as a freshman she may only want to commit at the intramural level.</p>
<p>Also, I noticed you said that your daughter is working on campus. Our daughter was offered work study, but I did some research and found out that of the 1500 students who are offered work study, less 500 of them actually take it, which looks like most students are not working on campus (so different from when I went to school – everyone worked). Has she found working to interfere with her adjustment to college or hurt her freshman experience at all?</p>
<p>Comment on the work study - my son has FA this year - and was approved for work study. I wanted him to adjust to college life first, so he did not look for a job first semester. He is a sport and event mgmt major - and decided he wanted to find a job on campus related to that - and he was able to do so this semester. It is not under work study, however, as he won’t have those funds next year and wanted to be sure he could continue this job beyond the one semester. I think he is working 8-10 hours/week - no problem fitting it in.</p>
<p>Yes, D is qualified for Work Study. During the second week of school she attend a job fair. The interview process for Campus Rec was much like “real world” interviewing–resume, etc. She LOVES her job and feels fortunate to have it as others she knows were unable to find employment first semester. She does not work as many hours has her Work Study qualifies her for, however I believe she works about the amount for which she has time. Because she works for club sports, all of the hours are “after school” time. She has two regular shifts per week and then is able to sign up to work games at her leisure. No the Club sport she participates in definitely does not interfere with studying or anything else. It is super flexible and team members practice when they can and play when they can. I definitely suggest she becomes involved in both a club sport and an on campus job immediately her freshman year. It will enable her to meet more people and help her to become involved right away. If you have any other specific questions, you can message me privately.</p>