The college experience has many different levels. While it's true most incoming freshman have been a student for at least 12 years, the world of being a college "student" is quite different from that of a high school "student" with many layers of the college experience to adjust to like living away from home, managing time, and meeting people.
Living away from home is one of the best aspects of the college experience. Many students look forward to moving to a new city and becoming a college student and learning about independence at the same time-- just learning to do your own laundry can be overwhelming for many. Learning time management at the same time you're learning the importance of going to class can be a challenge. Learning every day!
The residence hall is an instant community with opportunities to meet new people. For some students the first year is more focused on the social world of college not the academic world. Very quickly students feel pressure to make a decision about where to live during their sophomore year......maybe before they have 'settled in' and have a good balance between academics and the social world of college.
Students have many choices to answer the question of "Where to live" their sophomore year since WVU only requires students to live on campus in residence halls for one year. Harless Center at Central Place is an option I hope many will consider. The community at Harless Center will be academic, spiritual, independent, and fun. I believe it will provide a perfect mix for the college sophomore to thrive at WVU. Our downtown location can eliminate the need to have a car, which can be a major HASSLE in Morgantown. Apartment style living will help the transition towards independent living. The community of WVU students making serious academic progress and encouraging each other is a wonderful aspect of the community. The community of WVU students challenging each other spiritually will enhance the experiences of meeting new people.
Imagine the possibilities.......
Ellen Trovato
Board of Directors, Harless Center
Board of Directors, Harless Center
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