Most teens heading toward college have been told again and again that their freshman year will be the best of the next four years of their life. While there’s a lot to look forward to, there’s also a lot to be scared about. The pressure to be involved in groups and extracurriculars is strong, but the fear of how to get involved is much stronger. An ARC, or Academic Residential Community is the perfect way to start off on the right foot in college, both socially and educationally. Here are eight reasons why you should consider living in an ARC.
- Making friends becomes the easiest part of your first year
- You’ll study together
- More importantly, you’ll party together
- You’ll share everything
- Your common interests will keep you active
- Despite your commonalities, others will appreciate your differences
- You’ll be surrounded by others who are driven, which in turn will motivate you
- These friends will last
Check out the University of Oregon’s housing page for more information.
All photos courtesy of Julia Olson, a member of The Community for Environmental Leaders in Walton North on the U of O’s campus.