Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Elon

At Octagon Café, if you want something that isn't on meal plan but costs $2.50 or less, you can ask to use your “two-fifty” exchange to get whatever it is—yogurt and cereal, or Ben and Jerry's! If you go over $2.50, you can pay the difference using Phoenix Cash or Meal Dollars.

Go to the Organization Fair! There you will learn everything you ever wanted to know (and probably more) about all the clubs and organizations on campus.

The Writing Center is there to help you perfect any and all your papers, so you can get the best grade possible. The Center is located in the 1st floor of Belk Library in the back right corner. Their hours are Monday–Thursday 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. and Sunday–Thursday 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

You can purchase unlimited aerobics classes for only $10 for the entire year, $5 per semester. Simply go into the Koury Fitness Center and ask at the information desk.

The closets are pretty small, so don't bring all your winter clothes when you first move in. Wait until Fall Break, and swap summer for winter apparel.

Water guns are awesome stress-relievers.

Safe Rides will pick you up from a party and bring you back to your dorm without any public embarrassment. If you choose to drink, stay safe and don't drive—that's why Safe Rides is here.