Move-in day for all of Cabrini’s sophomore through senior students was Aug. 30, 2015.
According to Akira Massenburg, Assistant Director of Residence Life, 208 sophomore students moved onto campus this year.
Moving in as a first-year student or a transfer student to Cabrini is facilitated by orientation leaders here at the college. Upperclass students assist new students and their families with moving the students into their new dorm room which often makes the transition easier.
Sophomore move-in is different. There are no upperclassmen or orientation leaders to help students and families on move-in day. Sophomore year is about growth and learning to navigate college more independently. Move-in day is the first step in this process.
Sophomore students have a variety of different housing options to choose from. They have the opportunity to live in one of seven on-campus houses or in East Residence hall.
Sophomore student, Jackie Neary, is living in the Dixon house this year, also known as house two.
“My move-in experience this year was hot, rushed but exciting,” Neary said. “Move-in this year was easier because last year being a freshman I over-packed but this year I knew what I needed.”
Some students said that moving in this year was no big deal and that it was okay that there was no help from upperclassmen.
Kieran Kramer, a sophomore student, also living in the Dixon house this year, said that his move-in was smooth.
“I had my wonderful roommates to move me in with my parents as well and I did it last year so I was prepared,” Kramer said.
On the other hand, student Elizabeth DiTullio said that although she was not expecting help from upperclassmen on move-in day, moving in without their help was difficult.
“It was a lot harder getting up the steps with all my stuff,” DiTullio said. “The day was hectic, annoying and tiring.”
Transfer and first-year students are always given a three-day orientation experience once they are moved into Cabrini. It gives the new students time to acclimate to their new environment, learn their way around the campus and meet new people.
DiTullio felt going to class the day after move-in day was a tough transition.
“I felt that I couldn’t get settled and switch my mind over,” DiTullio said.
