fall 2008 - Northwestern College

Classic: What from home are you missing the most?
Family 40%
Mom’s cooking and free food and laundry 20%
Friends 17%
My own room and familiar bed 10%
Familiar landscapes and landmarks 7%
Pets 7%
Air conditioning 2%
Cable TV 2%
Clean bathroom and warm shower 2%
Use of parents’ car 2%
“I miss the mountains.” David Johnson, Yreka, Calif.
“I miss my dog Panther—he’s my best friend and cuddle-buddy
during storms.” Becca Smidt, Kanawha, Iowa
“I’m from Arizona; I miss Mexican food.” Collin Johnson,
Tucson, Ariz.
“Ever since my brothers and I could walk, it seems, we’ve all
been involved in lots of different activities that keep us really
busy. But each evening at suppertime, we’d all sit at the table
as a family and talk and laugh about the adventures of the day.
I miss that.” Kristen Menchaca, Columbus, Neb.
Classic: What’s on your list of things you wish you’d brought?
P Air conditioner
P Bike
P Blankie
P Bookends to keep my textbooks
from falling off my shelves
P Bowl, spoon and fork
P Car
P Chair
P More clothes
P Room decorations
P Fan
P More food
P Light for my bed so I can read
when my roommate’s asleep
P Printer for my computer
P The remote for my DVD player
P My retainer
P My robe!
P Robot to read all my assignments
P More pairs of shoes
P More pictures
P My Social Security
card
P Storage boxes
P Towels
P Bigger trash can
P TV—I missed the end of the Olympics!
P Winter coat—I’m sure I’ll wish I’d brought one.
Classic: What’s the best advice you got about starting college?
“Never change who you truly are just to fit in.” Lisa Walters,
Zeeland, Mich.
“Study your buns off!” Amber Taylor, Sioux Falls, S.D.
“Get to know people with allergies, because they get to have air
conditioners.” Matt Negaard, Sioux City, Iowa
“Check your oil and tire pressure because Dad won’t be
doing it anymore.” Anna Cloeter, Lincoln, Neb.
“Come home often—but not too often.” Erica Graber,
Marion, S.D.
“My sister told me college is scary at first, and you feel out of
your comfort zone. But now that she’s a senior, she’s so
excited to return to college and see all her friends. I hope
that happens for me too.” Jenna Van Oort, Orange City
“Get organized and don’t procrastinate.” Jacklyn Brooks,
Sioux Falls, S.D.
“Enjoy it because it’s the time of your life.” Courtney Goeldner,
Clive, Iowa
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