Wow, what an incredible first day of SHO TIME! Not even with all the force of a great typhoon or colors of the wind could it rain on the spirits of the incoming scholars! They just kept swimming through registration and move-in, and after a while the rain doesn’t bother us anyway! As I walked around Simmons helping the incoming scholars moving in, I met so many new, smiling faces that I can’t wait to get to know better during their time in Schreyer. I’m so excited to think of how these new scholars will achieve things they never thought possible while they are here at Penn State – They make the magic!
Tears & Cheers was emotional, but parents and scholars knew it was only “See you later!” rather than “Goodbye.” Because saying goodbye means going away, and going away means forgetting. As scholars we never forget where we came from or what it took for us to get here to being Penn Staters and Schreyer Scholars.
The rain may have moved ice breakers indoors, but that didn’t stop any of the fun! I love ice breakers because while they can get super awkward sometimes, they really work magic on getting rid of those nerves! Then during dinner Mike the Mailman and the Nittany Lion stopped by for a bit, and they were a huge hit! Only the first day of college and already the scholars are meeting Penn State celebrities! 🙂
Day 1 came to a loud and spirited close with the crowd favorite event PlayFair. Non-stop ice breakers, games, and dancing is always a hit with scholars and OLs, and this year was no exception. The newest members of our Schreyer family spent the night making friends and having an amazing time, and it was a perfect ending to a long, successful day. The friendships made tonight will surely last long into everyone’s college careers. Because nothing is more important than friendship.
To all of the incoming scholars, congratulations on being accepted into (and choosing!) Schreyer. The world is at your fingertips, so go out and seize the day! Meet more people, try more new things, and have experiences and memories that will last you a lifetime.
Welcome to our Schreyer family!