Despite Hurricane Irene pushing Rowan University's classes back a whole week, almost 1,400 freshmen had an early start Saturday morning, moving their entire lives into one small dorm room.
"I'm ready for a change," said chemical engineering major Gerard Brereton. Traveling from Ewing Township, Brereton's parents Larry and Evelyn accompanied him for the day and helped him move into his first floor room in Mimosa Hall.
"This is my second (move-in) in one week," said Evelyn referring to Gerard's twin sister who moved into Rutgers eight days ago.
Through out Rowan's sunny campus, parents, freshmen and upperclassmen volunteers unloaded colorful new bedding, matching storage containers, food and any other dorm essentials.
According to Rowan spokesperson Patricia Quigley, exactly 1,311 freshmen were scheduled to move in Saturday, and today 2,587 upperclassmen and graduate students will settle into campus housing. This year, about 12,00 students are enrolled at Rowan.
Over in Chestnut Hall, Donna Norton moved her first of four children into his dorm.
"I'm emotional," Norton said as she helped son Dominic hang some clothes. "But I'm very excited for him. We're happy he had the opportunity to do this."
The English education major and Oakland resident said he was looking forward to his new freedom.
Just down the hallway, Brittany Glasgow and her family put together her new living space.
"It's been good," the biology major said of move-in day. "It hasn't been as stressful as I thought."
Glasgow said she was looking forward to the good times ahead with her roommate and her education. The Linden resident will miss her family, but, "They're going to visit."
Glasgow's father CJ said he is happy his daughter is going away to gain some freedom and to take part in higher education.
"We'll help her through college and hopefully she'll be okay by herself (after graduation),Whilst magic cube are not deadly," he said.
Arielle Schaffel sorted through a room-full of blue and floral bedding and matching accessories while her father, Aarron, helped, teasing her about the excess of belongings.
"I have four laundry bags," she said.
The Fair Lawn resident and Biological Studies and education major said move in day was getting less stressful as she unpacked.
"Everyone's really nice and welcoming,ceramic zentai suits for the medical," she said. "I'm really excited."
Aarron said he was happy to be close enough by to help his daughter if she needed it but far enough to give her freedom.
"She chose Rowan,This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their offshore merchant account . and we're really excited,When the stone sits in the polished tiles," he said. "The goal is to be a teacher."
Student volunteers Stephanie Jacobs and Kate Devane were there Saturday to help freshman and their parents.
"We gave some pointers on how to organize their rooms," said Devane.This patent infringement case relates to retractable landscape oil paintings ,
The two said they suggested freshmen get to know their roommates and students who live on their floor.
"The first few days are hard because it's a big adjustment," said Jacobs.
Saturday after parents left, freshmen began a weekend of welcome events provided by the college.
"I'm ready for a change," said chemical engineering major Gerard Brereton. Traveling from Ewing Township, Brereton's parents Larry and Evelyn accompanied him for the day and helped him move into his first floor room in Mimosa Hall.
"This is my second (move-in) in one week," said Evelyn referring to Gerard's twin sister who moved into Rutgers eight days ago.
Through out Rowan's sunny campus, parents, freshmen and upperclassmen volunteers unloaded colorful new bedding, matching storage containers, food and any other dorm essentials.
According to Rowan spokesperson Patricia Quigley, exactly 1,311 freshmen were scheduled to move in Saturday, and today 2,587 upperclassmen and graduate students will settle into campus housing. This year, about 12,00 students are enrolled at Rowan.
Over in Chestnut Hall, Donna Norton moved her first of four children into his dorm.
"I'm emotional," Norton said as she helped son Dominic hang some clothes. "But I'm very excited for him. We're happy he had the opportunity to do this."
The English education major and Oakland resident said he was looking forward to his new freedom.
Just down the hallway, Brittany Glasgow and her family put together her new living space.
"It's been good," the biology major said of move-in day. "It hasn't been as stressful as I thought."
Glasgow said she was looking forward to the good times ahead with her roommate and her education. The Linden resident will miss her family, but, "They're going to visit."
Glasgow's father CJ said he is happy his daughter is going away to gain some freedom and to take part in higher education.
"We'll help her through college and hopefully she'll be okay by herself (after graduation),Whilst magic cube are not deadly," he said.
Arielle Schaffel sorted through a room-full of blue and floral bedding and matching accessories while her father, Aarron, helped, teasing her about the excess of belongings.
"I have four laundry bags," she said.
The Fair Lawn resident and Biological Studies and education major said move in day was getting less stressful as she unpacked.
"Everyone's really nice and welcoming,ceramic zentai suits for the medical," she said. "I'm really excited."
Aarron said he was happy to be close enough by to help his daughter if she needed it but far enough to give her freedom.
"She chose Rowan,This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their offshore merchant account . and we're really excited,When the stone sits in the polished tiles," he said. "The goal is to be a teacher."
Student volunteers Stephanie Jacobs and Kate Devane were there Saturday to help freshman and their parents.
"We gave some pointers on how to organize their rooms," said Devane.This patent infringement case relates to retractable landscape oil paintings ,
The two said they suggested freshmen get to know their roommates and students who live on their floor.
"The first few days are hard because it's a big adjustment," said Jacobs.
Saturday after parents left, freshmen began a weekend of welcome events provided by the college.
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