A Walk in Her Shoes…
July 17, 2009
Jasmine Danielle
August 28th is a very exciting day for upcoming MVNU freshmen. That is the day that we are no longer confined to the yesteryear’s. It’s a new beginning, a new breath of fresh air, and a new home. It’s also move in day. Every freshmen has uncontrollable amounts of emotions; anxious, excited, curious, and that is only the tip of the iceberg. So out of curiosity, I interviewed a sophomore who has experienced what freshmen life is all about. Her name is Lauren Schimmelpfennig. She was gracious enough to give me an exclusive sneak peak into what to expect.
Question 1: What made you choose MVNU?
Lauren: I chose MVNU because I really wanted a christian university. I really knew that I wanted to go to Mount Vernon since my freshman year of high school. My babysitter from when I was little went to Mount Vernon and then became an admissions councilor there so she was my admissions councilor. I am not Nazarene but I had some friends that were and I went to their youth groups and I heard a lot about Mount Vernon there.
Question 2: What have you decided to major in?
Lauren: Early Childhood Education
Question 3: Has that changed since coming to MVNU?
Lauren: Yes it has! All through high school (all 4 years) I wanted to be a Minister/Youth Minister. Then about a month before school started I changed to Psychology. Then at the end of fall semester I changed to Art Education, and then a few weeks later I changed it to Early Childhood Education. And I must say that every single time I said that I was not going to change my major again. But I really think that I am staying with this now lol. I’m just positive this time 
Question 4: Describe the classic “first day of school”, feelings, emotions, thoughts etc.
Lauren: The First Day of Classes!!! It was a mix of emotions. A lot of fun. I mean, of course everyone is nervous but there is really no need to be. It was great. I remember talking to friends from high school on the phone, we all felt so “grown-up” haha.
Question 5: What was move in day like?
Lauren: Move in day is also full of mixed emotions. It is great. Students help you carry everything in so that makes it less work but its still a lot of work putting the rooms together. It is really exciting meeting everyone. And its sad to leave your family, but also exciting “being on your own”. That night my roommate and I decided to go on a taco bell run at 11pm and it felt so weird not having to ask our parents or tell anyone that we were leaving. We wanted to ask our RA… I think we might have:)
Question 6: What was the best thing about freshman year?
Lauren: The best thing about freshman year would be all the friends! I loved always having people around. There is never a dull moment in the dorms!
Question 7: What was the least appealing thing about freshman year?
Lauren: The least appealing thing about freshman year… Ummm… I can’t really think of anything. I mean, I guess its not that fun to buy text books and spend all that money but they did help in class haha.
Question 8: Any advice for incoming freshman?
Lauren: Advice: Go to SI!!! SI is the group tutoring that I am sure you have all heard a ton about and you will hear more about. It really helps!
I’m horrible at math and I went and ended up getting A’s on math tests! Which let me just say is way higher then what I got on my high school math tests.
And if you have Music in the Western World… go to Music SI for sure. It is actually fun and it gives you the answers to the tests.
SI cuts your studying time in half! It makes studying so much easier!
And don’t worry about a thing! The Naz is great!
Lauren was big help in giving a little bit of what to expect. She is also a cheerleader and has really helped me find things to get involved in. Everyone’s experience will be different, which is the exciting part. I look forward to meeting everyone and creating our own memories that we can share with the next scared, nervous, unsuspecting class of freshmen. =)
Until next time, Peace Faith & Happiness
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1. Kaitlyn | July 21, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Those questions and answers are great. I’m only a senior in high school, but they will help me next year when I go to MVNU.