- Network. Use your Christopher Newport Class Facebook page with all of those in your class year! There are tons of opportunities always being posted on the page, and you should definitely take advantage of this. Go to events and meet other like-minded people! In addition, be sure to create and join group chats with people who are on your hall or those who share your major. This is a great way to get to know people.
- Research for Jobs. There are so many opportunities for work at Christopher Newport and in Newport News. It’s important to jump-start your job search and begin researching now. Discover what jobs appeal to you the most and design your resume accordingly.
- Plan Your Move-In. If you’re anything like me, you’ll wait till the day before college move-in to pack. Hopefully, you’re not like me. Start thinking about moving in now. Consider car space, amount of cars, carpooling, size of the rooms, amount of drawer/closet space when deciding what to bring, etc. You’ll be spending a whole year on campus, and while, you’ll visit home – it’s still certainly better to have everything prepared beforehand.
- Get Excited. The next four, or however many years you choose to stay here, are going to be some of the best of your life. Christopher Newport will put you on the path to success and you’ll stay on it for the rest of your life. So, get excited and get ready to come to Christopher Newport! We’re all waiting for you!
