All incoming first-year students at Colorado State University are required to attend a two-day orientation, giving them the opportunity to form their first impressions of the Ram lifestyle before officially matriculating as students. The new Rams, many of whom are freshly graduated from high school, shared their feelings on their upcoming college journies at CSU.
“It’s really nerve-wracking — I’m terrified right now,” said Daisha VanBeek, an incoming theater major from Wisconsin. “I just don’t know anyone, and I’m scared to open up. But it’s also super cool, and I like it. I’m excited.”
Several students said they were met with a warm welcome from CSU and were excited to attend, although they were nervous about starting college in general. Ethan Riegle, a new mechanical engineering student, said CSU had an overwhelming number of things to offer…