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First Generation College Students: Tips for a Successful Freshman Year

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Because first generation college students don't have immediate family members to give them inside tips on what to expect at college, they may find it harder to adapt to campus life. Below are steps of things your student should do as a first generation college student to help ensure they have the most successful first year in college.

IIT Student Government Association

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Illinois Institute of Technology’s Student Government Association (SGA) and its members dedicate themselves to improving academics, student life, and student-administrator communications.

Housing & Residential Services

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Learn about residence halls, the residence hall handbook, and room cancellation policy.

IIT Dining Services

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The backgrounds, tastes, values and nutritional requests of IIT students vary and Dining Services offers many options designed to provide a variety of healthy food choices.

IIT Student Life

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The Office of Student Life promotes student learning and involvement beyond the classroom by offering programs and events that facilitate student growth on an intellectual, personal and social level.

IIT Spiritual Life and Service Learning

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The Office of Spiritual Life and Service Learning provides resources and support for all students regardless of religious affiliation.

Intramurals@IIT

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IIT is excited to introduce the Office of Intramurals & Recreation. With this new office comes new initiatives. Students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to give their input about recreational programs at IIT through the Intramurals & Recreation Advisory Board. The IIT community can also take advantage of Pilates, Yoga, Belly-Dancing, and Tai Chi classes. Students participate for free. For more information visit http://www.illinoistechathletics.com/f/Intramurals_and_Recreation.php

The Importance of Internships

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Internships are work-related learning experiences that provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in a particular career field. Internships provide an opportunity to experiment and pursue careers that match academic and personal interests. As a career builder, internships are a chance to gain exposure to fields of interest without making a permanent commitment. This article explores the value of internships and why every college student should explore opportunities.

A Note from one of IIT's Sponsors: Care Packs with Love (CPL)

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We're thrilled to welcome your son or daughter to IIT.  Miss 'em already?  Care Packs with Love (CPL) is IIT's source for heart-warming, cost-effective care packages that send "a hug from home" before homesickness sets in.  Save yourself the shopping, the packing, the shipping, the hassle; sit back and enjoy the delight your IIT student shares when he receives his creative, fun, quality care package.  Care Packs with Love offers simple, fast, reliable online ordering for all occasions.  Visit us at 
www.carepackswithlove.com or call us at 1-888-675-HUGS (4847).

Events at IIT

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IIT hosts a wide variety of programs and events on campus every year.

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