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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.

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).

IIT Parent Network

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Welcome to the IIT Parent Network. All parents and guardians will receive this newsletter every month. Our hope is that you will enjoy the updates about campus events, as well as, feel connected to the university. Please view our numerous resources at parents.iit.edu.
We are excited to have you as part of the IIT community. Please contact Katie Murphy-Stetz at murphy@iit.edu or (312) 567-3080 with comments, questions, and suggestions.

Events

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

Housing and Dining

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Living on campus is a great way to find support for the many challenges associated with being a busy college student.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

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