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| [Source: Jullisa Sanchez] |
Found in
between all three Palo Verde dormitories on the North side of Arizona State
University, there is a newly remodeled spot built specifically for the
residents, often called “Palo Verde Beach”. It has recently been made into a
beautiful, grassy area with big steps surrounding it. It is the center of the
dorms where people often socialize. It is a nice place to sit and eat for many
residents, especially because it is right outside of the diner. It provides
such a great environment for everyone to be with their friends, meet others or
even to be alone. It really helps intergrade a social place into the dorm life for
everyone to simply relax and “hangout”. Many people also use the beach to get
active. People play soccer and frisbee and often times do yoga as well. Going
into the university can be very stressful and feel very lonesome, making it essential
to get involved. One does not necessarily have to become involved in sports and
clubs, although that is common; one can get involved by simply joining a game
of frisbee outside their dormitory at the beach.
Engaging in friendships and social meetings are very important and influential in the success of a student and the beach is one of many places at Arizona State that makes that possible. It is the environment that Arizona State brings forth and the general settings it provides for people to interact and share common interests, which make the beach such a great place. Socializing and being involved in school related activities, becomes significantly easier while living on campus. “[Residents] are more frequently involved with fraternities and sororities and more often participate in intramural athletics and in various social activities” (Chickering, 54). Being a resident makes it so much easier for students to adjust to the “big change” of college and to feel welcome. Residents are all experiencing the same thing, the new challenges, the new living obstacles and they can all relate and share experiences, making it easier on students.
Engaging in friendships and social meetings are very important and influential in the success of a student and the beach is one of many places at Arizona State that makes that possible. It is the environment that Arizona State brings forth and the general settings it provides for people to interact and share common interests, which make the beach such a great place. Socializing and being involved in school related activities, becomes significantly easier while living on campus. “[Residents] are more frequently involved with fraternities and sororities and more often participate in intramural athletics and in various social activities” (Chickering, 54). Being a resident makes it so much easier for students to adjust to the “big change” of college and to feel welcome. Residents are all experiencing the same thing, the new challenges, the new living obstacles and they can all relate and share experiences, making it easier on students.
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