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Hi! You can attempt to connect on your own from this webpage: http://www.smcvt.edu/On-Campus/Offices-and-Services/Information-Technology/Printing-and-Computing/Printing-Resources.aspx OR you can go to IT and they can help you out!

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Mon/Tues: 6:30 am and Wed - Fri: 5:45 am - life of a summer intern.

Hey! My recommendation is to bring only Fall clothes initially if you are going to be able to go home for Thanksgiving. Bring one warm jacket and you should be set until then. At thanksgiving, you can rotate out your fall/Summer clothes for winter clothes. If you are far away like myself and not going home until winter break, pack clothes that you can wear for warm weather but that can transfer to winter like dresses that can be worn with tights. I don't have an exact amount for you, but I recommend leaving behind anything you think "oh I might want to wear that" but you havent worn in ages. You won't need it. Hope this helps!

Trampoline. It's the sport no body has heard of and totally rocks!

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Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Preferably @GreenMtnCoffee Sumatra Blend with French Vanilla creamer.

RAs are chosen through a competitive application and interview process. Students can apply for RA positions going into their sophomore year. The official description of the position can be found here: http://www.smcvt.edu/studentlife/offices/descriptions.asp The process can be found here: http://www.smcvt.edu/studentlife/office/ra_selection.asp

One RA, Adrianna, has this advice for you: "When you are asked the questions during the interview, be yourself and come prepared with some good ideas. During the selection process, just try to work as best as can and try to be relaxed too. It may seem intimidating but just be yourself and try to have fun."

One thing to note is that if you receive Work-Study as part of your financial aid, the RA position will replace that work study.

Hope this helps!

I assume that by "party screen," you mean "party scene." :)
SMC is a dry campus and no drinking is allowed for students under the age of 21, which aligns with federal law. For those who are 21, drinking is permitted only in the townhouses which are "wet" housing. Students, who are 21, will occasionally go into Burlington to take part in the bar scene.
There is partying in college and it is a personal risk to participate in these activities if you are underage. Because we are a residential college, the school strives to put on events on the weekends such as the Friday/Saturday night grill, comedians, bands, ect. There are always a million things to do both on and off campus. Feel free to ask follow-ups if I didn't fully answer your question!
xo Gabbi

I personally feel that living with a best friend can seriously strain a relationship. Living together is much different than being best friends. Some of the best roommates are friendly, but not best friends. I also think that rooming with a "random" roommate gives you are larger friend group from the get-go. Living someone new teaches you a lot of new things. I think college is made amazing by all the people we meet.
All that being said, it is completely up to you. I can understand the comfort in rooming with a close friend.

You know what? I am not completely sure. I think it might be some of the Res Life staff, but I think your best answer will come from asking the Saint Michael's account: http://www.formspring.me/SaintMichaels. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

Global Communications is an incredible class! It is challenging, frustrating, and SO worth taking. (Not that you can avoid it as an MJD major!)

It is offered every Spring and taught by Professor Hyde. When you take it, I imagine you will find that most of your MJD friends are in the class as well since it is only offered once a year.

My greatest challenge yet has been learning the countries of the world. Hyde gives you a map, number approximately 90 random countries, and says "name them. With 194 (plus or minus a few) countries, it all seemed like a daunting task, but now that I've taken the exam I feel less ignorant. Sometimes I think "I've seen a lot of the world. I've seen 7 countries," but then I realized that my sense of place was terrible. East and West and North and South can really twist a girl around. However, my new found knowledge has already proved handy.

For example, I got my haircut today by a cosmetology student from Moldova, a country located between Ukraine and Romania where they speak Romanian and Russian. Also, a World Cup ski race was recently hosted in Andorra, a small country between Spain and France. In fact, it is so small, I could barely find it on the map.

It's also caused me to do a lot of self-reflection. In fact, I am currently counting the number of clothing items I have per Hyde's request. I'm at 118 and still counting.... It just makes you realize how much we have and really ask "how much do I need?"

All in all, I am really loving the course and despite the fact that it is difficult and sometimes overwhelming, you will gain a lot from it!

If you have more specific questions, feel free to follow up!

Hi,

Just to preface this answer, I'll tell you a little about me. I was born and raised Catholic, was confirmed, and since then I have entered a church maybe 5 times. Now here is my answer!

The school itself embraces many Christian values, particularly those of the Edmundites who founded SMC, such as community service. Obviously, community service is strictly a "Christian" value. I like to think that SMC takes the best parts of religion to create a great academic/college environment.

That being said attending mass isn't mandatory. The only mandatory religion activities are a Christianity class and 200-level religion course. The 100-level class is more like a history class than a religion class you might see in middle school and high school. I found my Varieties of Christianity class with Professor Patterson (highly recommend) very interesting. I was never pressed to be a devout Catholic or convert to Greek Orthodoxy. The class is simply to educate you on the different varieties of Christianity. The 200-level will vary more in topic. Courses offered include (these can vary): Symbols in Christianity, Philosophy of Religion, Buddhism, or Women in Christianity amongst many other classes.

Hope this helps!
-Gabbi

Oh, I don't know yet. I might celebrate the new year with a good nights sleep. :) Campus isn't really a bumpin' place right now.

Hey Upperclassman,

Contact Public Safety. I usually email Peter Soons (psoons@smcvt.edu). If you just want a general pass (a sticker for your window), I believe you can just pick one up in public safety/fire and rescue building. If you want zone parking (townhouses or suites), you will need to apply for a $45 pass which are given based on seniority and they haven't sent out the application email yet for Spring semester. I imagine that will be going out relatively soon. Hope this helps! Have a happy new year :)

My recommendation is cozy socks. :) Unfortunately, you can't have a space heater in your room. If you are like me, you like to keep the window cracked for fresh air which isn't really conducive to keeping the heat in. I'm really all about the thick socks and a cozy sweater. Your other option is to invite a lot of friends over and dance around to some loud music. Your room will be baking in seconds.

My social media skills/knowledge came, at first, from @MalloryWood. Now, I get a lot of my knowledge from following Twitter feeds of people in the marketing industry, particularly social media for marketing, (especially in highered) such as @higheredlive. Finding a great 'Tweeter' can give you exposure to a lot of different blogs on the subjject. Mashable.com is also a great source for articles on how to use different platforms, updates to the platforms, ect. As far as graphic design skills, I took New Media 1 and 2 (now called Digital Arts 1 and 2) at SMC with Professor Sultze.

Hey! When you get on the North Bus, just ask the driver to let you know where Sloane is! :) They are really nice. As I recall it is the second stop. Like I said, just ask them to let you know! xo