We are at the beginning of the 2008/2009 academic year. No matter whether you are a new resident or returning resident, it is a brand new start!

For current/returning residents, it is time to show your enthusiasm and hospitality to the new residents and help them to get used to hall life as soon as possible. For example, show them around in the Student Residence and tell them of the important sites such as Homey Kitchen, Student Residence Office (SRO), and so on. Tell them about the use of Multi-function Halls A, B and C, the residence life policies and hall rules, how to use the Laundry Room and Common Room in their Hall, how to call a delivery, the meaning of some abbreviations such as RA (Residents’ Association), RT (Residence Tutor), etc. These are easy ways to make friends with new residents.

For new residents, if you want to adjust to the new environment as soon as possible, connect with others through communication and interaction. Stay open-minded in communicating with your roommate about common issues and bridging differences, such as study habits, room setting, hosting room guests, noise level, etc. Do not hesitate to ask current residents for ideas about our hall life. If they are not in a hurry, they will be very happy to help with your problems or show you around. What’s more, if you are an English or Putonghua speaker, they will be happy to practise with you. Find out the floor Tutor and Floor Representative for your floor, check with them about the forthcoming floor and hall activities. Attend the floor meetings and gatherings, which are very good opportunities to interact and make friends with others.

For all residents, now that the new semester has begun, some hall activities held by SRO or the RA of your Hall are coming soon. Joining your Hall’s orientation activities is a good start to get to know your Hall and new friends. Try your best to support your Hall and enjoy a wonderful hall life! Don’t forget to keep abreast of updated news by reading ResLink and checking out the EBS of SRO.