There are two types of students at the University of Louisville. There are students who just go to class and focuses on class work. Then there are the student who attend school events, are involved in organizations, clubs and academic groups. But one of the best ways to get involved is to join a sports club, or sports recognized student organization at U of L.
As a freshman at a rather large university the feelings you have can be overwhelming. The University of Louisville, and its 20,000-plus student body live and learn in the heart of a bustling metropolitan area exceeding one million in population. Not only are students forced to take classes in which they may not be interested, learn the layout of the campus, deal with new found freedom, but a lot of time students come from far away and know few to no people.
Much of what makes college so memorable for students, many often say, starts with living in a residence hall. While the University of Louisville is known for being a commuter campus, a good chunk of it's 22,000-plus students do live on campus. Just under a quarter - some 22 percent on average annually - of Cardinals fill the residence halls and campus apartments each year.
When news from the front proves grimmer by the day, it is the natural instinct of any patriotic, god-fearing American to become dissatisfied with any given war. When it comes to military conflict, we democratically-minded peoples don't have quite the staying power needed to get the job done.
"Animal House," "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Van Wilder" - these Hollywood features conjure up images of the wild and undisciplined nature of Greek life on college campuses. And while Greeks do of course have their share of fun, the organizations at U of L involve a lot more.
David Letterman has a top 10, but I have a top 20 of my best advice. 1. Always cram 20 minutes before an exams. 2. Leave your door shut. You probably wouldn't like the people across from you anyway. 3. Never wear shower shoes. Who doesn't love foot fungus? 4.
College students are frequently painted as vacuous losers hopped up on Yoo-Hoos. All iPods and few brains, people say. So if you'll be a freshman in the fall, get prepared for steady attacks on your newly-formed opinions as well as insinuations that you belong in diapers.
The first few weeks of the first semester of college can be scary, stressful and overwhelming for many freshmen. Whether it is their first time away from home or just their first time with such a crowd of people, the whole college scene may be intimidating.
Will you know anybody on your first day of classes? There is an easy way to meet students in your field of study or interest whether it is finding a cure for cancer or discussing anime. With more than 235 recognized student organizations (RSO) at the University of Louisville, finding a group or groups feeding your interests should not be difficult.
The United States of America is a country that has the world's most prosperous economy, which is one of the reasons foreigners are tempted to emigrate to our country. However, if too many people start living illegally and not paying taxes, plenty of damage could be done to our thriving economy.
