Campus Blog

There are almost six weeks left of the fall 2015 semester at GVSU. Where has the time gone? Students are now facing short days, dark nights, cold temperatures, and, even more stressful, plenty of term papers and finals. It’s this stretch of time that can feel like a nightmare for many of our resident students, and so we offer some tips on how to make it through to the end of the semester without losing your mind. Here they are: 

Halloween is one of Americans’ favorite holidays, and there are plenty of fun and spooky things to do this year in Allendale to celebrate it. It’s a fantastic time of year! But whether you’ll be out at your old haunts or partying closer to home, we at Meadows Crossing would like you to stay safe while you’re doing it. Here are some tips for making sure that your Halloween experience is not a genuinely scary one:

It can be hard to change living arrangements, and it’s one of the things that creates a lot of anxiety for college students who are new at living away from home. Juggling day-to-day life responsibilities as well as learning to excel at school is a bit of a trick. Most of us feel comfortable with routines we’ve established, even when they constrain us or have become outdated. This is why moving to a new place can feel so challenging.

What a lovely summer we have had in Allendale this year - moderate temperatures, lots of sun; it’s been a great time to get out and explore what West Michigan has to offer, whether that’s water-based fun or not. It’s always good to get away from the grind of schedules and schoolwork.

Summer in Michigan allows sportsmen (or women!) to pursue any number of water-based activities, including swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing.