Cougs Make Life Better with Katelyn

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Say hello to Katelyn. She recognizes the value in living on campus. There’s no better place to spend time with your friends and make new ones all while being close to classes, multiple dining options, and free laundry. It’s an experience you will not wanna miss. Katelyn, let’s hear about your first year on campus and why you’re back for more.

– Thanks, Alex. I’ve always said I was born to be a Coug. Both my parents went to Washington State University and met here, so I grew up coming to football games and knew that I’d be a cougar. WSU allows me to prioritize my education while pursuing my passions and be involved in a loving community. I found my strongest sense of community within the residence halls and have made social and academic connections. I enjoyed my first year so much, that I became a resident advisor as a sophomore. It’s easy to make friends and build connections by studying in the lounges or walking to classes together, and I love the ease of getting food in the dining halls. We have one right next door, which has so many options to choose from. My favorite thing to do after class is get a snack with some friends from the market and decompress after a long day. To keep the sense of community, the residence halls host a ton of events year round. I helped put on a white elephant gift exchange last winter and my residents love our group movie nights in our on-campus theater. We also hold campus resource presentations accompanied with free pizza of course. As RAs, we strive to be knowledgeable on all the resources WSU provides. There are tutoring services, mental health resources, multicultural student centers, safety procedures, and opportunities to get involved on campus. Wherever you live on campus, you’ll find a sense of community surrounded by the support of your peers and RAs. I never expected that living in the residence halls would lead me to finding a job and developing lifelong connections. The skills I’ve learned here will help support me, in my academics, and my future goal of being a teacher. Back to you, Alex, and as always, go Cougs.

– Katelyn, if I have questions, while I’m on campus, I am coming to you. The quality of resources WSU has for students to be healthy and successful are incredible. You’ve made friends, received academic support, and it sounds like you had a lot of fun doing it. Thanks again, Katelyn.