Living on Campus

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It’s time to meet Arianna, our housing and dining expert. She’s an RA, so she organizes a ton of fun events and activities to bring students together and bond as a community. The residence halls are where AIC students really get to know each other and make the college feel like home. The floor is all yours, Arianna.

– Thank you, Alex, and hi everyone. Just last year I was a shy transfer student hoping to come outta my shell, find a diverse group of people to connect with, and get involved on campus. AIC has been the perfect place for me to grow. I’ve pushed me out of my comfort zone and made new connections by going to cool events, club meetings and becoming a residence assistant. As an RA, I enjoy creating a safe, cohesive, and fun living environment for my residents. I organize programs, learn leadership skills, and make new friends on campus. I love making sure everyone feels safe and supported in their res hall. When I started, I was worried about juggling school, working on campus, and my responsibilities as an RA. It was an adjustment, but here at AIC, the high value placed on academics with support for the whole student experience has helped me maintain my responsibilities. AIC is an easy campus to navigate. We have three main residence halls right here in main campus. Hines Hall, Magna Hall and Pouch Hall right behind me. You can take the shuttle to get to Edge Edwards Complex, which has the suite style rooms at Broadhurst Hall and Edgewood Hall and the traditional doubles at Street Hall. Students 21 and over, get special access to ACORN grad apartments. Our dining options include the dining commons which offers a wide variety of good food and my personal favorite, the Hive, which is a food court. It even has Starbucks. It’s where I love to sit by the cozy fire with my friends and have a snack. I’m excited to put all the invaluable skills I’ve learned from my studies and college experience to good use in the future. But first I’ll continue my MBA here at AIC and start a new internship. All right, Arianna signing off. Back to you, Alex.

– Arianna, thank you for showing us around the res halls. Those students are so lucky to have you as their RA. It sounds like you’re the perfect fit for the role as someone who can lead and be a helpful resource for students. Thanks, Arianna, and good luck on your internship.