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All right, everyone, let’s go meet Niko over at Dugmore, Central’s newest residence hall. Campus has a total of 25 residence halls and apartments. Niko, is a music education major in Central’s nationally ranked music program, and is earning a degree in Spanish. He’s lived on campus since day one. Here’s Niko to explain how that’s had such a positive impact on his time here at Central.

– Hi Alex. Thanks so much for having me. When I was in high school, I didn’t even know about CWU. I only knew the name, because a friend of mine moved here when I was a junior. I came to visit her, and the campus, and I instantly felt in love. My time here has been amazing. I made some great friends in the first weekend and it turned out we were all on the marching band together. So I see them every day. Over my last few years here, Central’s given me a place to thrive, and grow into my own person. I absolutely love living on campus. It completely enhances my experience. Everything super close by, and it’s easy to get around. I’m able to branch out and do or be everything I want. From theater productions to in real sports, to working as an RA in my residence hall, I basically get to do as much as I could fit into my day. The campus culture is so accepting, and welcoming. From the different clubs and organizations on campus, to the friends you meet in your residence halls to become your family. For the people you meet downtown, Central really feels like home. In addition to all the awesome activities, and events each week, Central also has plentiful resources to help students with health awareness right here on campus. I’m off to teach music in the public school soon, and I really feel like Central’s helped me find my way to my passion. I’ve met lifelong friends and colleagues here on this campus, and I can’t imagine having gone anywhere else. Thanks so much for letting me share this with you, Alex.

– Thanks Niko. For telling us the benefits of living on campus. It’s definitely an essential part of the Central experience. Not only are students more plugged into the campus community, and it’s easier to attend events, but students who live on campus tend to have higher GPAs. So it’s also a smart choice. Way to go Niko.