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Ashley

“When midsummer hit, I decided to sign up for an ArtSci Summer Weekend. Originally, I planned to stay home for as long as possible, because I was so nervous about coming down to St. Louis and about college life, but after some soul searching I decided to go for it.  After all, the program sounded like fun and what better way to begin the transition to college than with a weekend on campus? I am so glad I had a change of heart!  I highly recommend attending one of the ArtSci Summer Weekends.  I have such fond memories of my weekend and I made lasting friendships. In fact, some of my closest friends at Wash U are people I met during my weekend.  Additionally, I had the chance to get to know the greater St. Louis community and my Faculty Advisor, which put my mind at ease and instantly made me feel like a part of something important. With my schedule planned out and my courses selected, I spent the rest of the summer getting excited for my first year and my new home.” —Ashley Brosius, junior form Moline, IL

Tobi

“ArtSci Summer Weekends are a great way to get acquainted with campus, meet other incoming freshmen, and learn about opportunities early. I really enjoyed getting a chance to explore my home for the next four years. The ArtSci RA's were very helpful and I had a better sense of what it was like to be a student on campus from talking to them. I also made a few friends during my ArtSci weekend, which made the transition to college and orientation so much easier!” —Tobi Lee, junior from Franklin, TN

Jordan

“It was a great opportunity to meet people. I am still close with a few friends I made during the weekend.” —Jordan Figman, junior from Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Sam

"One of the best decisions I have made at Wash U was attending an ArtSci weekend before my freshman year. I wanted to attend for the early registration, the information from deans about classes, and a chance to experience a college dorm. However, my lasting memories of the experience were the friendships I made and the fun I had. Attending the weekend made me SO much more comfortable in the fall, and I felt like I had a group of friends even before orientation began. I could tell a clear difference between people that had been at an ArtSci weekend and those who hadn't from day 1, based on their level of comfort and belonging. To anyone considering- do not miss this amazing opportunity!" —Sam Moore, junior from Oklahoma City, OK

Sara

“I'm so grateful that I chose to attend an ArtSci Summer Weekend last year. I was able to meet incoming freshman like myself at activities like bowling and karaoke and became acquainted with the South 40 and main campus before move-in day. Attending the ArtSci weekend made orientation a lot less stressful because of the familiar faces I recognized, as well as allowed me to register early before the rest of my class which was really helpful.” —Sara Elster, sophomore from Hoffman Estates, IL

David

“ArtSci weekend was a great experience overall. It was a wonderful opportunity to create friendships that lasted well into college. Coming into college knowing a few familiar faces enabled me to feel at home at Wash U. Also, I developed a keen knowledge of the campus and its layout, which enabled me to know exactly where I was going on my first day of classes as a freshmen. Finally, registering for classes early at ArtSci weekend was extremely beneficial in ensuring that I got into all of the classes which I was interested in, prior to the freshman registration rush in August during Orientation week.” —David Messenger, junior from Bronx, NY

Austin

“The ArtSci Weekend Program was a wonderful introduction to campus life and the resources available to Wash U students. It was also fun to meet other students from all over the country and have the opportunity to form friendships before the school year even started!” —Austin Wilmot, junior from Dallas, TX