Quick Tips for Freshmen

As students fresh out of high school, you might have questions about campus life and college behavior. Here are four  tips to help you get by.

Are you hungry for a late night snack? If you're sitting in your dorm, suddenly get the craving for a snack, and realize The Café closed at 10:30, don't fret! There are a number of delivery services around to help out when you get that late night craving. Big Tony's is always a good choice when it comes to pizza, calzones, pasta, wraps and subs. They're open till 4 a.m. every day and there are a plethora of menus on campus.

How can I make it across campus? The best way to get to East Campus from the residence halls or Lot J (depending on the weather) is to walk towards the Student Union, then go between Donovan and Horace Mann. After this, you can go up the hill that brings you right next to Henry Barnard School, then travel around Craig-Lee, between Alger and the Arts Center, and head to the sidewalk that runs on the side of Whipple. East Campus should now be in your view and if you can't get there just by sight, then frankly, something is terribly wrong.

Where's the best place to park and how do I get a good spot? If you're coming to RIC in the morning, the best thing to do would be to come early. You just may be lucky enough to get into the Student Union Loop (Lot K) or a very close spot in Lot J. If you couldn't manage a morning commute and are coming in the afternoon, then the best place to park would be behind the dorms if you need to get to a building on the Quad or near the Nazarian Center, if you have a class in Whipple or on East Campus. Another really good idea is to find a friend who doesn't care if you stay over one night a week and park in back of the dorms.

What's there to do around Providence and how can I get around if I don't have a car? The best way to get around Providence is RIPTA. The busses generally run every half hour during the day and every hour at night Monday through Friday. However, Saturdays can be a little tricky, and busses do not come to RIC on Sundays.

In Providence, there are numerous activities and places to go. The mall, Bank of America City Center Skating Rink, AS220 and WaterFire are all within walking distance of Kennedy Plaza. Also, for those legal adults, there are a couple 18+ clubs around Providence for both men and ladies.