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As the campus springs to life for the new academic year, we extend a heartfelt welcome to both new and returning students. Amid the historic setting of Yale, you are embarking on a journey that blends tradition with innovation, camaraderie with individual growth. To light your path, we've asked our alumni community to share their invaluable experiences. We hope this guidance serves as a compass as you navigate the vibrant landscape of learning, discovery, and personal development.

 

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"Save space for connecting with your fellow students. Build bonds to carry you beyond Yale."

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"Take opportunities for office hours. Meeting your professors here can help with a thesis later."

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"Go to the small events with notable speakers."

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"Visit the libraries often. They are beautiful spaces to study and think and there are so many resources."

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"Focus on your strengths and earn success. It's Yale!"

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"Eat and hydrate. Go to the gym. Make friends!"

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"Be community-minded. Accepting and giving support makes success possible."

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"Enjoy the small moments and take time to appreciate where you are... and hug friends tight!"

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