Former Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture
Former Michigan Senator
Businessman, The Irwin Group
LSSU Outstanding Alumnus Award '91
Parents at Lake State
New Student Issues
Students preparing to dive into college for the first time may have a lot of things on their minds this summer, such as:
Feeling sad about leaving established friends and family at home
Concern about issues of “belonging” and finding a comfortable place on campus
Excitement coupled with anxiety about making a fresh start
Worry about academics being “hard” and beyond their abilities
Thinking about what type of first impression they’ll make
Concern about roommates and housing (if living on campus)
Wondering what to pack and what to leave at home since space will be limited
Possibly transitioning into a long-distance relationship or deciding to end a current relationship
Financial worries—wondering if they’ll be able to make enough during the summer and also how much they’ll need to work once school begins
What to expect during orientation and what questions to ask so they’ll be prepared for the fall semester
Paramedic with Honors...
Geoff Girolamo,
Honors Nursing Grosse Ile, MI
Geoff works as a paramedic for Kinross EMS. During holidays and school breaks he works in the Detroit metro area for Medic One Ambulance and Hart Medical EMS as a paramedic for both agencies. [ more ]