Class of 2015,
Welcome to Elon University!
I remember taking my first steps onto Elon's campus just three short years ago and dreading unpacking the past 18 years of my life that I had somehow fit into two cars. I was anxious of what was to come. Soon, I discovered that Elon was filled with about 1,400 other people who shared many of the same emotions I had been experiencing. After acclimating ourselves, many of these individuals became some of my closest friends, my family away from home. I hope that you too will soon establish life-long relationships with your peers and will come to think of Elon University as your second home.
Embrace this time and enjoy the opportunity you have been given. You're now at a truly great university where there is a place for everyone. Take advantage of all that Elon has to offer you: study abroad, go on a service trip, do an internship, join organizations and meet a lot of people. The next few years of your life will not only be the best, but they are also the most important. The faculty and staff at Elon University are rare. They will teach, guide and mentor you for the next four years and beyond. Use their guidance and your time here to find your life's passion and embrace it.
I know acclimating to Elon may seem daunting at first, but the beginning of a new journey is trying for everyone. You may be arriving at Elon with your possessions packed tightly in boxes not knowing what to expect, but you'll leave with experiences and memories that you cannot even imagine. I envy your position in life and urge you to take advantage of it. Enjoy your time at Elon University and I look forward to seeing your legacy.
Sincerely, Sam Warren Executive President Student Government Association