Welcome New Students!
We hope you are ready for a really exciting semester. Do you remember your visit to the library during orientation? Were you unable to make it to orientation this year? Not to worry, here are some of our Orientation Leaders to offer some tips on life in Chicago and give some great advice on how you spend your time at Roosevelt University. You might even end up with some ideas for new neighborhoods to visit, and restaurants to try!
Meet Emily Wilkie:
What are you studying here at RU?
English minor in Women and Gender Studies in the Honors Program.
What is your favorite thing about the RU library?
I love the librarians because they make a conscious effort to stay current with students and to take an invested interest in the students that attend Roosevelt. This is through all avenues, whether it be research help, instructional times with full classrooms, or creating opportunities for students to learn as much as they possibly can.
Do you have a favorite restaurant in Chicago? Where is it? Close to campus or in a near-by neighborhood?
My favorite restaurant in Chicago is the Chicago Diner in Lakeview. I love their nonmeat, no dairy, and gluten free options. It isn’t necessarily that close to campus but it’s simply a few stops away on the Redline!
What is the best part about living in Chicago? Do you dislike anything about living in Chicago?
The best part about living in Chicago is all of the great networking opportunities. By living here you have the opportunity to reach out and meet a lot of people in a lot of different fields. However, the only thing I dislike about Chicago is all of the tourists. They seem to always get lost directly outside of my apartment door.
Do you have any advice for students who have just joined the Roosevelt community?
Get involved! In whatever way feels right for you and if you don’t see an organization that fits your needs, START IT! All of the possibilities are in your hands here at RU all you have to do is make it happen. :)
Thanks for the great advice, Emily! Have a great semester.
If you have any questions about how the library can help you during your time at Roosevelt, please visit us at http://www.roosevelt.edu/library or call 312-341-3643.
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