Nearly 2,000 freshmen are moving into Marquette University’s dorms, marking the beginning of their college journey with a mix of excitement and nerves. “I’m feeling pretty good. I also feel pretty sad to see my parents leave, but I’m sure they know it’s for the better,” said Regan Konen, a freshman business marketing major.Hailey Spytek, a freshman exercise physiology student, shared the excitement, saying, “I’ve seen my sisters go through, because I have two older sisters, so I’m just excited to go through it now.” The nervousness and excitement were palpable as students dropped off their belongings.”Just kind of nervous, but also really excited, dropping all my stuff off this morning. I had to pick out my last outfit from my closet,” Gabriella Hinsdale said. University President Kimo Ayhun was present to offer encouraging words and iced coffee to the new arrivals. “The words, I guess, to our students is get engaged, be part of the community, find your people, find your connection, and everything’s going to be fine,” Ayhun said.”I just think it’s just meeting new people. Having a whole different, wide range of people that I can go and meet and, learn from their experiences and also show mine. So that’s good,” Konen said. The class of 2029 is diverse, coming from 39 states and 19 different countries, with 38% hailing from Wisconsin and 37% from Illinois. As boxes are unpacked and friendships begin to form, students are ready to be part of something both scary and exciting.When asked about her excitement for the school year, freshman Spytek said, “Probably the basketball games.” Hinsdale highlighted the vibrant atmosphere and events such as National Marquette Day.Move-in continues through Sunday, with the first day of classes set for Monday.During move-in week, there will be street closures on 13th, 17th and 18th streets between Wells Street and Wisconsin Avenue.Returning students will move in this weekend.
Nearly 2,000 freshmen are moving into Marquette University’s dorms, marking the beginning of their college journey with a mix of excitement and nerves.
“I’m feeling pretty good. I also feel pretty sad to see my parents leave, but I’m sure they know it’s for the better,” said Regan Konen, a freshman business marketing major.
Hailey Spytek, a freshman exercise physiology student, shared the excitement, saying, “I’ve seen my sisters go through, because I have two older sisters, so I’m just excited to go through it now.”
The nervousness and excitement were palpable as students dropped off their belongings.
“Just kind of nervous, but also really excited, dropping all my stuff off this morning. I had to pick out my last outfit from my closet,” Gabriella Hinsdale said.
University President Kimo Ayhun was present to offer encouraging words and iced coffee to the new arrivals.
“The words, I guess, to our students is get engaged, be part of the community, find your people, find your connection, and everything’s going to be fine,” Ayhun said.
“I just think it’s just meeting new people. Having a whole different, wide range of people that I can go and meet and, learn from their experiences and also show mine. So that’s good,” Konen said.
The class of 2029 is diverse, coming from 39 states and 19 different countries, with 38% hailing from Wisconsin and 37% from Illinois.
As boxes are unpacked and friendships begin to form, students are ready to be part of something both scary and exciting.
When asked about her excitement for the school year, freshman Spytek said, “Probably the basketball games.”
Hinsdale highlighted the vibrant atmosphere and events such as National Marquette Day.
Move-in continues through Sunday, with the first day of classes set for Monday.
During move-in week, there will be street closures on 13th, 17th and 18th streets between Wells Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
Returning students will move in this weekend.