Welcome to the New Student Orientation Program! In the coming week, you’ll experience the welcome chants of orientation leaders celebrating your arrival as you stroll down College Walk and meet a supportive crowd of future classmates, family members, and staff at Convocation.

Coming back from an excruciatingly short spring break can be difficult—especially if you have work to catch up on. In light of such a workload, Spectrum has compiled a list of excuses about why you’re procrastinating your very long to-do list. Don’t worry though, we’re all in the same boat.

If you’re an international student on an F-1 or J-1 visa looking to be employed, it might be useful to familiarize yourself with some of the policies and regulations associated with working abroad. Here is your guide to working on-campus, off-campus, and as an unpaid volunteer, complete with descriptions of any resources you may need.

Housing registration is rapidly approaching, which also means you must soon face the daunting task of choosing a meal plan. Spectrum has broken down the various components of each option to help make your choice as easy as possible to help you navigate all the differences in price, swipes, Dining Dollars,  Barnard Points, and Flex Dollars.

As midterm season has sprung into full swing for many, you might be in need of a relaxing vacation to de-stress. Luckily, spring break is right around the corner! Whether you’ve had plans for weeks or you’re just now looking up from your books and scrambling to make plans, Spectrum has some suggestions for your ultimate spring break.