'Old hands' help freshmen adjust to school routine New and old, east and west converged on the campus August 26. Faces from 17 countries and 4S states comprised a record-breaking enrollment of 2,319. Familiar smiles greeted old faces, while the same smiles eased the apprehension shared by new students. Helping hands - Big Sisters, the S.A. and dorm parents - reached out to guide students through a difficult week. Questioning glances and puzzled expressions characterized the days of counseling. Students complained of heat as registration proved to be an endurance test. To combat the frustration, the S.A. offered nightly movies and a coffee house. The traditional watennelon party and freshman-transfer talent show completed the week, as students heaved a sigh of relief and prepared to meet classes. 32 / FIRST WEEK
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