Jacob Germann
Interim Program Manager
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Van Wert, Ohio
Best Advice for Incoming Students: College isn't all about your classes and finding a new community, but it sure gives you the chance to learn so much and meet so many incredible people. Take every opportunity you get and make it your own!
Abby
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Duluth has a beautiful environment to experience. Spend at least a bit of time outside in each season just to say you did it!
Abigail
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Take advantage of every event and opportunity because college isn't just about class, but also having fun and meeting people!
Adeline
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! I highly recommend looking into all of the different clubs and organizations on campus. Even if you're unsure at first, you never know where you will find your place and your people!
Aman
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Embracing discomfort is definitely the ultimate path to self-improvement. Who needs comfort anyway?
August
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Go to Welcome Week and find at least one way to get involved!
Bryan
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Don't be afraid to try new things.
Caroline
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and take advantage of the unique clubs, organizations, and classes at UMD!
Dakota
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Don't be afraid to try anything and everything! If you don't like it, stop, if you do, keep going!
Emily
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Pursue your passions!
Estevan
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Get outside of your comfort zone!
Grace
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Try all the things and don't be scared to be embarassed
Gus
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Go out and do things even if you're scared, push yourself to meet people and pursue whatever you want to do
Jacob
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Check out Bagley!!
Kristian
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Look and try everything you can on campus and don't feel bad if it doesn't work out, cause it'll be okay!
Matthew
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Try out the events hosted through RSOP! They are incredibly fun and engaging
Neha
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Be open to change
Noah
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Never be afraid to make a new friend, they likely are in the same boat as you
Paige
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: If you see a poster for a club and even if you're even kind of interested, just show up! You might really like what you find
Star
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Best Advice for Incoming Students: Time management is key! Test out what works and build your schedule around that