ADVENTURES AT FRANKLIN

"It's the secret to happiness ... Only take what you need " -Adriana Trigiani, Italian-American Author. Welcome back or welcome to Adventures at Franklin!  This post is part 2 of a 3-part series where I share some of the things I wish I knew as a freshman at FUS. If you missed out on part 1 (all about saving money as a student), then check it out here:  http://adventuresatfranklin.fus.edu/2020/08/things-i-wish-i-knew-as-freshman-how-to.html In that post, I touched on the fact that upon arrival you should only buy what you absolutely need. I decided to go more in depth on that topic with this post. I remember as an incoming freshman, I really wanted to know what the dorms already had, so I would know exactly what I needed to get for the dorm, and also so I knew what to not bring! Remember people, your packing space is valuable! Bring only essentials so you don't have to carry a lot of bags around. That is the purpose of this post. I touch on exactly what FUS dorms pro...

"You are going to have so many memories in your university dorm. Choose your spot wisely ." -Asa Yangsirisuk, Adventures at Franklin writer. Welcome back or welcome to Adventures at Franklin,  a blog about life at Franklin University Switzerland, written and curated by Franklin students. Here, I’m going to cover everything about dorms at Franklin University Switzerland, as it’s getting close to housing selection for current and prospective students. There has been a previous post about housing on this blog ( https://adventuresatfranklin.fus.edu/2013/05/housing-101.html ) but it was written 7 years ago and is a bit outdated. So here's the ultimate and updated guide on FUS dorms! A quick reminder that these are ultimately my thoughts so remember that there is a subjective element involved. Nonetheless, I’d like to think I have decent knowledge of FUS dorms. I’ve been an Admissions Ambassador for over a year and I’ve also been an Academic Mentor for the past 2 years. ...

Last week, I had the opportunity to share a bit of a typical day at Franklin on our official  Instagram  page. While the day-to-day routine can vary, there are definitely common threads that happen every day at Franklin that I wanted to highlight. So, let's get started! First thing in the morning, I get coffee in the Grotto, one of our school's eateries, and admire the view from the patio there. It's a very central location on campus and you always run into a friend or two on a visit there. This semester, my class schedule is evening-heavy, which is typical for upperclassmen who are studying business and management. So, I try and get downtown in the morning to grocery shop and go for a walk. I love how accessible downtown is from campus (it's about a 15 minute walk) and a lovely walk at that! I was lucky enough to catch a rainbow in the fountain downtown, and just had to share. Some people opt to grocery shop in downtown Lugano, while other students choose to...

So you want to know about housing? You have come to the right place. Across the globe these last few weeks Class of 2017 students have been receiving their housing packets and if you all are anything like me than you are frantically searching for any kind of info on your new possible home! Quick note: If yours has yet to come, never fear. It is on its way. For those who are starting to fill out their packet though, I'm sure you have a lot of questions. So, let me give you the rundown on housing. Tip #1: think about what is important to you. Do you want to live alone? Do you want to live with one person, what about two people? Do you want to have a kitchen? How about proximity to campus? These are all important questions to keep in mind. Let's start with the basics. The three most common placements for freshmen housing are LdV, Panera, and Giardino. Dorm #1: LdV   THE EXTERIOR OF LDV LdV stands for Leonardo da Vinci, but no one actually calls it by its full name....