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A message from your FUSION Peer Leaders
Welcome members of the Class of 2023
to Pacific Union College!
Welcome Day 2019 and move-in is next week! We hope that you are excited about your arrival to campus– we know we are!
College is a new chapter of your life. For many, it necessitates movement into the unfamiliar. As you finish packing, you may look around and realize that you weren't able to pack your whole room, perhaps the last 17 or 18 years of your life, into a couple of suitcases. You might be uncertain about leaving behind what you've known up until now but also excited about coming to college. This is where we, your friendly FUSION Team, come in!
We've put together a list of things that we think are important to discovering, understanding, and growing who you are throughout your PUC experience so that you can be successful. In no particular order, here is the list:
Something that reminds you of home
What is home? Walking through your front door, being with your family, the beaches where you would spend summers with friends, the gym across the street, or your well-loved teddy bear? Wherever and whatever you call home, bring some of that with you for the days when you miss things you left behind. Remembering where you come from is important to establishing your roots in a new place. Homesickness will happen. But, it will pass too!
An open mind
College is about trying new things, and in the process, learning about yourself: by merely coming to college in Angwin, California, many of you have demonstrated some willingness to try new things. Try to continue exploring new things while you're at PUC. It's often when you leave your comfort zone that you learn the most – both about yourself and others. Whether you're one or one hundred days into college, it's never too late to brave a new experience.
A resilient spirit
As you jump into all these new things, you might face some challenges. Challenges are an inevitable part of life at college, just like homework or catching a cold. What's more important is how you react to those challenges: being able to confront them, learn from them, and keep moving forward. This creates positive ripples in your life, turning what were challenges into a series of successes. As Dory would say in Finding Nemo: "Just keep swimming."
A positive attitude
How exactly do you move forward during what might be a rough time? It starts with a positive attitude! College can be challenging, and there will be times when you succeed and times when you struggle. Whether they are educational, personal, spiritual, or social, challenges will inevitably arise during your time here. Being able to keep an optimistic mindset about the situation at hand will help you out in the long run, even if things do not improve immediately. Rather than just keeping you afloat, positivity will push you towards the necessary resources to make things work.
Time for yourself
It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your first quarter – there will be so much going on and so little time, and you may feel like you just have to do everything! Between it all, don't forget to give yourself time to do the things that make you happy, relaxed, and de-stressed. Whether that is taking a walk outside, reading a devotional, curling up for a nice nap, watching your favorite show, or playing games with friends, these moments help you recenter yourself.
Awareness of yourself and your surroundings
PUC is a whole new world, with hundreds of people to meet and places to explore. Be mindful of the spaces that you and those with you occupy wherever you go. Your experiences are entirely your own and completely valid – as are the experiences of those who surround you – to the extent that everyone has something worthwhile to share. Being mindful of yourself and of how others feel and function will make your interactions with others more genuine and fruitful in the end.
Inquisitiveness
Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back – be curious and ask questions! Think about why or how something may be the way it is or work the way it does. Immerse yourself in new ideas so you can form a richer understanding of the world around you. Don't fall into the trap of settling with what's comfortable or easy to follow. Have conversations and hear the perspectives of those in this community. Ask questions about things you want to know without fearing judgment because gaining knowledge is what college is all about.
We can't wait to greet you when you arrive – look out for us in our matching FUSION shirts! Until then, you can start following our adventures on Instagram: @pucstudentlife. See you soon, and good luck packing the rest of your suitcases!
Your New PUC Friends!
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Move-In Day Reminder:
Residence Halls open at 9:00 AM for move-in on September 18.
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PUC New Student Guide is mobile!
Download the PUC Guide app
The mobile app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. If you have issues with the app, you can access the same information via the
Choose one of the methods below to access the guide:
Android and iOS users:
- Tap the "Download" button to download the free Guidebook app
- Open Guidebook and search for our "PUC New Student Guide 2019-2020" guide
- Tap "Enter passphrase" and enter newstudentguide to download our guide
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As a new PUC student, Pacific Union College communication will come to your PUC email address.
Make sure you check your PUC email at least weekly.
If you ever have any questions related to Orientation or arrival, you can contact the Office of Student Life at studentlife@puc.edu or (707) 965-7362, and our team will be able to answer your questions or point you in the right direction.
We are so excited to help you begin your journey as a PUC student and to welcome you in September!
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