Dear Class of 2024,

Thanks for your participation in Sophomore Welcome! We hope your first weeks of classes have gone well. Please read through this newsletter for updates on Second Year Experience events!

You will receive a Class of 2024 Bear Bulletin each month with important announcements and upcoming events for Second Year Experience.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us, message us through our Instagram, or ask a 2SA!

-The First Year Center 
Announcements
Our New Website!

Please visit our new website for Second Year Experience! Make sure to bookmark this page and visit our event calendar for all upcoming Second Year Experience events.

Introducing 2SA Hours!

Beginning on September 21st, meet with 2SAs at Ursa's Nite Life from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM for 2SA Hours! This will occur nearly every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the semester. Bring questions, conversation, and play some board games with your new 2SAs. A virtual option will also be provided, visit the 2SA Hours tab on our website for the link.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Balloon Glow: Friday, September 17, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Join us for an evening of food trucks, live music, a glowing balloon show, and firework finale at the Forest Park Balloon Glow at Emerson Central Fields. Bring your U-Pass and spending money for food trucks, if you choose.
  • Meet the 2SAs at the Village Lawn at 5:50 PM or make your way to the University City-Big Bend Metro Link station. The train will leave at 6:05 PM.
  • Depart the Central Fields with the 2SAs at 9:30 PM. The Central West End Blue Line train leaves at 9:54 PM. Feel free to arrive or depart from the event on your own.

What the Lou Series: Saturday, September 18, 10:00 AM - Noon
  • What the Lou Series supports sophomore students experiencing their community. Students will have the opportunity to explore their passions, establish their priorities for service, and be able to live their values through services.
  • Meet at the Women’s Building Formal Lounge.
  • This first session is required to attend any subsequent sessions.
  • RSVP to attend

What the Lou Series: Saturday, September 25, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Join us for a half-day immersion in Old North, St. Louis. We will engage in thoughtful conversation with community members, learn more about a local St. Louis neighborhood, and listen to perspectives and stories about what it means to be a member of this larger community. Lunch at a local restaurant included.
  • RSVP prior to Noon on September 22nd

Study Abroad Showcase: September 27 – 29 
  • Participate in this virtual event. Learn about semester, academic year, and summer program options in over 60 countries around the world.
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