Overflowing first-year class puts a squeeze on campus housing, but not classrooms
More than 500 students from around the world are making Washington and Lee home this year, if they can fit their clothes in triple rooms’ closets
“I’ve been so disconnected:” First-years say post-pandemic burnout is real
Students are struggling with disengagement and apathy now that campus has returned to pre-pandemic norms
First-years face unique challenges adjusting to college during a pandemic
Restrictions are designed to limit students’ close contacts, making it difficult for first-years to meet classmates and upperclassmen
International first-year students face unique challenges
First year international students must overcome pandemic challenges, even as they are stranded from home and the W&L community
Pre-orientation programs grow to satisfy rising student demand
More upperclassmen
returning to programs they
enjoyed as first-years
First-years become leaders in going green
New Sustainability Leadership pre-orientation trip started this year