Greg Mortenson took a risk when he decided to help the villages and the children who did not have the opportunity to become educated. He struggled getting the support he needed to help others, but eventually he was able to conquer his goal and set more goals. Coming to college is about setting goals and expectations for yourself and trying to achieve them, once you achieve that goal you should not stop there. Continue to challenge yourself and better yourself with higher expectations and goals. There are an infinite number of possibilities and opportunities to help make this campus, this community, and this world that we live in a better place if you take that risk and opportunity to help others and do good for those around you.

Over the next few weeks as you prepare for your arrival on campus I hope that you will take the time to reflect on your past experiences and the upcoming opportunities that Fairfield will offer you. When you arrive here at your new home to start your collegiate journey in late August, I encourage you to come in with an open mind to the experiences you will have, the people you will meet, the risks that you will take, so you can learn about yourself, others and the world that we live in.

Welcome Class of 2012, we are very excited for you to be a part of this community.

Elissa Carroll
Residence Life Staff