Warm Welcome 2025

It was very fun to help and the incoming and returning students have a smooth transition moving into their new living area for the next couple months!

Everyone was so thankful

Had fun connecting with new and returning students!

Skills and Personal Development: This experience improved my communication skills. I felt a lot more confident and comfortable speaking out, asking questions, and assisting others when an opportunity called for it.
Understanding and Awareness: The Memphis community loves to help one another which is a great value to define a group of people. I think one of the greatest strengths about the University of Memphis is its hospitality and electric energy, provided by the students, faculty, and staff on campus. The University of Memphis culture welcomes students into a family that will always be there.
Relationship and Teamwork: I met several freshmen who were helping with move-in which is really incredible for them to get involved so early. One of them will definitely become a leader of some organization in the next four years. Another was so excited that it was contagious, and the enthusiasm reminded me of my freshman year during move in. I connected to a few parents as well who were very supportive of their child(ren). The parents whose child(ren) were returning students had nothing but good things to say about the university based on their child(ren)'s experience.
Organizational Impact and Alignment: Warm Welcome is an appropriate name for this opportunity because that is exactly what the university wants to do- provided a welcoming initial experience for students before the school year begins. This experience also offers an invitation to get connected with your roommate(s), new or familiar friends, and residence assistants.
Reflection and Improvement: I think one thing I noticed is that every person and family is different when it comes to how they want things done, so I had to adapt to their preference(s). This requires understanding, patience, and respect which are things I will always need no matter where I am or who I am with.