🎓 College acceptance is just the beginning of a crucial journey. From orientation to financial planning, Miami University's BaShaun Smith and Ohio Wesleyan's Adam Smith emphasize that preparation is key for incoming freshmen. Both universities require orientation, which helps students set up schedules, explore campus, and meet advisors before classes begin. Financial considerations remain paramount, with experts recommending students understand payment plans and complete FAFSA applications for aid. Despite the challenges of this transition, BaShaun Smith encourages students to embrace college as a "learning laboratory" where even failures become valuable lessons.
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🚚 FedEx truck crash kills passenger, injures driver on I-75. The semi-truck veered off the interstate in Montgomery County Sunday morning, plunging down an embankment onto State Route 4. A 37-year-old female passenger died at the scene while the 35-year-old male driver suffered non-life threatening injuries. Police believe the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, as there were no signs of impairment or mechanical failure. The crash shut down northbound Route 4 from I-75 South and the far right lane of I-75 North as Dayton Police continue their investigation.
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🌍 Miami University merges six language majors into one new program. The University Senate approved a proposal to replace all undergraduate majors in French, Italian, Classics, German, Russian, Asian and Middle Eastern languages with a single World Languages and Cultures major. Seven minors will still be offered, and the proposal awaits final approval from Ohio's Department of Higher Education. The consolidation comes after 2023 cutbacks targeting low-enrollment programs, with professors working collaboratively to preserve faculty and course content. Students and faculty express concern about the humanities' decline, questioning whether education should prioritize financial returns over cultural enrichment.
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