Finals are fast approaching, and the semester is coming to a close. Soon, many students will be leaving Andrews University’s campus to enjoy the holidays and winter break. However, there are several questions that need to be answered first: How do I leave campus if I do not have a car? What do I need to do before I leave campus?
There are several options available for students needing transportation before or after winter break. For one, the Andrews University Student Association (AUSA), and Student Life, is providing transportation from Andrews University to Chicago O’Hare Airport on December 16 and 17, as well as back to campus on January 9, at a price of $30 per trip. To find out more information about signing up for a spot, visit AUSA’s Instagram page or follow this link to their google form. Secondly, Andrews University’s Office of Transportation offers rides to South Bend Airport, South Shore Train, South Bend Amtrak Station, South Bend Greyhound Bus Station, Benton Harbor Greyhound Bus Station, and Niles Amtrak Station. For rides from Andrews to a location, students should fill out the Departure Request Form. For one back to Andrews from one of these locations, fill out the Arrival Request Form. Trips to South Bend cost $35 one-way, and transportation to Niles or Benton Harbor costs $30 one-way. From there, students can travel to another airport or even all the way to their final destination. Finally, students can also make use of dorm Facebook groups (Lamson & Meier) to look for other students who may be willing to transport them or carpool. Please remember to wear a mask when flying or using any of these public transportation options.
Besides figuring out transportation, there are several other things that need to be done before leaving campus for winter break. While stressing about finals and other projects, it can be hard to keep track of everything, so here is a simple checklist of things to complete before leaving:
- submit an overnight leave request and wait for it to be approved
- return any library books or rented textbooks to avoid accruing fees
- check your mailbox and pick up any packages
- clean out your fridge and throw away any perishable foods
- make sure your window is shut
- throw away all trash in outdoor garbage bins
- unplug any electronics being left behind
- turn off any alarm clocks
- turn off the lights
- lock the door
Now you are ready to enjoy winter break. Safe travels everyone!
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