The Ad Infinitum Sophomore Community is an intentional community designed to support you through your sophomore year journey at Loyola College. In a year when students grapple with issues of identity, relationships and academic choices, Ad Infinitum is a place where you can find support from the Office of Student Life, the Office of Sophomore Initiatives and your peers. Support comes through a host of community programs addressing issues such as studying abroad, career and internship exploration, strengthening friendships, personal reflection, spiritual guidance and vocational discernment. The goal of Ad Infinitum is simple, yet powerful – we want you and your friends to live and learn better together. Would you enjoy the Ad Infinitum experience? You would if you….. - Want to take some time on a regular basis to REFLECT and think about your life at college – your classes, study abroad, choosing a major, internships, relationships, leadership opportunities and spirituality.
- Want to focus on your STRENGTHS and how you can best utilize them each day of your life.
- Want to live with your friends from freshman year but REALLY want to meet new people during your sophomore year as well.
- Value REAL relationships and want to develop trust with others by taking part in discussions, debates and other community activities
- Enjoyed attending Loyola events in your first year and want to take a more ACTIVE role in planning events for your peers.
Are there requirements to live in the community? Every residence hall community has a set of expectations outlined by Loyola’s Community Standards, the Resident Assistants and residents living in the area. Since students choose to join Ad Infinitum, we have additional expectations for living in this community. They include: - Attending an Orientation meeting on April 2, 2008 from 9pm-11pm and a floor social this April before heading home for the summer.
- Checking e-mails throughout the summer to learn about upcoming events and starting to build relationships with each other.
- Complete the StrengthsQuest online assessment and e-mail results back to The Office of Student Life by May 20, 2008.
- Arriving back to Loyola on Saturday, August 30, 2008 to move in and attend an Ad Infinitum Community Retreat on Sunday, August 31 - Monday, September 1 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
- Participating in a Small Discussion Group throughout the year
* Discussion Groups are groups of 10-12 of your peers from the Ad Infinitum community that will meet formally once a
month with a Loyola Administrator or Faculty member to discuss StrengthQuest and important issues that come up
during your sophomore year.
* Discussion Groups will also meet with one of your RAs twice a semester to plan “Community Night” – Community Night is
your chance to be creative and plan an activity for your floor – the possibilities are endless! - Participating in at least four community nights each semester
So what is StrengthsQuest? StrengthsQuest is a program for college-age students that gives you the opportunity to develop based on your strengths rather than your weaknesses. In other words, it helps you learn what you do best and then reflect on how you can use those talents each day. With StrengthsQuest, you can - discover and develop your greatest talents
- use your strengths to improve your grades and enhance your learning experience
- learn how your strengths impact your relationships with family, friends and peers
- strategically determine a rewarding career path
- focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses
At the September retreat, you will learn about your strengths and the strengths of others in your community. Each month, you will meet an administrator/faculty mentor and with 10-12 people on your floor to discuss a different StrengthQuest topic and how it applies to your life at Loyola and beyond. What Do I Have to Do to Apply? Information Sessions will be held on the following dates: - Monday, February 4, 7:30pm, East Residence Hall Programming Room
- Tuesday, February 5, 9:00pm, Hopkins Court Lounge
- Monday, February 11, 9:00pm, Campion Lounge
- Wednesday, February 13, 8:00pm, East Residence Hall Programming Room
You are welcomed to attend a session in any of the above buildings. Applications will be available at the Information Sessions or CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION
For the Application: - You may apply to Ad Infinitum in groups of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6. Acceptance to the community will correspond to how you apply (eg. If you apply as a single person, you will be accepted as single person; If you apply as a full-room, you will be accepted as a full room). Please note that all students who apply in a non-full room will receive suitemates. All beds in an apartment/suite will be filled by the Office of Student Life.
- Each person who applies will fill out an individual application. A complete application includes the cover sheet and individual applications from each person listed on the cover sheet.
- Applications are due at 12pm on February 25, 2008 to the Office of Student Life. When you hand in your application, you will sign up for a brief interview that will take place on February 21st, 22nd or 25th. All members of the group MUST attend the interview.
- Decisions will be made by a selection committee and rooms will be assigned on the 5th floor of Campion Tower or on Newman Towers West 1st Floor (Women Only). An alternate list will also be created.
- You will be notified of your acceptance and housing placement on February 26, 2008. Once you accept your Housing Placement, you will be removed from the Formal Housing Lottery Process.
- All Housing Placements in Ad Infinitum must be accepted by February 29, 2008.
For more information, contact Michael Puma, Associate Director of Student Life at mpuma@loyola.edu or 410-617-2339. |
