{"id":12166,"date":"2026-08-07T16:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/?p=12166"},"modified":"2026-08-07T16:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:27:23","slug":"welcome-freshmen-term-1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/th\/student-activities\/welcome-freshmen-term-1-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Freshmen, Term 1\/2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Freshmen, Term 1\/2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STIU warmly welcomed incoming students to its Rama 9 Campus on August 6, 2026, marking the beginning of their academic journey. The orientation provided an excellent opportunity for freshmen to familiarize themselves with campus life, supported by the Student Council and various student clubs, which highlighted opportunities for extracurricular engagement. A major highlight of the day was the cultural performances by the Dance Club, showcasing the university\u2019s vibrant artistic community. Engaging team-building games and interactive challenges also fostered collaboration among new students, with winning teams receiving prizes for their outstanding performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This milestone signifies the start of a transformative educational experience at STIU, where academic excellence and personal growth converge. We extend our warmest welcome and best wishes to all new students as they embark on this exciting chapter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-98083dea\">\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"gb-media-242a917e\" alt=\"\" title=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stamford.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 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