Top Reasons to Join a Living Learning Community

(LLCs) are a great way to enhance your Syracuse University living experience.  You get a distinctive living experience that will shape your entire time on campus. And the best part? LLCs are open to , not just first-year students! With seven communities, each with different themes, sophomores, juniors and seniors looking for a unique living experience have the chance to find their fit! Sign up for an LLC as a current student by indicating on your housing contract (due April 12) that you want to participate in the LLC selection process. Then you’ll participate in the LLC round of on Wednesday, April 14.

Still unsure if an LLC is right for you? We asked current LLC resident advisors their favorite parts and why they think you should join. Here’s what they had to say:

Maya Benjamin, Multicultural LLC:

  • Live in a safe space with a supportive, diverse community.
  • Learn from diverse professors about a variety of topics like the Black Lives Matter movement or intersectionality.

Ana Cristina Baez Gotay, Multicultural LLC:

  • Gain a family that will be there for you literally 24 hours a day!
  • Meet people that share the same values as you.
  • Live in an inclusive, welcoming and friendly environment all in one!

Sofia de la Grana, International LLC:

  • Create a special global network of friends and community members.
  • Live in a safe space that allows you to explore your identity and voice.
  • Engage with staff that have the resources to help you succeed and grow.

Rebecca Schaefer, MORE in STEM LLC:

  • Living and working with likeminded and goal-oriented individuals.
  • Academic and career-focused faculty engagement opportunities
  • Making lifelong friends that share similar interests or lifestyles.

Caroline Whinney, Whitman Leadership LLC:

  • Grow as a leader and mentor among your peers.
  • Meet new people with similar interests and continue to get to know current friends.
  • Gain new experiences and insights to expand upon what you learned in prior years.

Maya Padula, Whitman Leadership LLC:

  • Stay engaged with your campus community.
  • Establish a support system and follow your interests.

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