One of the things you first hear about Lyon when you first start looking at it is its “Honor Code”. I know the first time I heard about it, I really didn’t understand it, even as I signed it at matriculation. However, as most students do, I found that it actually does surround us everyday here at Lyon. The first time I really experienced it was the first open format Biology exam I took. I could have never imagined just being able to take a test basically whenever I felt like it (within about a 3 day span) and not even had a professor there to watch what I was doing. You may not believe but you never really feel tempted to cheat. It’s really a respect thing in that I really would feel like I was letting the professor down by not putting in the same amount of work to learn the material that he did teaching it to us by just using my book or notes. It is hard to explain it until you experience it though, but it’s just another part of Lyon that really makes a difference in the relationships you build with your proffessors. Of course from time to time there are sometimes when some get caught up in the stress of school and are a bit dishonest in their work, and this is dealt with by the Honor Council.
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Things can sometimes get a little overwhelming during freshman orientation. There always seems to be somewhere you have to go, something you have to do. When I was a freshman, I remember wondering why we had to be so busy…I mean, my goodness, classes hadn’t even started yet and I was already worn out! Now, I realize that actually it’s good to stay busy during the first few days on campus. It’s very important to be able to socialize and develop relationships with your classmates at the onset of the semester. For me, staying busy helped quell that sense of homesickness that I might have otherwise experienced. Ok, so getting back to my original point…:) One really great event that occurs before the start of classes is Club Carnival. At this “carnival”, various clubs and organizations on campus host a table that contains information about who they are and what they do. It’s great to just walk from table to table and visit with the upperclassmen. If you think you might be interested in a particular organization, you’re encouraged to sign up and then information about meetings, etc. can be sent to you via e-mail. You’ve heard it before–the more involved you are on campus, the more you’ll enjoy your college experience. Honestly, I can’t reiterate this point enough. Campus involvement helps build the sense of community that Lyon College is founded on, and it also helps you build leadership and communication skills that will be a big help in the future!
Joining a fraternity or sorority is an excellent way to become involved in campus life at Lyon. At first, I was a bit apprehensive about joining in the Greek life on campus, but now I can’t imagine the college experience without it.
As a member of the Epsilon Rho chapter of Phi Mu, I have developed friendships with my sisters that will last a lifetime. We participate in various projects, fundraisers, and fun events, all of which foster in developing leadership and people skills among members.
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Concerned about the cafeteria food, campus safety, or the Honor or Social Code? The Student Government Association at Lyon has got it covered. Essentially, SGA represents the voice of the students. Bi-monthly meetings are held with the Student Body President, class representatives, dorm representatives, and faculty advisors. A majority of SGA’s work is accomplished through committees, in which members work to address various issues and communicate ideas and concerns of students to the administration.
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