As the fall semester kicks off, so does one of Midwestern State University’s most beloved traditions, Mustangs Roundup.This annual welcome week is all about incoming first-year students immersing themselves into the campus life in a way that is both fun and memorable.
Organized by the office of Student Leadership and Involvement, the event was designed to help new students get to know each other and the university they now call home.
The minds responsible for the program at the office are assistant director of student leadership and involvement Imani Broadnax, and her staff planned all of the logistics and event coordinating for the week. Crew Leaders had about a week of training to prepare for welcoming in all the new Mustangs!
Theater performance junior and crew leader Monique Watkins shared her insights on the Roundup experience, “Roundup has been going on for a few years now! It’s one of MSU traditions and definitely one of my favorites,” later adding, “The turnout was great! We had one of the biggest incoming classes at MSU so it was so cool to see so many people.”
Incoming students matched their leaders’ enthusiasm.
“I thought Roundup was very fun and very welcoming, a good way to introduce freshmen into their new home!” First year Julia Hagan said, continuing, “I enjoyed our icebreakers as a team and I also enjoyed getting to see the college I would attend which is Fain.”
Reflecting on initial nerves that come with starting college, Hagan admitted, “I was nervous and scared, unsure since I didn’t know what we were going to do or everything was.”
However, Roundup eased those worries.
“It was fun and busy. I think it killed the homesickness I had a while ago,” Hagan said.
Hagan also emphasized the importance of the event for new students.
“Roundup is definitely recommended if you’re an incoming freshman. The group leaders were full of energy and life and made the whole experience even more fun!” Hagan said
With such positive feedback from both leaders and participants, it’s clear that Mustang’s Roundup continues to be a cherished tradition at MSU, helping to create a welcoming and vibrant community for new students.
