This last week was my third Welcome Week at Oklahoma Baptist University and I loved it! Working Welcome Week (which is our freshman orientation) is a blast and a great way to meet students, but it is even more helpful as a student. I can hardly believe it was three years ago that I experienced this craziness as a freshman. Then I had no idea how much fun I would have helping with Welcome Week. So here are 20 thoughts you have as a freshman during OBU welcome week.
1. Oh my goodness I'm finally here.
2. I'm going to be living and learning in all these buildings.
3. Man, could it be any hotter?
4. These lines are crazy.
5. Why are a bunch of people shaking my car?
6. What random people want to carry my stuff to my room?
7. Yay my stuff is all in my room, but now what do I do?
8. Though I won't admit it, I'm glad my parents are here to tell me where to put everything.
9. I wonder if my room will ever be as organized after mom leaves?
10. Will I be a geek if I wear my name tag all week just so I know the schedule and where I'm supposed to be?
11. This orientation meeting is so boring.
12. What is going on, are these people all just obsessed with Rocky?
13. You mean I wear this beanie thing all the time?
14. Did they say my name yet, do I want them to?
15.What's a tri-W(pronounced tri-dub)?
16. I'm so tired, all I want to do is sleep.
17. *While learning Ka-rip* I thought Baptist didn't believe in speaking in tongues?
18. I don't know if I'll ever understand half of the skits at skit night.
19. Unity gathering-let me try and listen to someone pouring out their heart while not letting my candle go out or pour hot wax all over my hands.
20. Welcome Week has been great but I'm ready for classes to start so I have time to take a nap.

While Welcome Week is crazy and super busy, it honestly is such a blessing. It not only prepares everyone for classes to start, but it also provides important information and gives all students a chance to meet new people. I love OBU Welcome Week and am so blessed to have been a part of it!