Learning the in's and out's of college can be hard especially when you are the new person on campus and don't have a clue as to what is going on. I remember very clearly what that feels like, you are anxious and worried, you don't know what to do, and you are way too cool to ask for help. After the first few weeks as a new student you finally have the hang of things. Let's all admit it, it feels good to understand the unspoken runs of college and when it came time to apply to work orientation here at Texas Tech I was stoked. So here are 10 reasons why I feel you should work orientation.
1. You make the best friends.
You are living, working, and hanging out with the same people for the next month and a half its inevitable that you don't become BFFs!
2. You are challenged.
Without a doubt, you are facing challenges. Whether it be learning to function without coffee or the best possible way to communicate with new students. Working orientation is the challenge you didn't know you need in your life.
3. The Crew.
These are the people you didn't know you needed in your life. They are the ones who see you for all that you are. From early mornings in the SUB to understanding your queso addiction. These are the pals that get you through the day.
4. Hootin' and a Shootin'
When you get the opportunity to work orientation you get to ooze school spirit. Having a truckload of school spirit is what gets you through the day and there is no shame in yelling Raider Power at full volume or ending every conversation with wreck'em!
5. Real world experience.
This job is not just some summer job. When you are an orientation leader you have to understand the responsibilities of working an adult-ish job. you have to follow a schedule to a T. You are responsible for helping anyone and everyone, the University has hand selected you to represent them to all of the incoming students. If you ask me that's a big deal.
6. Hidden Talents.
When are working with the same people 24/7 you are bound to discover hidden talents from two-stepping, eating a cupcake whole, to rapping ice ice baby, any and all talents will end up on the snap.
7. Amazing bosses.
When you work orientation you get to know not only your fellow crew members but pro-staff as well aka our bosses. This job gives you the opportunity to be mentored and learn what it takes to be a leader, from the leaders who aren't afraid to have just as much fun as you while on the job.
8. The mems.
From the late night Whataburger talks, mistaking walnuts for pecans, and food that SMACK'S. The memories you will make while working orientation will last a lifetime.
9. Learning something new.
from multi-tasking to information about the University you love so dearly. You will leave orientation have learned something new without a doubt.
10. Have the time of your life.
This an experience I wouldn't trade for the world. You don't know how lucky you are to have the opportunity to work this job until it comes to an end! I Have a new found love for orientation and I am a firm believer everyone should try it!
