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What to expect at your freshman orientation

What it might be like at a college orientation

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What to expect at your freshman orientation

College Freshman orientation.

The days that you get to meet new people, get a better look at campus, get your ID, etc.

If your a resident, which you most likely are, then you already had your move in day and met your roommate for the first time. Now it's time to finally connect with them face to face.

Or if your like me, one of the few commuters, then you just got to know more about where to park your car, where your classes are, etc.

I don't know about you guys but I actually liked my freshman orientation. I got to meet a lot of new people including upper classmen.

My orientation consisted of lots of food, information sessions and towards the end of each day we got to attend a lot of fun activities.

So I your about to attend your college orientation, or your a high school senior, OR you just had yours and wanted to see if we had similar experiences then this is for you!

When you get to your college, they might split you up into groups or they might not. If you are in a group and feel nervous or whatever, don't be! Remember all these students are in the same boat as your in. They came from the same town as you or a different town, state, country etc. Tell them hi, they'll feel better that your breaking the ice and trying to get to know them. Or if someone is talking to you, pick up the conversation and continue it. Who knows they might be your new best friend.

Eat the food, because it's most likely going to be free!

Talk to upper classmen and staff! Ask them questions that you wanted to know about. They'll be happy to help.

If you get an information session about sexual harassment like I did, please please please be respectful, your an adult now you should know better. This is a very serious topic especially when it's concerning college, many women and men get raped or molested in college.

Lastly, have fun with your new friends. Get to know them better see if you have certain classes together so you can share notes and help each other study.

Remember stay safe, study hard, and have fun

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