Orientation in Retrospect
I had the pleasure of being an orientation leader (OL) this year. Although I had never experienced a role as important as being an OL, I knew it was a serious position. I pushed past any doubts or nerves I had and began the journey…
First-Year Student Move-In Made Simple(r)
If you’re a resident student, one of the most exciting things about starting college is moving into your dorm. The actual act of moving in, however, can be a bit more of headache than it seems like in theory. Freshman move-in can best be described as…
10 Things to Expect During Orientation!
Move-in day is right around the corner and that might make some of us more nervous than others. If the thought of orientation and moving into a “new home,” meeting your roommate, and making new friends is a little unnerving to you, here’s a brief…
Helpful Direction, From Some Freshmen
At the beginning of this fall semester, I had the exciting opportunity to welcome the incoming freshman as an orientation leader. The whole process was not only fun but super rewarding as I welcomed the new students and showed them how great college can be. For myself,…
Loading Up Your Life: How to Successfully Pack For College
There are mere days left until move in- how excited are you guys?! I’ve seen a lot of questions on the Schools App Naz page about what to bring, what not to bring, etc. And I know it’s not just freshmen who wonder about this….
Get Excited! Move-In Day Is Almost Here!
Hey, incoming freshman! This post is mainly for you, although it applies to us upperclassmen as well- we’re just as excited to come back to school as you are! I know that when I was in your shoes, I was a big ‘ole bundle of…
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