Tonight I had College Orientation!
OH MY GOSH.
Have you ever been so nervous before that you just want to CRY?
I was so nervous on the way there, and walking in signing in, get your parking pass, etc. And then OH MY GOSH you have to get your picture taken in front of a TON of people you don't know.
If you're more of an introvert like me, you are normally good with smaller groups, or one on one. Large groups of 40+? Forget it. (But hey, my ID picture didn't turn out that bad!)
And then, into the auditorium we went, to go over the Orientation Packet. (And trying to weed myself out of staying an introvert the entire night, I sat in the 4th row of the auditorium, a few seats in, almost directly in front of the podium. Yay!)
And thankfully, there was a TON of information in the packet, and answered all the questions I came there in my mind to ask. Like where do we go to access our student services online, college email, their expectations of students, etc.
There were a few things that really stood out to me.
One, is that they have a Career Development Center, where they help you find a job both during and after College, help prepare and tune up resume's, and work with what kind of job you want. Now yes, I did start a new job. But I don't know if I'll stay there... very dreary and mindless with some interesting managerial staff. I'd hope to find something I'd enjoy going to every day and use it for more than just a paycheck and a weird schedule.
Second, is that they offer tutoring, both student to student, but also Professional tutor to student on Fridays. Student tutors are PAID by the college! So hopefully after my first semester, and knock on wood and keep your fingers crossed that I keep my grades high, I'd love to become a tutor.
Third, is that EVERYONE, and I really mean everyone, is devoted to each and every student's success. The VP of the College talked initially, and said that his door is always open no matter the situation, the Academic Services advisor told us to come in and keep her updated on everything, have a cup of coffee with her, and would be there for us to have help with homework, help with professors, or just to vent. There is no staff member I have met that has not been genuinely interested in seeing each student succeed.
Tonight will be spent reading everything else in the orientation packet, like a little transfer student guide, campus events, etc. I really can't wait for this semester to start, although I could hold off on the first day jitters. Definitely...
Well, off to finish up dinner & greet the Husband after a long day for him at work.
School Start Date: September 3rd.
AAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! It's almost here!!!!
xoxoxo
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