Orientation

Orientation usually involves a day or two of sessions that provides the students and parents with an overview of what to expect the first year. This will be the first glimpse of college for most students as they prepare for the days leading up to moving on campus. Orientation includes many tours of the campus and sessions filled with valuable information that the students and parents will find useful. Some sessions covered in orientation may include financial aid, residence halls, campus activities, and registering for class. This experience will also be an opportunity for students to get to know new people and establish a group of friends to hang out with. Though this day or two may be fillies with a number of sessions to attend, orientation is not always boring. Some schools provide many opportunities for students to network and get to know each other as well as a number activities that make this experience an enjoyable one.

Campus Life

Your first year college experience will typically vary depending on the location of the university, the size, and what classes you've decided to register for. You have some universities that are known for being "a party school", and others that involve rigorous studying and focus amongst the students. But nonetheless, the first year is an experience that you will never forget. Some of the main differences between high school and college include the amount of students in class, the amount of coursework, and grades. Though academics is the main priority when attending college, maintaining a social life is also just as important. Not having peers that you can share this experience with can get lonely and depressing. Meeting new people can open up the opportunity to join organizations on campus and get involved in school activities making the college experience much more enjoyable. The atmosphere of the campus is inviting to students as it opens up many possibilities for enrichment and growth.