Well, I am finally back on East Coast time and settling in from my Chinese adventure. I hope you enjoyed reading about my travels – I enjoyed chronicling the amazing trip!
June marks the beginning of summer (despite all the rain!) and the start of New Student Orientation program here on campus. Our programs are two-day sessions, which run through the summer, and are tailored to the college the student is attending. Our sessions have evolved over the past several year -- we really focus on trying to make the student feel at home while ensuring the values we expect and demand are thoroughly explained.
There is so much to do over the two days: new students stay in the residence halls, eat in the dining halls, attend college meetings, meet their academic advisor, hear from student groups and get their Husky ID cards. It’s not all business though, there are fun activities planned too – from an ice cream social in the Xhibition Kitchen to a dodgeball game at the Marino Center to a dance party at afterhours (our campus nightclub).
Orientation is also where new students will be introduced to First Pages, Northeastern’s common reading program. First Pages establishes a connection among all new students and provides a lively introduction to the intellectual life of the University. Each year a challenging and engaging book is chosen and is the foundation for a series of programming events during Welcome Week including a visit from the author. This year’s book, Beautiful Boy by David Sheff, is sure to be a wonderful summer read for our new students!
Once their orientation session ends, new students head home with a good sense of what it will be like to be a Husky. I really enjoy seeing the new students explore campus and begin to experience all that Northeastern is.
Until next time…
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