gocats

Hey guys-

You should all consider signing up for the CATalyst pre-Wildcat Welcome program. It's an awesome way to transition into college.

CATalyst is a pre-orientation leadership geared toward helping new students transition into college. The goal of CATalyst is to give the participants the tools that they can use during Wildcat Welcome and throughout their freshman year to help them be the most comfortable and confident they can be on campus.

The days that new students spend doing team-building and leadership exercises such as high ropes course and barnga, eases the transition into college and offers an opportunity for reflection before beginning their Northwestern experience. These tools come from an increased level of self-awareness, communication and leadership skills. CATalyst participants will arrive at Wildcat Welcome equipped with friends, upperclassmen mentors, and an overall knowledge of Northwestern life that most students will only attain at the end of their first quarter. Essentially, CATalyst embodies the fun and excitement of the first year at college into one awesome five-day trip to Southwestern Michigan.

Here's the website from the Center for Student Involvement:
CSI: Pre-WWW Info

And here is the application:
CSI: Pre-WWW Form

gocats

The new CATalyst site is up!

CATalyst Leadership 2009

There is FAQ on things like where to store your bags, when to get here, etc