<p>07Dad, my understanding is that the 5-day orientation week trips (called the “Priddy Experience”) are distinct from the FOOT program (“First-year Outdoor Orientation Trips”). Some, but not all, of the Priddy trips were mountain experiences this year. Apparently they all had a service orientation (maintaining trails, working in a women’s shelter, etc.) The day before these trips went out, they had a colloquium with author Barbara Ehrenreich (Nickel and Dimed) on the experience of low-wage work in America.</p>
<p>The FOOT trips, run by the Outdoor Recreation Committee, are backpacking trips that go out over the first block break. For newbies or visitors: [Colorado</a> College | FOOT Trips](<a href=“http://www.coloradocollege.edu/campusactivities/orc/FOOT/index.asp]Colorado”>http://www.coloradocollege.edu/campusactivities/orc/FOOT/index.asp)</p>
<p>I think the course my kid signed up for is this one: [Mathematics</a> FYE Course Selections](<a href=“http://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/FYE/courses/2009/Mathematics.asp]Mathematics”>http://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/FYE/courses/2009/Mathematics.asp). There are only 8 students in the class. Although it is in the Math department, it is very reading and writing intensive (~200 pages assigned for the first day).</p>
<p>Thanks for the info about holidays and block breaks. Colorado College does everything a little differently, I guess.</p>