Parents Orientation Tuesday July 18th
Again in Scrub Oak Auditorium
9:30 Welcome and Reminders
9;35 - 10:45 Student Housing and Dining: interesting topic> They have changed the dining program. Now you have unlimited swipes rips throughout the day. Open until midnight. They hope to cut down on students devouring a whole plate when not really hungry = because one swipe used to mean one meal. Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner.
10:45 - 11-45 College Faculty and Advisor Meet and Greet: Mingle and ask questions of the college faculty - which turned into an unruly free for all. If you want to talk to a specific teacher, approach them as soon as they step off the stage. Lines form quickly.
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch in Tercero Commons. (I was able to see the students for the first time. You could even eat with them)
12::45 - 1:45 Campus Exploration: in other words, you are on your own.
1:30 - 2:30 Aggie Student Perspectives
2:30 - 3:15 Your Student’s First Year
3:15 - 3:30 Break
3:30 - 4:30 Campus Safety : Police and Fire provide an overview.
4:30 - 4:45 Study Abroad: plenty of opportunities
4:45 - 5:00 First Year Aggie Connection: group that helps students navigate the first year
5:00 - 5:30 Closing Notes: goodbyes from family host.
Was it all worth it? From a parents perspective, maybe not, as it does get a little tedious and repetiative.
From a students perspective, most definitely. They get a feel for the dorm life, meet fellow students, and come away with a schedule of classes.