<p>Here’s the thing, Gal: Orientation is not mandatory, but most students find it beneficial. It is an expensive program to run and if the general feedback wasn’t positive, it would be cut. We’ve already seen a good number of examples of how students have tailored orientation to fit their needs. Some students aren’t as independent as that and need more guidance or structure in the program.</p>
<p>If you don’t see any benefit in having a few days here with Grounds to yourself, in hanging out with people who are going to be on this journey with you for the next four years, in meeting some older students who are solely here to help you with the transition, you don’t have to come.</p>
<p>Sure, there are parts that are dry, but there is social time built in to balance those sessions out. Most students have a fun and give good feedback about the experience.</p>