Finding Your Fun Fact

On the first day of classes your professors want to get to know you. Most likely they'll have you introduce yourself by saying your name, where you're from, and a fun fact about yourself.

"Hi, I'm Kathleen, from Pennsylvania, and my fun fact is....." *cue stammering as I prepare a fact about myself.*

You want your fact to make yourself sound interesting and you want to stand out.

Here are some things to think about when you think of your fact:

Have you ever been on a fun vacation anywhere? 

Have you ever been out of the country for any reason?

Is this your first time out of state?

Did you ever go on a mission trip?

Did you have an interesting job or internship that applies to your major?

Do you have any hobbies or special talents, like singing, cooking, drawing, or playing a sport?

Do you have any special certifications, like a scuba diving license or a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)?

Is there something cool about you or your family, like you've been around the world or you're a twin/triplet?

Have you ever met a celebrity or sports star?

Did you ever get sick or injured in a funny way?

Tips:

1) Keep it short and sweet.

2) Be honest. Your classmates are the people you're trying to make your friends.

3) Keep it light & cheery. Instead of "My great grandmother died last month" say "My great grandmother lived to be 104." See the difference?

What was your fun fact?

Freshmen Orientation Tips

I loved Duquesne’s Orientation. It was so much fun. We met every day and did everything from touring Pittsburgh to having multiple dances to having comedians perform for us! I was up all day and practically all night! It was so much fun and I got to meet a ton of people.

Now not everyone’s orientation will be like mine, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be fun. Here are some tips for enjoying your freshmen orientation:

  Go to as many events as you can.
They're just fun and they were scheduled to make you happy.

Try to take a small step out of your comfort zone.
By branching out of your comfort zone, you get to meet more people. You don't have to befriend every single person, but getting to know people is the first step to friendship!

Don’t have anyone to go with? Ask your roommate(s).
Your roommates are as new as you are to the school. You guys may not know anyone else. It's a great way to start out a good year while living together.

Participate!
These events were planned with you in mind. Don't just sit in during the events. Ask questions, call out, dance, and sing! 

.     Introduce yourself to everyone you meet.
Like I said above, you don't have to be friends with everyone you meet, but the first step to friendship is introducing yourself. 

Get ready to say your name, major, and where you are from.

This happens ALL THE TIME.

Take a step back.

Shy personality? Introverted? Step back. There are going to be crowds everywhere. This is the entire freshmen class and more going to these events. It's okay to take a step back and relax. Leave early or show up late. 

Sit out in your lobby, lounge, or even outside and talk to the people who walk past.
This is pretty self-explanatory. Sit out and get to know people.

 Above all, have fun and try to get to know people. Orientation was made with you and your classmates in mind. Enjoy it and participate. 

Are you excited for your orientation? Tell me about it!