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!