Newsome- Office of Admissions and Scholarships/Student Recruitment- Week 2

   

Orientation program full of scheduled activities

and information for students and parents. 

And plenty of information for me too!  

Activities:

-          Orientation

-          Orientation

-          OrientationJ

  Reflection:

Hey guys, I’m learning how to swim through orientation.  This week has been full of nerves and excitement, but I can say I’m picking up quickly.  I jumped right into orientation this Wednesday and things have been great so far.  I shadowed my wonderful classmate Brooke as she showed me the ins and outs of MSU orientation.                 

These are the wonderful ladies in the information center!

I had the opportunity to assist students and parents as they navigated to different orientation activities, make sure service organizations were set up at their tables for recruiting/informational sessions, and assist in the information center.  Luckily, I had wonderful people to aid me in this process because there is a lot of information to take in. 

My goal was to ask Brooke as many questions as I could so I could be prepared if someone asked me for help.  I was reassured when I worked with Brooke because she was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about orientation and willing to teach me.  My goal was to ask Brooke as many questions as I could so I could be prepared if someone asked me for help.  I was reassured when I worked with Brooke because she was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about orientation and willing to teach me. 

 

Thanks for all your help girls, I appreciate each of you!!!

 At first, I was fearful that someone would ask me a question that I did not know the answer to.  Then, I quickly realized that I would never know all the answers.  Once I was confident in my ability to only do the best I can do, I was ready to accept the challenge.  I had hopes to increase my knowledge and confidence as I interacted with others and to be approachable and courteous with others.  I enjoyed meeting new people and being around different personalities of the orientation staff members.  Everyone was encouraging and a pleasure to work with. 



Fun golf cart ride! Look out pedestrians, orientation workers coming through!



I look forward to helping with orientation next week and completing my practicum because I know this experience will help shape my professional development.  I will continue to stay positive, teachable, and willing to make progress and I encourage you guys to do the same! 

Sincerely,

P.S.

Just keep swimming

Ashley Newsome