Newsome- Office of Admissions and Scholarships/Student Recruitment- Week 3

Activities:

Orientation activities I participated in this week.

Reflection:

As you can see in the Post-it Note above, I had the opportunity to participate in important facets of orientation sessions this week.  I first want to state how grateful I am for the Orientation Staff as they contributed their assistance throughout my practicum experience.  Everyone has been kind and encouraging which makes me eager to learn more and positive that I can go to others when I need help.  

I shadowed Dejanae this week as she walked me through different aspects entailed in her job description.  Words cannot express how impressed I am with the amount of hard work and dedication that is involved with the multiple orientation sessions and preparation procedures.  My hat goes off to Dejanae, Brooke, and other staff members as they continue to assist students in making the great choice of enrolling at MSU.    

Welcome to OUR State new Bulldogs!!!

Part of my job this week was to filter students and parents in and out of the information center if they had questions about major selection and/or housing assignments.  I was amazed at the amount of information I retained from my shadowing experience last week.  Although I had to refer a few questions to experienced staff members, I was confident while interacting with individuals and providing assistance and suggestions when I could.  I learned that I am highly capable of providing informative assistance to others which will definitely prepare my future as a Student Affairs professional.  

Duty site #1 in front of the Information Center (2nd floor of Union).  

I was also involved with registration and dismissal procedures for orientation sessions.  During these times, I was responsible for making sure parents and students were where they needed to be as they completed the final procedures of the orientation process.  Working in this area, I interacted with a diverse population of parents and students and learned effective ways to help make their experience as smooth as possible.  I interacted with unique personalities and had heard valuable feedback which has been truly enlightening for me since this is my first experience attending and participating with MSU Orientation Sessions. 

Duty site #2 in Lee Hall for registration and dismissal procedures.

I learned a lot from the orientation staff but I also learned a great deal from the parents and students.  I am pleased with the amount of progress I have made thus far, but I know there is always room for improvement.  I am eager to participate in next week's orientation sessions and continuing my educational development in student affairs. 

Until then, stay positive and be encouraged!

- Ashley