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Apsiraof TN12:10AM December 20, 2011
Sounds interesting and fun. However, I am an outdoorsy person anyways, not sure how some of the city raised students might encoutner somthing of this practice. I would be more interested in seeing the results of studies conducted on these types of orientations.
Rickiof NC8:40PM December 05, 2011
My school may have this program, but as a transfer I did not have to participate in anything like this.
Rissaof NJ2:31PM December 05, 2011
think this should be an optional thing not everyone will be up for this
mollyof MO9:46AM December 05, 2011
Outdoor orientation seems like something I would enjoy attending. I could meet new people faster than not attending the orientation. This is what college is all about; trying new things and getting out of one's comfort zone.
Michelleof WI10:48PM December 04, 2011
College orientation, on campus, is the most helpful in the traditional way. Getting familiar with actual college life, organizations, etc. Schedule a daytime retreat activity as a bonding activity during orientation wk as an optional activity.
Emmaof IL12:36PM December 02, 2011
i like this idea
johnof CT5:15PM December 01, 2011
It sounds interesting, but I don't think it's the right fit for me.
Laurenof MN5:13PM November 30, 2011
How an Outdoor Orientation Program Impacted My Life
The summer before I started college, I experienced a life-changing outdoor orientation program at Young Life’s Beyond Malibu in Canada. That intense time in the wilderness prepared me for the major transition to college life.
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Apsira of TN 12:10AM December 20, 2011
Ricki of NC 8:40PM December 05, 2011
Rissa of NJ 2:31PM December 05, 2011
molly of MO 9:46AM December 05, 2011
Michelle of WI 10:48PM December 04, 2011
Emma of IL 12:36PM December 02, 2011
john of CT 5:15PM December 01, 2011
Lauren of MN 5:13PM November 30, 2011
Ashley Denton of CO 1:51PM November 28, 2011