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J-term classes offer students more intimacy than the typical fall or spring lecture

As I was quickly reminded as I showed a prospective students around Grounds last weekend, the idea of the "typical college experience" is a prominent fantasy in the minds of high school students. As we walked the Lawn amongst sunning students, it struck me that this was probably her exact idea of what the academic experience at college was like: sunbathing with Shakespeare, sipping lattes in Alderman Caf

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.