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Hello, my name is Sheila, and I'm addicted to trying new things at U.Va.

When I came here, everyone's advice was to "try out different organizations," and I did just that as I tried to find my place here. Like all of the other first-year students, I went to the activities fair and picked up flyer after flyer, adding myself to far more e-mail lists than I could possibly keep up with during the first few weeks of classes. How typical of me - but I went a step too far. I actually tried out practically every organization that I thought I might like,

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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.