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Life

Religion vs. reality

To me, it was like any other trolley ride back to grounds from downtown. Until the old lady wearing a long floral skirt and a straw sun hat got on with her various grocery bags from the food drive.


Life

Finding "Your People"

In that moment, I felt utterly content with my surroundings. I knew I had found a place where I fit in — a group where people don’t find it crazy to love running, or to eat protein bars like candy. 


Grace's column runs biweekly Fridays. She can be reached at g.muth@cavalierdaily.com.
Life

To my professors

After coming from a series of small private schools, it was jarring to begin my academic experience at U.Va. not face-to-face with a beloved teacher.


Mary's columns run biweekly Thursdays. She can be reached at m.long@cavalierdaily.com.
Life

Give me back my hometown

On a two-day, 1600-mile jaunt up and down the southern east coast this past weekend, I passed the exit on I-95 for a small Georgia island where I always spend holidays visiting family.


Life

Call your mom

I was taken aback when rather than greeting me with a “hello,” my mom's immediate response was “is everything ok?”


The Virginia Anthropology Society painted Beta Bridge to promote their weeklong event. 
Life

VAS hosts Anthropology Week

Virginia Anthropology Society hosts Anthropology Week CIO looks to expand their presence on Grounds, spread love for Anthropology By Jane Winthrop The Virginia Anthropology Society at U.Va.


Life

Facebook politics

I recently learned Facebook allows you to unfollow your friends’ posts so you don’t have to see them on your News Feed. 


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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.