The amount of engagement I had with the students, along with how helpful I could be towards incoming college/transfer students.
What I wish was different
Nothing really! I had a great time!
Advice
You know what you signed up for after experiencing orientation yourself. There should be no excuse to complain about the number of hours you put into work and the fact you're not getting paid for it. Though for those who are looking for an exponential amount of volunteer hours, this is definitely the role for you!
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Orientation Leader
December 2017 - September 2018 • San Bernardino, CA
What I liked
My orientation leader experience was probably the best experience I’ve had in during the summer. I learned so much about leadership, public speaking, calming down stressed students and how to make connections. We had a team of around 50 leaders so we were one big happy family that were able to work together exceptional well. I was able to earn Rising Star( its awarded to the best first year Orientation Leader) because I was able to give my 110% with everything I did. I would rarely get called out because I was always on top of everything and was able to solve problems before I was told to solve them. One thing that’s cool about the award is that over half the Orientation team voted for me for the reward. Don’t forget we had around 50 OL’s. This summer experience helped me so much with my confidence that I was able to be more outspoken. It even helped me earn a supervisor job for Orientation this year. It’s called Student Orientation Coordinator( SOC for short) where we will take charge with recruiting new OL’s and being their mentors throughout spring quarter and summer break too. Orientation helped me grow a lot in a short amount and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Orientation Leader
April - September 2018 • San Bernardino, CA
What I liked
I like the engagement aspect of it with incoming students. I felt like I made a difference in their experience and how they viewed the campus while helping them overcome their fear of college
What I wish was different
I wish I put myself out there just a little more. Asked for harder task and really tried to make myself shine mkre
Advice
Be ready for hectic and ever changing schedules and if needed take a little break so you don’t overwhelm yourself. It’s a very fun program once you really give it your all
