Everyone is friends!
Sep 3rd, 2008 by Eli
So, these six days of orientation have been great. I like how at the beginning of the first day, everyone’s confused, wandering around with their parents, unsure of what’s going on or how to find anything. By the end of the day, everyone’s met at least a few people who they can remember the names of. By the end of the second day, everyone has at least one or two people they might end up being friends with. By the end of the first week, a lot of people have established groups of friends. Of course, these circles change constantly, and nobody should feel bad when they inevitably break off with a few of the people they were friends with initially. Still, friends are friends until proven otherwise.
I was having a conversation with a group of seven or so first-years about false expectations about college. We’re all given a ton of information about college, especially from our parents’ friends and other respected adults. I thought I’d need rolls of quarters for laundry machines. Turns out we use swipe-cards. I also thought I’d have to coordinate shower usage with roommates/hallmates. Turns out everyone wakes up at different times, so there’s always a shower available. I might make a list of shattered expectations, between me and my friends. I’ll post it when it’s done (if I don’t get lazy/busy).
Opening ceremony is tomorrow. Looking forward to good food and FREE MONEY FOR THE CLASS OF 2011 (’cause we’re totally going to win the most-people-wearing-our-color contest).
-Eli