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College Orientation: Make the Most of It!

Some colleges hold freshman orientation during the summer months while others welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students the week before classes kick off. Regardless of when your new school hosts its college orientation, do yourself a favor and make the most of it. In most cases, attendance is mandatory anyway. You might be a little bit nervous, but rest assured that other students share your feelings.

Freshman Orientation: What to Expect

Orientation programs vary from college to college. Some scheduled activities may be slightly different for students who will live in dorms and those who will commute to campus from home, but you probably have a general idea of what

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Melissa Rhone earned her Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Tampa. She resides in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys writing about college, pop culture, and epilepsy awareness.