The day was packed with informative sessions for us, Indie went with Mike to a couple, and visited with Mariah out by the fountain. Mariah got in some serious Snapchat time and played games on my iphone while enjoying a gorgeous day outside. BSC puts together the best orientation program - chick fil-a and a bunch of other stuff for breakfast, and an open caf for lunch. Snacks, beverages, and chocolate liberally available everywhere you went. Lots of sessions to choose from for the parents from academic advising, to financial aid, to home away from home.... about 10 different sessions in all. We made it to 6 of them.
Your first test of Gib's college career is to determine what answer bests describes his favorite part of Summer Orientation:
A) getting a big hug from Indie who drove 4 hrs from Macon to be with us for the day
B) being whisked away from the parents to do his own thing with others in his group
C) sizing up future access to food - that golden ticket also known as an UNLIMITED MEAL PLAN
D) getting his schedule
If you said ALL OF THE ABOVE, you'd be right! If you said "D" you wouldn't be wrong either. Gib had a big smile on his face when he passed by Indie at one point and gleefully shoved his schedule in her face - maybe I should rephrase that: he rubbed his schedule in her face!
Monday & Wednesday:
- Foundations of Business Thought at 9:30 a.m.
- Principles of Macroeconomics at 11:00 a.m.
- The New South at 2:00 p.m.
Did you notice the FREE FRIDAY?! Gib sure did!! Actually, in his current designated major of Economics, classes are not usually scheduled for Fridays at all. Could there be a better motivating factor to not change your major?!
We were told at the parent session that amongst the 300+ students in the freshman class, each schedule is determined by a group of real-life humans and professors (haha) sequestered away until they discuss each and every student - the high school transcript, interests, strengths, major designation, etc. - and come up with a rough draft schedule to hand out at summer orientation. Well, I gotta say, they pegged Gib 100%. He is thrilled to have 2 business classes and a history class to start with.
It sounds easy, but the students work hard. And then they enjoy the weekend. And that's the way it should be! We are excited, and slightly jealous of Gib right now!
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