University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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orientation cont. All is not run and games. While parents go on campus tours, talk to upper classmen or visit the planetarium—students participate in a rather rigorous schedule of testing in English and math, academic advising with both faculty and student advisors, campus touring, class schedule planning. I.D. picture taking and finally, registration. All this can he frightening for the new freshman, who appears confident but is more nervous than he looks. Olsen said. Parents too. often seem flustered, lost or anxious. Sixteen students, chosen from their spread of majors from about ISO applications, unemployed by the university to lessen student and parent fears, answer questions and give countless directions. These orientation assistants live in Towers— the only dorm open for student and parent use. The stay in the dorm enables students and parents to view another facet of college life. Few real problems occurred during the 15 sessions, Olsen said. “I feel through the years the program has been a good one and is still a good one. so we won't change it.' O JM Summer nm-nicilion

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 “This is the place to which you've come. This is the day we hope you feel a part of the campus.” These words, well-worn by summer's end. were part of Chancellor Leonard Haas' opening orientation remarks urging students to review their decision to attend l)W-Eau Claire and pursue a course of higher education. Orientation, an annual inauguration to colleger life, was attended by approximately 2.4(H) students and 1.400 parents. Mark Olsen, director of academic and career advising, said. The heart of the two-day process. Olsen said. Is to acquaint students with academics and their classes and provide a positive social campus orientation. —♦ •Summer orientation Our world—and welcome to it

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Parkin spate are scarce. U-llauli black I hr streets and families moke repented trip la their aim In a y orl)' ritual, students padc tlwir possession to return to school. Heavy boxes of books, bean bag chairs, plants and •ten'o are pockni in the car and hours later unpacked Moving in is a lime of mixed emotions There Is anticipation on the farm of the freshmen, eager for thnlr first glimpse of all-loo small dorm rooms Upperclassmen, who know the tedium of unpacking, demonstrate Ins enthusiasm In a day it’s all over, hut the aching muscles, and the expat■fufion of moving not al ihr end of the year, remain. Jamming 18 years into £ 6 boxes