![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.worcester.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/01\/4-1-150x150.jpg\")
<\/p>\nAs we get ready to welcome the Class of 2029 in five months, we look back on last year\u2019s Orientation program and ask some of our Orientation Leaders to reflect on their experience.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Lily Morgan <\/strong> I enjoyed getting to know many others. Now doing this two years, I have developed so many friendships from being an Orientation Leader. Being able to get to know the first-years is also great, as I still talk to some of mine from two years ago now. Orientation is a great experience overall. I enjoyed the ability to live in the dorms for a bit as a commuter. I was never going to be able to have that opportunity without Orientation, and now I can say I have lived in the dorms. You can learn skills like talking in front of others and stepping out of your comfort zone. I have grown as a person so much since being an OL, and I credit Orientation for my involvement on campus.<\/p>\n Johnathon Beford<\/strong> The things I enjoyed most about the orientation leader position were the community and the responsibility. The community I found through pro-staff and my peers was truly incredible and inspiring. Everyone there was so unique, interesting, and inspiring; I felt pushed to be my best self when around them. The responsibility pushed me just far enough out of my comfort zone. I learned valuable stress management skills, but never felt too overwhelmed. I woke up every day ready to see what we\u2019d accomplish as a team.<\/p>\n Fayez Alshammaa<\/strong> I enjoyed working with other students and making more friends. I also liked the fact I went into the new school year knowing a good amount of the new first-years. Saying hi to them and being a familiar face makes them feel more comfortable, and that makes me feel good.<\/p>\n Being an Orientation Leader was such a cool experience for me. I got to help new students adjust to college life and made some awesome connections along the way.<\/p>\n Here are some things I enjoyed and learned: It was a game-changer for me, giving me skills I can use in many situations!<\/p>\n
\nSummer 2023; Summer and Fall 2024<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.worcester.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/01\/3-1-150x150.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
\nSummer and Fall 2024<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.worcester.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/01\/2-2-300x300.jpg\")
\nSummer 2024<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.worcester.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/01\/1-2-150x150.jpg\")
Keila Carmona<\/strong>
\nSummer 2023 & 2024<\/em><\/p>\n
\n– Making Friends: I loved meeting new students and helping them feel at home.
\n– Being a Leader: Being in charge and helping plan events was cool and boosted my leadership skills.
\n– Teamwork: Working with my fellow leaders taught me a lot about teamwork and communication.
\n– Problem-Solving: Dealing with unexpected issues during events taught me how to think on my feet.
\n– Public Speaking: I had to talk in front of big groups, which improved my public speaking skills.
\n– Event Planning: Organizing events sharpened my planning and organizational skills.
\n– Helping Hand: Guiding new students showed me how to be supportive and understanding.
\n– Time Management: Balancing everything as an Orientation Leader taught me to manage my time more efficiently.<\/p>\n5 Reasons to Apply to be an Orientation Leader<\/strong><\/h5>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.worcester.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/01\/1000008236-1024x975.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"