C o m p a n y
ORIENTATION AND SUCCESS SEMINAR
NEW BEGINNINGS
SSS students have the opportunity to
participate in the New Student Orientation.
Moving into campus early, each student had
the chance to meet the director, advisors,
graduate assistant and interns. Participants
also had the chance to work with the peer
mentors before classes began.
Caylie Peet and Zoie Williams enduring the rain
to serve as mentors during orientation.
During this program, students explored what
it means to be a college student through
presentations, discussions and activities
throughout campus. Students also visited the
downtown campus and were able to sample
some of the great food Grand Rapids has to
offer.
One of the most important parts of
Orientation is the connection participants
make with their peers. Creating this network
of support is critical for students as they
begin their tenure at Grand Valley.
TRIO SSS students at the University Counseling
Center open house.
EXPLORING COLLEGE
This fall featured the first Student Success
Seminar. Spanning the length of the semester,
students participated in discussions, activities
and presentations regarding time
management, academic skills, healthy
relationships and how to make the most out of
college. Essentially, this program focused on
developing the skills students need to be
successful in college. Those who completed
the program were awarded scholarships for
books and academic supplies.
The Seminar continued into the winter
semester with an emphasis on leadership and
career exploration. Through discussions and
activities with a leadership focus, students
explored how to incorporate their leadership
skills both in the classroom and their future
careers.
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