Orientation: Bring It

We've got our smiles on and are ready to orient some froshes!

It has been another insane few days; I've devoted this past and upcoming week to Pratt's Orientation program. This is probably my favorite time of the school year because, besides copious amounts of free food, students are full of excitement and don't quite have the post-apocolyptic zombie-glow that Pratt bestows upon its naive students a few weeks into the semester. Not only that but I'm cocky enough to think that I do a fine job of representing Pratt and leave a good first impression on students and parents alike. Unfortunately, I always forget how introverted I am until I enroll myself into rigorous social situations. Although I crash when I get into my bed at night evening after a long day of acting peppy, it's also pretty rewarding knowing that I'm, like, actually doing something to improve some else's experience at Pratt.

So I'm kind of excited that Barney's on my nametag...

So far everything has just been preparation for tomorrow. Although the new international students have moved in, tomorrow is when the flood of freshmen find their way to their new home. Up to this point I have been having so much fun. As I was walking to Pratt yesterday, two extremely energetic exchange students asked for directions. As I escorted them I realized they were from the school in Milan I am planning on attending in the spring. It's so funny how coincidences like that happen. So far I have had some pretty lively conversations with those two-it's getting me really pumped for the spring! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect kickoff to orientation. Of course I have a long way to go and I can only put on my Outback-hostess-smile for so long...BUT at least I'll be too preoccupied to think about fashion for a little bit. I'm happy to clear my head a bit before launching back into my studies.