I'm supposed to sign up for a "New Student Orientation" at University of Arizona for this summer, but I'm not sure if I should do the whole "stay in a dorm room w/ another student" thing or If I should just stay in a nearby hotel. Also, do parents go to these orientation things with their kids? U of A charges $75 for each additional guest, so it kind of made me wonder if parents are even supposed to go. FYI... the UofA orientation is basically just taking a series of placement tests, sitting through some long presentations, getting your student ID, etc... but this is all over the course of two days.
2007-12-27 18:47:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'd advise staying in the dorms. You'll meet other new students and get more of a feel for campus life that way. Just like after college actually starts--a lot of what you'll learn there happens outside the formal presentations.
Most orientation programs include some joint sessions for students and parents, and some separate ones just for parents. In the parent sessions, they'll try to help your folks understand what college is going to be like for you, and how they can support you...and how to start letting go. It helps some of them be a little less clingy and freaked out than they might have been otherwise.
2007-12-29 21:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mary M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely do the whole "stay in a dorm room with another student" thing. This is an opportunity to meet at least a few people before school starts. Whether parents go depends on the program. Usually the parents do not spend most of the time WITH their students - there are separate programs for them, and usually the parents do stay off-campus in hotels if they are included.
2007-12-28 02:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orientation is for you, not your parents. Colleges assume that you're an adult now, and really have no wish to deal with your family. Send the family home.
I'd suggest that you stay in the dormitory with another student. You'll learn more from the other students than you'll learn from the school at this stage, and you'll find it interesting.
If you're smart, you'll go to all of the presentations and listen like you mean it. The placement tests are good; and they'll assure that you're placed in classes that are suitable for you. Get your paperwork done properly and listen to what they tell you.
2007-12-28 02:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by 2n2222 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Parents can go. Stay in the dorms.
2007-12-28 03:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋