[Music]
Patience>> Here you have full conversations,
you laugh... and you just make things work in order to complete one goal: which is to
make your freshmen feel comfortable. And just have fun - you know?
Ryan>> To really have that first great impression... someone who wants to get to know you. Who
wants to take you around campus... show you what they have to offer... what RIT has to
offer... it kinda solidifies that decision. That you made the right choice. That this
is the place to be. And it takes some of those jitters away. So when you do start school
you are going to not be second guessing yourself. It gives you the confidence that you're ready.
Starting college and moving on to a new chapter in your life.
PA>> Is everybody pumped up and energized? [cheers]
Margaret>>I definitely thought it was going to be hokey. And I thought the OAs were very
overly-excited... and that is not normally my thing. But it has turned out to be a good.
And I've liked talking to the people, even though I already knew some of the information,
but it is still nice to go over it again.
Nick>> I think the games that the Orientation
Advisors provide also mixes it up - from a tour to something interactive. And also it
gets you talking with the other students so that you are not so closed off when you first
come here. Because it can be very easy NOT to interact with everyone else at times.
Ryan>> We just kinda start dancing. We finally got together and we realized that we all were
here to have fun and joke. And I'm not there to be a boss. I am there to be their friend.
And as much as I said it in the beginning, once they realized I'm not bossing them around,
they feel a lot more comfortable. And they are just in it for the ride.The whole second
half, it was a lot more relaxed and a lot more fun. And I am really happy with my group.
And they all stayed through the whole first day, so that is always a great sign!
[Pep Band playing "Eye of the Tiger"]
[Bagpipes]
Johnson>> Keep in mind: you will survive, and we are here to help. Welcome to RIT.
[applause]
[Bagpipes]
[Music]
Lizzie>>I really enjoyed this so far... the
comedian... he was really good...it is nice to be with everyone.
[Music]
[Alma Mater]
[applause]