To say that you will meet a lot of people during Orientation Week is a massive understatement. You will constantly be surrounded by Frosh Leaders, fellow Vic students, first years from other colleges, and those pesky neighbours who smoke outside your window and make more noise than humanly possible right above your room.
Frosh Week is overwhelming, exciting, and it goes by quickly, so it’s important to make the most of it. If I could give my first-year self advice, it would be to lighten up, go with the flow, and just have fun! I realized a day or two into the week that I was completely in control of choosing which events I wanted to be a part of, according to my own personality and interests. This is when you will meet like-minded people and form friendships that could last a lifetime.
However, the objective is not to make lifelong friendships. If you put that kind of pressure on yourself, you may end up forgetting to have fun. The people you meet during Frosh Week do not have to be your best friends for life, and there will be plenty of opportunities to form strong connections throughout the year through common interests, residence life, and more.
Orientation Week gives you the opportunity to settle into your surroundings and explore opportunities you may not have even considered otherwise. For instance, I never thought I’d join the Victoria College Drama Society. During my own Frosh Week, I decided to attend their information session on a whim simply because I was promised free pizza. Now, one year later, I am proud to call myself one of VCDS’s producers!
Frosh Week helped me find my feet here at Victoria College and even encouraged me to become an Frosh Leader this year. Most importantly, it showed me how lucky I am to be here among some of the most welcoming, warm, and creative people I have ever met. I know that you’ll find your spot here at Vic, and I’m sure you’ll grow to love it just as much as I do!
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