<p>Hey guys! I'm going to be a freshman at LSA and I know I'm a little stressed out about everything that's going on getting ready for college.</p>
<p>I thought I'd start a thread where us freshman could meet other freshmen and share our experiences trying to prepare for Ann Arbor!</p>
<p>So what's up?</p>
<p>Hey Cometstorm! I’m also going to be a freshman at LSA next year. I plan on majoring in the sciences. How about you? What courses are you taking?</p>
<p>By the way, it is nice to meet you!</p>
<p>I’m feeling the same way. What are you guys studying in LSA? I’m in LSA as well.</p>
<p>Hey! I think this is a great idea 
I’m going to be in LSA, and I’m thinking about concentrating in Anthropology/Archaeology. Who’s been to orientation? I just got back from mine a few days ago.</p>
<p>fuzzy0097- How was orientation? I’m a little nervous about it. Tell as much as you want about it, I’m all ears!</p>
<p>It was really fun, but exhausting. </p>
<p>Day 1: you just go on a tour, take placement tests, and attend a few informational sessions. That night they have fun stuff planned, like a performance by the Educational Theatre Company (it’s hilarious!) and a few activities that you can choose from (like going to a free movie or the planetarium-- my friends and I just wandered around, though). </p>
<p>Day 2: you go to more informational sessions and have your academic advising. The advising is what I was probably most nervous about, but it was probably one of the highlights of my orientation. My peer advisor was really nice and helpful, and my academic advisor is awesome-- he’s really knowledgeable and was willing to go out of his way to help me out. You start to pick classes that night (be aware that you’re probably not going to have an English class this first term-- they were basically all closed when I was scheduling). </p>
<p>Day 3: register for classes. </p>
<p>My Two Cents:
<p>Good luck and have fun! :)</p>
<p>ha, the meeting people is what i’m nervous about most. i’m not going with a bunch of friends, i know a few people here and there, and i don’t want to be walking around alone. I’m probably worrying about it for nothing…
thanks for writing that all up! so helpful.</p>
<p>oh, and what do we have to bring for orientation? all that they tell you, is all that stuff necessary?</p>
<p>I’m a freshman in engineering.</p>
<p>Im going to be a freshman and also thinking about majoring in Anthropology!! My name is abby. Living at Mosher Jordan.</p>
<p>jojo: If you’re not going with friends, then you should be motivated to meet new people! Really, that will probably help you; going with two of my friends gave me less incentive to meet new people, and I was better off when we were split up. Definitely take advantage of the time you have during the tour to get to know a few people-- that way, you won’t have an awkward lunch experience Continue talking to those people whenever you can (while also meeting other people as well) so you can have a not-so awkward rest of the time at orientation. </p>
<p>As for what to bring, I thought the list was a pretty good guide. DEFINITELY bring a fan. You’ll probably want an alarm clock, too (unless you think your cell phone alarm is fine), so that you’ll be up in time for your registration appointment on the third day. I didn’t bother with bringing sheets. Just bring anything else that you usually need to function in your routines. Don’t forget clean underwear! :)</p>
<p>Abby: what specifically are you looking at in anthro? Are you thinking of joining Anthro Club? You’re so lucky for getting MoJo! That’s a really nice dorm! I’m in Baits II.</p>
<p>I’m looking at Biological Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology, I’m not exactly sure which one yet. And I’m also thinking about international relations as a minor or vice versa. There’s an anthro club? That’ll be so cool! Yeah I’ll totally look into it. Yeah I got MoJo because I joined MRC. There was something wrong with my housing app so to be sure I had a place to live I signed up for the live and learn communities. :)</p>
<p>Yay! I was looking for a thread like this.
My name is Alice, I’m in LSA too.
I got assigned to West Quad. Anyone else? I heard it’s mostly upperclass so I’m a little worried about making friends!</p>
<p>I’m a recent Michigan graduate and saw this, so I thought I would give some advice:</p>
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<li>Focus on meeting people. Really put yourself out there. This is the first opportunity you have to meet other Michigan students (I did and learned about what kind of people I didn’t want to be friends with).</li>
<li>Do not worry about most of the informational sessions. Go to them, but you can just read the information when you go home on your own time.</li>
<li>Depending on what school you’re in, have some kind of idea about what you want to major in. At least have an idea of any pre-professional programs you want to be in (pre-med, pre-law).</li>
<li>However, if you’re in engineering, nursing, fine arts (other more professionally oriented schools) don’t worry about course placement.</li>
<li>If you’re an undecided engineering take 110 (~1-2 hours of homework/week… seriously that workload is nothing compared to your other courses).</li>
<li>Don’t sleep much, but rather explore the nightlife. This gives you an opportunity to socialize more. Besides you don’t need to worry about the early morning informational sessions anyways.</li>
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<p>I’m an incoming freshman, but I’ve got sophomore standing I guess. LSA, Archaeology and Classics. Lived right next to Ann Arbor for my whole life but I’m still very excited for college! Orientation tomorrow :)</p>