<p>Would love opinions on the FreshPerson versus the FOOT programs at Yale. The FreshPerson seems to give a better opportunity to meet and spend time with a larger number of students, versus the 8 or so at FOOT, but people seem to love FOOT. Do students love the FreshPerson (FPC) also?</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
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<p>People often make some of their best friends on FOOT - nothing like six days of wilderness to make fast friends.</p>
<p>FPC is more what you make of it - some freshmen made lasting friendships at FPC, some did not. You do meet more people, but I think FOOT helps everyone overcome their initial social anxiety much more quickly.</p>
<p>I'd definitely say that FOOT is a unique experience...I'd recommend it for almost anyone. But you can't really go wrong with any of the preorientation programs.</p>
<p>I did FOOT and loved it. Sure you're only getting to know 8 to 10 people (including the upperclass leaders) but you become really close with everyone you're hiking with. I still go out with my fellow FOOTies and we're planning a big reunion in the fall. I thought that getting to know a small number of people was a great way to begin my time at Yale. I had 8 to 10 people that I knew well from the beginning, which was a huge relief given how overwhelming move in day and orientation were. I saw so many people I was on new person overload. </p>
<p>I don't know too much about FPC but I have friends who did it. I think they enjoyed the experience, but wished that it lasted longer. Plus, I think because of the large number of people at FPC, it was hard for them to get to know any group of people really well.</p>
<p>My daughter went to FPC and loved it. You probably can't go wrong either way.</p>