<p>hey guys. just wanted to know what time the festivities started on the first day. my flight arrives at 7:15, earliest one i could find, and i know i'm not going to make it by 8 in LA traffic, especially in a shuttle and on a monday. </p>
<p>so, when you guys checked in did you just hang out for an hour or did they immediately start assigning you to groups and what not?</p>
<p>and another thing: did you find orientation informative?</p>
<p>We checked in, put our things in the rooms, and went downstairs to check into the actual orientation. Then, we spent 45 minutes filling out a survey. It's ok if you're a little late.</p>
<p>I'd say if you arrived by 8:30 you'll be fine. You need 10 minutes to check in, 10 minutes to put your stuff down, and the 10 minutes to walk down the Sproul / Covel.</p>
<p>9:00 would be a good time, take your time. IF you come early you'd just be filling in a survey.</p>