Props to BC - Orientation

[Anonymous]

We just got back from BC's 3 day orientation and just wanted to give them a shout out for a job well done! We had 7 sessions to choose from - anytime from June thru July. You arrive Sun and it goes until Tues afternoon. There are separate parent and student programs. After the initial welcome, we didn't get to see our kiddo until Tuesday. Students get to stay in the dorms to get a taste of dorm life and were able to register for classes after meeting with an advisor and hearing recommendations from upperclassmen. The presentations were so informative and they answered every question we could possibly have. We got to hear from residential life, dining services, security, transportation, deans from all the schools, financial aid, account billing, student employment, health services, university counseling and the registrar. We had lunch/dinner with fellow parents and were able to compare notes. Great opportunity to meet other families and even met a few from the DMV. We also got to tour the dorms with res life reps so we could measure etc. before we started dorm shopping. Upperclassmen were also on hand to answer any questions we had. After orientation, DD felt much more comfortable and is excited to move-in later this month. As parents, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear from so many students, staff and administrators and walked away knowing BC was the right choice for our DD.

**Our eldest child's college only had one day of orientation, so I just wanted to point out how unique and helpful this program seemed to us.

[Anonymosity]

Anonymous wrote:We just got back from BC's 3 day orientation and just wanted to give them a shout out for a job well done! We had 7 sessions to choose from - anytime from June thru July. You arrive Sun and it goes until Tues afternoon. There are separate parent and student programs. After the initial welcome, we didn't get to see our kiddo until Tuesday. Students get to stay in the dorms to get a taste of dorm life and were able to register for classes after meeting with an advisor and hearing recommendations from upperclassmen. The presentations were so informative and they answered every question we could possibly have. We got to hear from residential life, dining services, security, transportation, deans from all the schools, financial aid, account billing, student employment, health services, university counseling and the registrar. We had lunch/dinner with fellow parents and were able to compare notes. Great opportunity to meet other families and even met a few from the DMV. We also got to tour the dorms with res life reps so we could measure etc. before we started dorm shopping. Upperclassmen were also on hand to answer any questions we had. After orientation, DD felt much more comfortable and is excited to move-in later this month. As parents, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear from so many students, staff and administrators and walked away knowing BC was the right choice for our DD.

**Our eldest child's college only had one day of orientation, so I just wanted to point out how unique and helpful this program seemed to us.

That's great, but I don't think it's that unique these days, I get the sense that colleges are doing a lot more for their incoming freshmen students than they ever did back in the day (our day).

[Anonymous]

I’m on college bound kid #4 and that is not common in my experience

[Anonymous]

Did they provide financial assistance for families that might find going to Boston for 3 days out of their budget?

[Anonymous]

Is BC Bakersfield College?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did they provide financial assistance for families that might find going to Boston for 3 days out of their budget?

BC isn't for poor kids.

[Anonymous]

For $80,000 per year it better be a damn good orientation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymosity wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We just got back from BC's 3 day orientation and just wanted to give them a shout out for a job well done! We had 7 sessions to choose from - anytime from June thru July. You arrive Sun and it goes until Tues afternoon. There are separate parent and student programs. After the initial welcome, we didn't get to see our kiddo until Tuesday. Students get to stay in the dorms to get a taste of dorm life and were able to register for classes after meeting with an advisor and hearing recommendations from upperclassmen. The presentations were so informative and they answered every question we could possibly have. We got to hear from residential life, dining services, security, transportation, deans from all the schools, financial aid, account billing, student employment, health services, university counseling and the registrar. We had lunch/dinner with fellow parents and were able to compare notes. Great opportunity to meet other families and even met a few from the DMV. We also got to tour the dorms with res life reps so we could measure etc. before we started dorm shopping. Upperclassmen were also on hand to answer any questions we had. After orientation, DD felt much more comfortable and is excited to move-in later this month. As parents, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear from so many students, staff and administrators and walked away knowing BC was the right choice for our DD.

**Our eldest child's college only had one day of orientation, so I just wanted to point out how unique and helpful this program seemed to us.

That's great, but I don't think it's that unique these days, I get the sense that colleges are doing a lot more for their incoming freshmen students than they ever did back in the day (our day).

Yup—it’s not unique for private schools/smaller schools. My kids had 2 day orientations during the summer with programming for kids and parents separately and staying in the dorms.

[Anonymous]

"dorm shopping"? Is that a thing now? When I went to college, you didn't get a choice freshman year, you showed up and they told you what dorm and room you were in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"dorm shopping"? Is that a thing now? When I went to college, you didn't get a choice freshman year, you showed up and they told you what dorm and room you were in.

Eeerrr I think op means getting things for the dorm room.
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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"dorm shopping"? Is that a thing now? When I went to college, you didn't get a choice freshman year, you showed up and they told you what dorm and room you were in.

I took dorm shopping to mean buying things for the dorm. Not shopping for best dorm room.

[Anonymous]

My kid went to Michigan State several years ago and they already had the same, although it was 2 days. Several different sessions offered, parents and kids split up. Kids stayed overnight in dorms. Very well run.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"dorm shopping"? Is that a thing now? When I went to college, you didn't get a choice freshman year, you showed up and they told you what dorm and room you were in.

I took dorm shopping to mean buying things for the dorm. Not shopping for best dorm room.

DP here. Like what? Furniture??

[Anonymous]

Pitt has a similar program. They offered 4 or 5 sessions this summer June-July.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"dorm shopping"? Is that a thing now? When I went to college, you didn't get a choice freshman year, you showed up and they told you what dorm and room you were in.

I took dorm shopping to mean buying things for the dorm. Not shopping for best dorm room.

DP here. Like what? Furniture??

NP. No, just space under a lofted bed for plastic storage containers, etc. For new families, fully understanding how tight dorm rooms are can be quite helpful at this juncture.

BC has always struggled with dorm space, like many, many other schools.