Well, did I speak too soon or what yesterday!  Not a minute later than I submitted my post did it start down pouring and it just stopped now haha.  I can’t say that my opinion of the day changed because I don’t mind the rain.  Without rain, you can’t jump in puddles! And if we had sunshine every single day, then we wouldn’t look forward to the days that the sun is out and about!

So, yesterday was our first set of orientation group interviews and they were everything I hoped they would be. It is one thing to try and do teambuilders or icebreakers with a group of students who are attending orientation because they have to and it is another thing to do them with a group of students who share such a like passion and enthusiasm. The groups just really clicked. They felt comfortable and trusted each other.  Some shared personal stories and some shared embarressing stories.  The best part was how supportive everyone was in listening to each other and having a genuine interest in what people were saying.  Don’t get me wrong, I love doing teambuilders with my orientation groups and yes I have had some groups who have had a very similar dynamic as the group interviews, but I just think that as incoming first year students, they have also been a little hesitant. I believe that there were probably people who wanted to participate more but didn’t because of what others would think. All I have to say is that, an orientation group is just one small group in comparison to the entire Keene State population… so its okay to be a little goofy and be yourself and not worry about what others are thinking because  1.) there are 5,500 other students  at KSC 2.) students are too into their own worries, questions and insecurities and 3.) they are probably seeing that goofball and thinking, “I wish I had the courage to be myself too”…. and it might actually help lure people out of their shells!

ohhh boy… tangent… sorry… I just want everyone to get as much as they can out of any experience they participate in, whether it be an interview process or a college orientation!

Smile…live life to its fullest…and love the person you are!

KTV

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