ISSUE 2 AUGUST 23
FALL 2016
Orientation in Review: Photo by Nathaniel Ashton Freshman enjoying Orientation. Orientation week, the first few days of the college experience that sets new students up to succeed. The transition from high school to college can be quite difficult, and very different from middle school to high school. Here at Florida Tech the administration is fully aware of the difficulties of this transition, so Orientation is a big deal. This first full week is packed with student involvement provoking events. From the Color Wars to the Student Involvement Fair, to the Block Party, the Orientation team
helps freshmen meet their neighbors, classmates, and soon to be friends. Michael Arenella, a freshman on campus, said he thoroughly enjoyed the orientation process, “It was amazing, I loved every second of it.” Arenella continued about his favorite event. “The first night of color wars, it was nuts,” said Arenella. “Obstacle courses and limbo, all kinds of competitions and comradery.” The only piece that Arenella thinks Orientation is missing are campus tours.
An idea echoed by freshman Victoria Bruce, “There should be a point with your team where you can walk through where your classes can be.” Both freshmen agree that Orientation week has prepared them for their first week of class. The week provides the opportunity to all students to find clubs and organizations that they are interested in, as well as the vital face-to-face meetings with their peers. Not only were the events entertaining and well organized, so was the Orientation check-in process.
Zach Isbell enjoyed his smooth check-in experience “The check-in was really fast, it was probably one of the best check-ins I’ve had.” Said Isbell “Everybody seemed friendly, if I had any questions I didn't feel awkward to go up and ask anyone older than you.” Isbell went on to say he also liked color wars and the chances he got to meet new people during the events. “We’ve really pushed our social media. We honestly think that really developed the community with the incoming class,” said Corin Lobo, an
Orientation Coordinator. Lobo explained further about changes to the Orientation style. The Orientation team utilized an app this year, with multiple helpful components. “The map feature had Google Maps API implemented on Iphone OS.” Said Lobo. This gives students a mapped-out route to their destination on campus. // NATHANIEL ASHTON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE BY YOUR PROFESSORS As freshmen are all set for a new experience at Florida Tech, one thing that they are never ready for are the professors. Almost all students have their minds filled with questions regarding expectations from professors and how to fulfill them in order to be on their good side. Each professor is different and has a different set of expectations, but there are some commonalities which every professor believes and expects from their students, the most important being that professors want freshmen students to know that college is not as simple as high school. It takes a lot more studying in order pass a course. It is also important to not be entirely dependent on a professor, because they are here to help and be a guidance, not to spoon feed. Florida Tech professors are generally strict about attendance policy, so attending every class with punctuality should be
students’ priority. Most professors do not allow students to use electronic devices during the class. Using devices such as phones and laptops during lectures without a professor's consent can be considered academic dishonesty. “I find it’s extremely disrespectful if students use their cell phones and laptops during my lectures" said Dr. Donna Wilt, a professor at the College of Aeronautics. She also said that even chitchatting with fellow students during classes is impolite not only to professors but also to other classmates. Students should always be prepared in advance on the topics that professors are planning to teach in class. Due to time limitations and their busy schedules, professors cannot cover everything on certain topics. Meetings can be arranged with professors for extra help, but it is still important to reinforce learning independently so that the time in a meeting
photo by Nathaniel Ashton Approaching your professor can be nerve-wracking, but they are here to help!
can be used efficiently. If a meeting is arranged with a professor, then it is necessary to be on time and to be prepared. Maintaining communication with a professor from time to time throughout the semester is a very important element to build a good studentprofessor relationship. According to some professors, new incoming students have bad habit of requesting good grades. "Your grades are earned
by your actions throughout the semester. Do not beg for good grades later," Luke Henning, a professor at the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, said. This not only annoys the professor but it doesn’t help the student’s credibility
either. College is not easy, but taking advice from professors can surely help. They are here to help, so do not be afraid of them! // SHADHAB TAMBOLI STAFF WRITER
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