First Connection Pre-Orientation Program 2015 |
Lake Forest College
First Connection Pre-Orientation Program
August 16-21, 2015
First Connection is a program designed to help incoming students transition to life at Lake Forest College, both within and outside of the classroom. The program provides social opportunities and practical information to facilitate transition to the academic expectations and general culture of the College. Participants will develop a support network of staff and students to provide additional assistance during their first semester here. The program is also designed to enhance the cultural awareness and understanding among its participants by providing meaningful intercultural information and experiences. Thus, students traditionally underrepresented and/or underserved in American higher education, including, but not limited to: ethnic minority students, students who identify as LGBTQIA, first generation students, and international students are especially encouraged to attend.
First Connection provides support regarding a number of transition issues, including the development of a genuine understanding of the College's rigorous academic expectations, dealing with cultural adjustment, and gaining familiarity with the College's various resources. In short, the objectives of the program are:
1) to provide experiences that will support incoming students' academic and co-curricular transition to the college.
2) to create an opportunity for a meaningful intercultural experience for incoming students.
3) to allow incoming students to have social networking opportunities with other participating students, faculty, and staff.
4) to familiarize incoming students with academic and co-curricular campus resources.
First Connection Pre-Orientation Program
August 16-21, 2015
First Connection is a program designed to help incoming students transition to life at Lake Forest College, both within and outside of the classroom. The program provides social opportunities and practical information to facilitate transition to the academic expectations and general culture of the College. Participants will develop a support network of staff and students to provide additional assistance during their first semester here. The program is also designed to enhance the cultural awareness and understanding among its participants by providing meaningful intercultural information and experiences. Thus, students traditionally underrepresented and/or underserved in American higher education, including, but not limited to: ethnic minority students, students who identify as LGBTQIA, first generation students, and international students are especially encouraged to attend.
First Connection provides support regarding a number of transition issues, including the development of a genuine understanding of the College's rigorous academic expectations, dealing with cultural adjustment, and gaining familiarity with the College's various resources. In short, the objectives of the program are:
1) to provide experiences that will support incoming students' academic and co-curricular transition to the college.
2) to create an opportunity for a meaningful intercultural experience for incoming students.
3) to allow incoming students to have social networking opportunities with other participating students, faculty, and staff.
4) to familiarize incoming students with academic and co-curricular campus resources.