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Though I was initially skeptical — and perhaps a bit ashamed — of my less-impressive situation, I’ve found that “silly” summer jobs can have their own crucial value, too

The value of shoveling chicken poop

Unlike most of my resume-oriented peers navigating corporate internships, I’m spending my summer sweating through outdoor manual labor as a farmhand, making lattés and selling shampoo bars at a local shop in my hometown

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.