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Life

The road goes ever on...

I recently read a quote by the intrepid explorer Richard Francis Burton that struck me: “One of the gladdest moments of human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands.


Life

Moving forward

The remnants of the person I became studying abroad are permeating my life back in Charlottesville, and I’ve never been so excited.


Life

Opportunity cost

If there is one valuable thing about second semester fourth year — besides being able to fill an entire Mellow Mushroom pint night card in one sitting — it is the opportunity for reflection.


Life

I hate driving in Charlottesville

Charlottesville is known for a lot of things: U.Va., of course; all things Thomas Jefferson; Bodo’s — once I met someone in New York City who named their dog after Bodo’s because it’s that good — and a lot of preppy clothing.


Life

Looking back

As I was sitting on my Amtrak train back down to Charlottesville this weekend, I started thinking about how quickly the fall went by.


Life

Never too old

I believe that most people have a moral compass. Priests have gods. Cops have laws. Protesters have passions.


Life

School is cool

I guess you could say a lot has changed in four short years. I went to a relatively small high school, where all of my teachers knew everything about me.


Life

Winter breaking goals

For me, winter break has always been about goal-setting. Without the pressure of class and with nothing to worry about but basketball, winter break is the ideal time to better myself.


Life

My resolutions for 2013

Word on the street is it’s 2013. What does that look like? So far, a lot like 2003. Destiny’s Child is back together, Justin Timberlake is putting out a new album and, I swear on Lizzie McGuire, I haven’t seen this many Razor scooters since I crimped my hair.


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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.