Warm Welcome 2025

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very fun!

I had a great post/spot! I'd be HAPPY to do the same post EVERY YEAR! Don't even post that position, I'll take it!

Helping students move onto campus was a rewarding experience. I was able to ease what can often be a stressful day by assisting with carrying belongings, giving directions, and helping families get settled. It felt good to know that my support made the transition a little smoother for new students. Beyond just the physical work, I enjoyed the chance to welcome them into the campus community and create a positive first impression of our university. This experience also allowed me to connect with other volunteers and reminded me of the importance of teamwork and service.

This was a great opportunity! Very fun

Skills and Personal Development: I am often used to being the one who teaches or guides someone else how to do something, but I found myself as the one who is learning. I want to always be in a position to learn from others, however, placing myself in another person's shoes gives me a different perspective. This way, I can teach better because I have knowledge of what he/she is going through. (P.S. I want to be an educator).
Understanding and Awareness: Everyone has a part to play whether the project is large or small. Without one person, the team overall cannot function or perform as good as it would if he/she were present and participating. Volunteer work is heavily reliant upon a person's will to say "yes" so even when an assignment is given and it may not be the lead, that single responsibility is very important to the overall work.
Relationships and Teamwork: The move in process is both individual work and teamwork. As a mover, I might be by myself heading to a room to unload, but there might be two or three bins going to the same room, so there are two or three more people helping with those. There were no specific permanent teams, so I went with different people almost every unload and this really made my experience even better because everyone is different.
Organizational Impact and Alignment: I will definitely be volunteering again for this opportunity next year and the next...until I graduate. I was impressed with the improvements they made this year so the process could run smoother and quicker. I saw some of the same people the second day from the first day which tells me that they are committed and reliable to show up and show out.
Reflection and Improvement: I don't think I would change anything about my approach to this experience.