... - ..SI - j;! ~ m C ; , , -- Picture this. Your palms are sweating. You fidget with your clothes one more time. Gulping, you step out of the car and make your way to the door. Going to see that special someone? Nope, you've arrived for Getting Started Weekend! Instead of a wary father, you were greeted by a giant bee. This was the premise of Getting Started Weekend: "Amazing; everyone made me feel like I was back at home." (Jesse Jones, freshman) Following tne exploits of all the new students, this tale took you on a journey of intrigue and mystery. And though it was " kinda awkward not knowing anyone, people were very welcoming!" (Stacie Beres, freshman) The new students aren't the only stars of this show. Serving as supporting characters, plenty of returning students come back early to help out. " It was great to be able to help freshmen move in so we could make their transition to college go well. It was a really fun time to get to know them and meet their families. " (Evan Wicker, senior). But this story wasn't all fun and games. " I don't think I could have carried all of those clothes and accessories up by myself! My muscles couldn't take that astonishing weight of all those hangers!" (Lauren McIntosh, freshman) But the action didn't stop there! As the new students continued on in their epic arrival at college, "There were a ton of meetings... ! believe it helped in making everyone feel at home." (Reese Stevenson, freshman) From conferences with Dr. Brown to breakfast with the academic departments, Getting Started Weekend had it all. There are no signs of stopping for freshman Dan Ormsby, as he enthusiastically carts his hard drive to his new Lawlor room. With long lines and piles of paperwork, CU's Getting Started program attempts to ease the strain of a student's first day. I
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