Adapting to university life and obtaining success is a big challenge for most freshmen. Some may choose meeting regularly in their first year with senior students of the same major for suggestions . However, I prefer to join in a one-week orientation or introduction program before classes begin due to its high-efficiency and sociability.

Firstly, joining in a one-week orientation program is very efficient. I prefer to obtain all the information I need in a very short time without delaying my study time. Thus, comparatively, spending a year meeting regularly with senior students in my major field would be my last choice. In addition, what I learn through this program would probably be far more than what I meet in the future, so I could feel more in control of the unknown situation. Two years ago, when I was a freshman, I participated in an orientation program held by my college. Ten students who have entered the university for several years shared their experience in university with us and offered many good suggestions to us. They shared plenty of learning resources. It was only 3 days long, but I had learned a lot that was applied successfully in my later life in the university.

Secondly, it’s very important to have an effective social activity at the beginning of the university life. According to my experience, there will be many outstanding students, tutors and even counselors invited to the program. They’re willing to offer more information if further communicating with them after class. I can meet fellows and tutors with whom I will deal for the following four years. Moreover, by interacting with students from different places with different characters, I can expand my social circle and become more open-minded.

All in all, I will incredibly advise a freshman to join in a one-week orientation program to adjust to the life in university and succeed.