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New student orientation is the intentional process of assisting first-year and transfer students and their families in making a successful transition to the academic and cultural environment of Calvin College. Within this capacity we have three student leadership opportunities:
Orientation Leader
Each spring we hire 47 students to serve as orientation leaders for QUEST. They play an integral role in the orientation process by helping new students successfully navigate their first semester on campus; participating with new students in all orientation activities; being an enthusiastic and positive role model; distributing important information in a timely manner; supporting Calvin’s mission in day-to-day contact with new students; and assisting in the teaching of Prelude during fall semester.
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Orientation Intern
Each spring our office hires six orientation interns to serve in the orientation process. The Orientation Intern plays an integral role in this endeavor by planning and executing summer and fall orientation programs; recruiting, selecting, training and leading a staff of orientation leaders; supporting Calvin’s mission in day-to-day contact with new students and their parents; and participating in appropriate evaluation of Calvin’s orientation programs.
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International Orientation Assistant
We hire six International Orientation Assistants for a position in the fall. International Orientation Assistants play an important role in the International PASSPORT program by helping new international students make the transition to the academic and cultural environment of Calvin College and to navigate their first semester on campus. International Orientation Assistants will work alongside the International Orientation Intern to run the International Passport program.