Orientation Highlights from the 2019 Cohort
Each year, the incoming class participates in an intense orientation the week before classes start.Ìý During this time, the incoming class gets a chance to meet each other, faculty, & staff.Ìý Highlights include keynote speakers, information sessions, team building activities, and a community service activity.Ìý This year, orientation also included the solar eclipse!
I had the opportunity to interview several members of our first-year cohort to get their opinions on the program so far:
What is your favorite memory from orientation?
Raj Chitturi: The presentation and advice about opportunities within the program.Ìý Also, the solar eclipse!Ìý
Lauren Costantini: The opportunity to meet everyone—1st years and 2nd years—in a very natural setting.Ìý It didn’t feel forced.
Durgesh Singh: Interacting with all different people, I literally got to talk to everyone.Ìý The intros were very impressive.Ìý The presentations set the tone that we are at the right place.
Lizzy Grater: Listening to the keynote speaker Jason Mendelson was very inspirational.Ìý I loved the second year information session; it got me excited about all the different opportunities to get involved!Ìý
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Why did you choose Leeds?
Raj: As an international student, is important, and Leeds seemed to have more diversity in the classroom.Ìý Among international students, there are more students here from a variety of countries.Ìý
Lauren: The program was the biggest selling point for me.Ìý Also, I went to CU for undergrad and had a great experience.
Durgesh: I am very impressed by the diversity at Leeds.Ìý Most students have significant work experience, and the average age is higher than other schools I looked at.ÌýÌýÌý I was also very attracted to the tech community; it is very strong in Boulder.
Lizzy: I was already living in Colorado, and really liked the area.Ìý I wanted to get more connected to the entrepreneurship scene in Boulder, and the provides great opportunities to do this.