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FOURT H OF JULY
The orientations, four of which take place before each
long semester, include music, food and fun tours, coupled with opportunities for individual sessions with the
many
departments on campus. It’s a face-to-face opporR
tunity to meet program directors, instructors, student organization leaders and even Arthur, the Seahawk mascot.
“Starting college should be one of the most exciting
times in a person’s life and that’s how we are approach-
ing orientation,” said Felicia McAdams, director of advising. “We have group meetings, then break down into
smaller groups so students have a more intimate experience in learning how to be a new college student. We
even have a group get-together for parents.”
The events take place at the Carl Parker Multipurpose
Center where people are met with the opportunity for
their first “selfie” as a college student, then led to the
main gym where dozens of tables are set up for the various programs at the college.
“College is fun. We want our students to know that this
is just the beginning of that great time,” McAdams said.
POINTS OF PRIDE
The event included music, a patriotic-themed
bike and wagon parade, an apple pie baking
contest and plenty of food and games. The
event drew a large crowd leading up to the always-anticipated fireworks show over the Intercoastal Canal.
The event was also sponsored by Motiva and
the City of Port Arthur.
Student Orientation takes on fun-filled approach
The days of sitting in a darkened theater watching stale
video of how to be a college student are long-gone at
LSCPA with the advent of