Training Is Truckin' Along

Hey friends! Just realized its been a week since I posted...which is a testament to how busy I've been with OL training. We train from about 9am-9pm daily, so there's not much time for blogging. The OLs are absolutely fantastic- they blow my mind with something new every day. Today we had registration training. It is so stressful- how to register, what classes to take, how to prep first years for registration, all the requirements, prepping for sassy parents, a whole big tangled bunch. They took it all in so well- asking questions and taking notes. I was proud!

Their skit is also getting better. They have these two dances they do before and after the skit and honestly- they could be on So You Think You Can Dance. I think they're starting to get more comfortable with Nathalie and me, which is a big plus. We have four more full days of training, then one half day. Orientation starts June 3rd...sounds so far away but it is SO close.

This past weekend Nathalie and I went to Michaels to buy supplies for OL motivation. We're working really hard to make them a comfy space where they can relax, nap, hang out and have fun without the watchful eyes of families and new students. The unveil is tomorrow- hope they like what we've done...pics coming soon!

I am already learning so much from this internship. I find it interesting how my leadership style is changing to adapt to a different set of students. My supervisor says to treat this job as a lab and to try new things. I really appreciate how she is so supportive of Nathalie and me. She gives us a lot of great feedback and is really open to our questions and suggestions. I hope I can adapt a similar style with the OLs.

Small world moment- Today I met the Orientation academic advisors with the OLs, and one of them used to be the Assistant Director of Central Campus at USC! Two minutes later, I met another advisor who knows J-Bloom. How crazy. What a small world!

Every night, the OLs wrap up training with dance practice. They have this song about Carolina that I absolutely love. I joke about how every time they do it, they make me want to come to Carolina. I even bought a Carolina sweatshirt today and learned the words to the Alma Mater. I might become a Tarheel after all....