Things can sometimes get a little overwhelming during freshman orientation.  There always seems to be somewhere you have to go, something you have to do.  When I was a freshman, I remember wondering why we had to be so busy…I mean, my goodness, classes hadn’t even started yet and I was already worn out!  Now, I realize that actually it’s good to stay busy during the first few days on campus.  It’s very important to be able to socialize and develop relationships with your classmates at the onset of the semester.  For me, staying busy helped quell that sense of homesickness that I might have otherwise experienced.  Ok, so getting back to my original point…:) One really great event that occurs before the start of classes is Club Carnival.  At this “carnival”, various clubs and organizations on campus host a table that contains information about who they are and what they do.  It’s great to just walk from table to table and visit with the upperclassmen.  If you think you might be interested in a particular organization, you’re encouraged to sign up and then information about meetings, etc. can be sent to you via e-mail.  You’ve heard it before–the more involved you are on campus, the more you’ll enjoy your college experience.  Honestly, I can’t reiterate this point enough.  Campus involvement helps build the sense of community that Lyon College is founded on, and it also helps you build leadership and communication skills that will be a big help in the future!