SOULs

As Chrissy recently wrote about Summer Orientation starting up tomorrow, I thought it would be a great time to mention a group of student leaders that will be helping with orientation. These students are called Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders; we call them SOULS for short. The SOULs are here to help make your transition to Miami University a successful one. They are group of exceptional students that will act as facilitators, mentors, and most of all leaders. The SOULs are excellent resources for new students and they love answering any questions you may have. They have been training for your arrival for the past three months, and will be able to share many of their own experiences to help address concerns you may have and answer your questions.

Something also worth mentioning is that you too may want to be an orientation leader someday. The first step is to get to know your SOUL while you’re at orientation this summer. What better way to learn about the job than to watch and learn from the students who are doing it, right? Next, get involved at Miami when you arrive back on campus in August; find an organization or two or three to join. Perhaps, eventually start taking on leadership roles in the organizations in which you are a member. Finally, apply! SOUL applications will be available in late October 2009 – early November 2009. If you have questions or if you’d like to learn more about the SOUL position, please visit the Office of New Student Programs website at www.muohio.edu/orientation. On the website, if you click on “Student Leadership and Employment” you will find a section about the SOULs, including a position description.

I hope you are having a great summer!

Until Next Time,
Brian