Miami Bound Experiences

With first year student move in day quickly approaching next week, some first year students will be taking one last trip before they start classes. However, this final trip before the semester begins isn’t a family vacation – it’s a trip with other incoming Miami first year students!

This year, Miami offered four first year student experiences prior to the start the of the fall semester, called Miami Bound experiences. These experiences allowed students to learn more about leadership, explore the Miami and surround communities, connect with other Miami students, and have an awesome time. Sound interesting? Here are more details about this year’s four Miami Bound experiences:

U-Lead (August 17-20, 2009): This is Miami’s annual leadership institute for first year students! Participants discussed leadership, participated in a low ropes course experience, went on a canoe trip, and took part in a service project. U-Lead is coordinated by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership. www.muohio.edu/saf/sac/ulead.shtml

MU Volunteers Community Plunge (August 17-20, 2009): Offered for the first time this year, students participating in the Community Plunge joined other Miami students and made a difference! Students participated in service and volunteer projects in Oxford and the surrounding communities, met students dedicated to service, and enhanced their understanding of volunteerism and community engagement. MU Volunteers Community Plunge is coordinated by the Office of Community Engagement and Service. www.muohio.edu/saf/service/MUVOLUNTEERCOMMUNITYPLUNGE.htm

Wind River Trek (August 10-20): Students who participated in this Miami Bound experience went on an 11-day outdoor adventure in Wyoming! Students worked, played, and lived with each other as they backpacked, flyfished, and camped together. The Wind River Trek is coordinated by Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center. www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/outdoorpursuit/miamibound.html

New River Adventure (August 14-20): This Miami Bound experience allowed students to connect with each other on a 7-day outdoor adventure! Students whitewater rafted, camped, and kayaked together as they learned about leadership, group dynamics, and communication. The New River Adventure is also coordinated by Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center. www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/outdoorpursuit/miamibound.html

Be sure to be on the look-out next spring for the August 2010 Miami Bound trips!

You can learn more about this year’s Miami Bound experiences by visiting www.muohio.edu/orientation/content/miami-bound. Any questions about Miami Bound trips can be directed to the Office of New Student Programs at orientation@muohio.edu.

Thanks for reading!
Until next time,

Brian