Blog #2, Osprey Kick-off by Amanda Griglack

As another long lecture was completed during Welcome Week 2015, our building and the rest of the freshmen class of 2015 headed off to the event of all events during welcome week, the Osprey kick-Off. Coming into this event, my friends and I had no idea of what to expect, but we were welcome to a wide array of fun activities waiting for us. This event was like the pep rallies we used to attend in high school, but with much more to do to keep students occupied. The kick-off had blasting music that each student there could dance along to or just sing along. Each activity at the kick-off was designed to keep students involved and doing something, including constant volleyball games and a teddy bear making station. There was also a station where staff made tropical drinks for students to drink, which was delicious!

The first station we went to was bear making, where little bear skins were stuffed with cotton to make a comfy companion. The next station, my personal favorite, was poster buying. Each table had different categories of posters, from comedy to music to famous movies. It was a poster heaven. Needless to say, more than one poster was bought that day from the comedy section. The next portion of the Osprey kick-off was playing volleyball in teams. Fun and friendly, these games gave a chance to meet new students on campus and bond with the class of 2019 Stockton Ospreys. Finally, the last portion of this amazing gathering was the photo booth, where our class could remember all of the fun we had on this day. Just grab a group of friends, go in the machine, pick a border, and take four pictures!

Overall, this day was complete success on several levels. Students were preoccupied with fun activities that applied to them, not just ice breakers. Also, students got to meet fellow classmates and socialize with them before the start of school in a fun, interactive way. Honestly, the Osprey-kick off was my favorite part of welcome week and I wish I could relive the whole event again.