We know the butterflies can feel funny for the first few days after you arrive at college. Fortunately, first-years, you’re not alone.

And because Orientation won’t be the last you see of those first-day butterflies, Champlain College is ready to help new and returning students become the best version of themselves. But don’t just take our word for it¡ªtake it from Champlain students who have been through it themselves. This is your ultimate guide to keeping your cool, balancing your schedule, and being yourself when you get to college.

Don¡¯t Compare Yourself to Others

Your peers are doing amazing things, but so are you! Try not to get bogged down by comparing your strengths and weaknesses to theirs. Everyone is at a different experience level and going down different paths, so it¡¯s important to embrace yourself and your abilities.

Get Involved in Your Major and Campus Clubs

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Champlain College’s annual Spirit Week brings the entire Champlain community together for a week of fun and catching up. We’re talking s’mores, crosswalk painting (as pictured above), carnivals, and more. It’s a great time to put yourself out there.

The best way to elevate your college experience is by getting involved. Whether your interests are major-specific or beyond, Champlain has tons of opportunities for you to explore. Looking to create fun events for yourself and others? CHAMP allows you to become part of a planning committee for on-campus events. Love exercising outdoors? The Champlain Outdoors Club will take you to new heights on our beloved Vermont trails. Interested in student government? The Student Government Association (SGA) has many roles and options for you! There is a place for everyone¡¯s interests at Champlain.

Champlain offers activities for students every day of the week and on weekends. Whether it¡¯s bowling, movies, or staying active, we have activities to support your interests!

Don¡¯t Be Afraid to Ask

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Champlain encourages students to ask questions¡ªno matter how large or small!

Your academic advisors, professors, faculty, and staff are here to help! Your classmates and upper-year peers will also often know the answers to your questions, or they can at least help you contact someone who does.?So don’t be afraid to ask!

To that end, we’ve developed an extended orientation program that all first-year students will take during their first 10 weeks at Champlain. It’s called Champ 101 and it’s exactly what it sounds like¡ªit’s building your foundation at Chaplain and introducing you to the support and resources you need. So you’ll know where to ask for help when you need it.

Your college experience is one of the most developmental periods in your life; you¡¯re gaining responsibility, living on your own, and figuring out your career path, all in just a few years! Not sure whether you¡¯re going to like something? Try it out. You may find your new favorite hobby.

Do Something That Scares You

Near the summit of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s tallest mountain peak, located less than and hour away.

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Welcome to our small, but mighty town. Every year, dozens of festivals, parades (like the Pride Parade, photographed above), and events are hosted by community members and organizations at Champlain College and beyond. Photo by Caroline Selby
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