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Making it easier

There’s nothing scarier than going off to college and being on your own for the first time, but students like women’s gymnast A.J. Mills are making it easier at Auburn University. Mills, a rising junior, is spending the summer as a counselor at Camp War Eagle, which is a summer orientation program for Auburn’s incoming freshmen. NCAA Sports
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 by Ross Epstein filed under

10 comments (Add your own)

1. audrey wrote:
that seems like a great program...i know i'm scared about going to college next year...i would love to have that sort of program

February 4, 2008 @ 4:30 PM

2. britt wrote:
I wish I had this sort of orientation before going to college. Being involved in a sport is a big commitment and it would have been great to learn how to deal with other college stresses beforehand.

February 4, 2008 @ 4:32 PM

3. Todd wrote:
Sounds like a great program

February 4, 2008 @ 4:38 PM

4. Angela wrote:
It's a good idea, but that's part of the fun of going away to college. Everyone is in the same position, not knowing anyone or even what to expect.

February 4, 2008 @ 4:39 PM

5. Matt wrote:
I agree with Angela. My freshman year was quite an experience and I wouldn't trade it in for anything.

February 4, 2008 @ 4:40 PM

6. Leanne wrote:
I agree with Angela that kids going away to college need to experience everything without crutches. Kids have been doing it since the beginning of time; this isn't necessary.

February 11, 2008 @ 4:13 PM

7. Lori wrote:
It's definitely part of the experience. Kids shouldn't need to do this

February 25, 2008 @ 5:47 PM

8. Ralph wrote:
Yea, the only way kids learn is through learning on their own. trust me

March 14, 2008 @ 12:28 PM

9. eric wrote:
I think it's a little too much, kids in the past got by without it, so it's not necessary.

May 5, 2008 @ 1:56 PM

10. David wrote:
Freshman year ranks as one of the craziest years of your life. If I could do it all over again, I probably would. But I agree with most that kids just need to experience it on their own.

June 3, 2008 @ 12:24 PM

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