"Where do I get my parking pass?"
"Can you tell me where my class is?"
"If I need to buy textbooks, where would I go?"
On the first day of Winter term,these questions are heard everywhere on campus. As a Respect Rep, I had the exciting chance to be part of an enthusiastic and caring team that wanted to help new/returning students with all of their 'First Day Questions'. The team had games, hot chocolate, snacks, prizes and candy to remind everyone - including our amazing faculty- to have fun and relax on this very busy day. There were team members who would walk a student to a classroom, help them find a locker or even reassure them that, yes, it gets easier from here.
It's important to have events like these to reinforce our sense of community at Conestoga College and show that everyone plays a part in creating and maintaining our learning environment. I personally joined the Respect Campaign because I believe that respect can change our perceptions, attitudes and actions within our everyday lives. When I first came to Conestoga College, I didn't know what to expect but so far I have been nothing but surprised and delighted with my experience.
- Liz Spanjer
Business Administration-Management Student, Year One