This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Cal Poly chapter.
Ah, the smell of orientation is in the air. Whether you’re a freshman (ahem, WOWie) or a returning student, we have a feeling that this is going to be your best year yet–that is of course, if you can accomplsh everything on our WOW week bucket list. From selfies to donuts, we’ve got you covered with all the best orientation activites SLO has to offer. Well, what are you waiting for? Let’s go!
1. Stick some gum in gum alley with your parents
2. Eat a tri-tip sandwich at Firestone
3. Meet a new friend in your dorm
4. Instagram your WOW face
5. Send an introduction email to your professors before classes even start
6. Hike to the P
7. Get called a WOWie
8. Make a friend in your orientation group
9. Get Cal Poly swag at the University Store
10. Camp out in the Architecture Graveyard
11. Steal a sign
12. Get a picture with your WOW leaders
13. Kayak in Morro Bay
14. Take a napping break on Dexter Lawn
15. Figure out your favorite campus dining option
16. Take a selfie with Einstein
17. Hike to the Serenity Swing
18. Make a friend in your major
19. Visit the Cal Poly cat shelter
20. Explore every floor of Kennedy Library
21. Find a cozy campus study spot for the quarter
23. Shake hands with President Armstrong
24. Get a picture with Musty the Mustang
25. Call someone else a WOWie
26. Sign up for a club
27. Drink Starbucks in the UU
28. Sign up for a class at the craft center
29. Learn how to ride the bus
30. Celebrate with a SLO Do Co donut
