Camp War Eagle is a summer rite of passage for incoming freshman at the college. It’s a two-day affair where students and parents more information than they can digest and get to go home and process everything.
Many offices on campus participate, including mine. We rotate staff so everyone gets a turn.
Last Monday was the first session, and guess who was helping man our table?
Forgive the flip flops but the weather was nasty (hello summer), and I didn’t feel like ruining a nice pair of shoes. Plus, I’m usually on my feet for three hours, so fancy shoes are never a good choice under these circumstances.
We set up and then left the room to grab breakfast before the session started.
I don’t know who did the cooking, but it was fabulous! I managed to find a few things that fit my vegan needs.
Then, we headed back to our staging facility and waited.
Students come through first. They are precious. I absolutely adore these college kiddos – especially the summer before they are actually on campus attending class. They are nervous and excited.
One young lady saw my lip gloss on the table.
I thought I had placed it out of sight, but nope. She had Eagle (get it . . . eagle as in War Eagle) eyes. She said, “That color is so bright!”
I gasped and asked if it looked bad on me. I was absolutely horrified. She assured me that it was fine for me, but it was bright on her. So then we bonded over all things Ulta and declared that Ulta was much better (and cheaper) than Sephora.
I adore the college kids, y’all!
Every office has a table with information and swag. I picked up a pair of socks at one table just because they were cute. I may wear them to my surgery.
The parents come through later, and they are full of questions. I’m usually tired of the sound of my own voice when it’s over.
As introverted as I am, I enjoy the one-on-one conversations. I remember how nervous I was as a parent preparing to send my own Rooster boy off to college. I appreciated those who patiently answered questions they’d been asked countless times by countless parents.
I find myself grateful and blessed that it’s me answering some of the same questions.
We have quite a few more sessions to go this summer season. Before too long, August will be here, and we will be starting a new academic year. Time flies when you’re having fun!
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