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Becoming an Orientation Leader (OL) will be one of the most positive experiences you can create for yourself and others during your college career. Welcome the new class of students, meet a large group of fellow leaders, and step out of your comfort zone to grow as a person. Not sold yet? Click on the links in the menu to learn a little bit more about the OL experience!
Training
- Learning your leadership strengths
- Team building activities
Learning Outcomes for Orientation Leaders
Based on Orientation Leader (OL) training and Welcome Week experiences, OLs will:
- Understand various student cultures on campus and have increased self-awareness of own identity within these cultures.
- Improve or refine interpersonal skills such as active listening, effective communication, recognition of emotions in self and others, and how to manage conflict.
- Develop skills related to being a successful member of a team.
- Demonstrate flexibility, responsibility, adaptability, and willingness to serve others.
- Understand the ethical implications of leadership, civic, and social responsibility.
- Report meaningful increased confidence, peer friendships, and/or mentorship experiences.
Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Orientation Leader. Please fill out the application or reach out to PSAStudentEngage@psu.edu for more information. A member of the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement team will reach out to you promptly.
