ORIENTATION TESTIMONIALS

Clovid Lahoud (Major: BAD, Class: July 2005)
"At the beginning of 2003 I was asked to help for the Orientation Day. Since I know the importance of such a day and how helpful it is for the new students, I accepted immediately. The Orientation Day was scheduled in a nice way. It was amazing how the work was done between the students who volunteered and Dr. Traboulsi. The long tiring hours of preparations were forgotten after realizing how beneficial it was for the new students. I miss those wonderful days and I am proud to see how the program has improved and developed. I advise every student to help in this program because it is an unforgettable experience."

Araz Boutchakjian (Major: BAD, Class: June 2006) 
“The Orientation Days are memorable for all the new students since it is the first time they get in contact with the university students and faculty members. I enjoyed the successful days and I can never forget how organized and cooperative the director was and that’s what makes the Orientation Day a success.”
 
Raffi Feghali (Major: CSC, Class: September 2006) 
“I worked with the Orientation Office at Haigazian University two years in a row. During those two years, I discovered various skills that I already had, and many I immensely needed. Maybe at that time, my capabilities weren’t that obvious, but looking back now, I can definitely say my communication, presentation and leadership skills have developed by either capitalizing or improving on them. The second year played a big role in evaluating these.”

Leila Sleiman (Major: BAD emphasis ADC, Class: July 2009)
“Being a new student, I was obliged to participate in the two days Orientation Program. Back then I didn’t know the importance of such a program. For me it was just a way to pass the first exam in my university life. After spending a couple of months at Haigazian University, I realized that the Orientation Days were necessary because the students are provided with a lot of information about the university life. Having been a leader for 3 times in a row I must say that the experience is worth trying and that it’s one of the activities I am going to miss at Haigazian.”

Zeina Sleem (Major: MLS, Class: July 2009)
“Being part of the Orientation Office was one of the most interesting and joyful experience I had in the past 3 years. As a new student back in the 2005, I didn’t enjoy the Orientation Day since I felt that it was boring; however, after witnessing 3 years of orientation, I can see the achieved improvements. I am proud that I was able to help new students whenever needed. I would work again at any time in this office because it reflects a successful group work and leadership.”

Garo Leon Agopian (Major: BAD emphasis ADC, Class: Spring 2010)
“To orient and to be oriented. Well, in Haigazian University, it’s to be oriented and then to orient. In 2006, I was a prospective student being oriented and now, for the last 2 years, I’ve been orienting the newcomers to HU. The orientation process at Haigazian University, an experience by itself, not only minimizes the vast gap between students’ high school years and university life but also enhances them with leadership abilities and highlights the importance of human relationships. Thus, my advice to all HU students, current and future is: Be fully oriented and do not forget to orient others in your turn!”

Shaza Hajj Sleiman (Major: EDU, Class: Spring 2010)
“Through the Orientation Program I was able to get acquainted with other students, build friendships and explore the academic and social life at HU. Now, as a member of this family, I can truly say that orientation is the main step to meet new and different kinds of people and work with them in a very respectful way.”