Orientation leaders talk about the S.O.A.R. program
Abby Shump sits with her fellow first-year students crowding inside Cowan Hall as the festivities of one of Otterbein’s summer orientation days begin. Lights are shining on an empty stage and background music is being played, though no one is listening. Nervous chatter talks over the music and echoes throughout the auditorium. Everyone is anxious, either clinging to their parents or antsy to break free. No one knows what’s going to happen next.