On Thursday, May 8th 2008, five students traveled from all over Pennsylvinia and even Ohio to visit Chatham University for our first ever, Ambassador created, Spring Slumber Party!
We spent the first night in Berry Hall enjoying a Sundae bar, watching a movie, and taking some time to get to know each other. Then the students and I went to Fickes Hall to spend the night - just like a real student would in the residence halls!
Friday morning we woke up early and went to breakfast in the Anderson Dining Hall. Although we had some trouble with the waffle maker in the beginning, breakfast was the perfect start for the day!
Next, we had the students team up with the Ambassadors and go on a scavenger hunt around campus. Liz and Emily moderated the clues left in different buildings, and whichever team made it around campus first with all the clues won! Both teams had a lot of fun exploring campus, although I think our Ambassadors enjoyed it just as much as the students did.
After the scavenger hunt, it was time for an official tour of campus. By this time, the students were already kind of familiar with campus, but the tour allowed them to get a more in-depth look at each building.
Then Tara Viti, one of our admissions counselors, led the students in an information session that gave them a general overview of the admissions application and interview process, as well as covering financial aid and allowing the students to have any questions answered. The session was very general, which prepared the students to use the information at a variety of colleges.
We went back to the Anderson Dining Hall for a relaxing lunch, and then the students had some time to explore the bookstore and pick out some Chatham University gear! Each student bought something to wear, and planning on taking group pictures to remember the event together.
Finally, we headed back to the Office of Admissions so the students could meet some more Ambassadors before their parents came to pick them up. We all just talked for a little bit, some of us even took a cat nap, and watched a little tv. We also got the Chatham U photo shoot out of the way too!
The Ambassadors had an awesome time with the students, and we hope that they did too! If you are interested in coming to visit campus sometime, please contact us at chathamambassador@chatham.edu or 412-365-2736 to arrange a visit!
