Alexandria Smith
What is your first memory of Ball State?
My first memory of Ball State is from orientation on June 2nd and 3rd with my
dad. I didn’t go on a tour of Ball State during my senior year so this was my first time
being at Ball State. When we were on our way early in the morning, I didn’t know
what to expect from BSU. Once we got there I was so amazed by how beautiful the
campus is. We parked in the McKinley parking garage and signed in with everyone
else at Woodworth. My best friend Sierra also went to the same orientation but we
weren’t put in the same group which scared me. I was so lucky to be able to make a
new friend, Mekenzie, in my orientation group.
We first met with our group and played a name game to be able to learn
everyone’s names. Then we went to Pruis and listened to about three hours of
presentations and people welcoming us to Ball State. Everyone was so nice and
inviting and I knew that I had picked the right school. I was able to meet up with
Sierra and my dad to be able to eat lunch and talk about our day so far. Most of the
day was listening to presentations about what was here at Ball State. We were
allowed to stay the night at Ball State, but my dad and I went home and came back
the next morning for the second day of orientation. The second day of orientation
was similar to the first day but it was not as long and we didn’t have as many
presentations. During the first day we were able to go see Benny and T.I.S. In T.I.S. I
was so amazed by all of the clothing and souvenirs that I wanted to buy everything. I
ended up getting a lanyard and two shirts.
As soon as I came to orientation, I knew that I had chosen the right school.
Ball State has the most amazing campus and people and I am loving every minute
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that I spend here. I can’t wait for more memories to come. I am so lucky to be able to
call Ball State my home away from home.