Why?

"I loved the fact that when all the other hundreds of freshmen arrived on campus, I already had a feel for my surroundings and had made some really good friends." - JJ from Japan

"It was great to feel comfortable in my surroundings and have lots of familiar faces around campus before the rest of the students came.  Some of my closest friends are people I met during orientation." - RB from Kenya

"Being shy and directionally challenged, I found that orientation was the perfect way to ease into being in a new place with new people.  By the end, campus felt more comfortable and strangers had become friends." - JB from South Africa

"After many hours of traveling, my parents and I finally came across two crazy-looking guys jumping up and down with a Taylor University sign.  I figured that if they were that enthusiastic about my being here, Taylor must be a pretty neat place!" - KH from Kenya

"I first attended the orientation as a sibling.  The next year I came back as a freshman.  Both were great experiences that gave me great friendships and helped Taylor University become my new home." - EM from The Solomon Islands

"This was a significant event.  We leave with peace in our hearts knowing that our daughter has already begun relating with other students and is in an environment where people care for her.  This has been a very meaningful way for our family to say good-bye to our daughter." - an appreciative parent