SCC New Student Orientation Slated for Aug. 13

SYLVA - Learning about college life may have never been so lucrative.

This year, Southwestern Community College will host their new student orientation beginning at 8 a.m. on Aug. 13 in Myers Auditorium. "ThinkFast," a trivia-based game show designed for the college market, will be the highlight of this year's orientation program.

During ThinkFast, students will have the opportunity to apply the information presented during the orientation sessions in a 60-minute trivia game with a $300, winner-takes-all, cash prize.

"Thinkfast is completely interactive, allowing the students to test their retention and listening skills as they are quizzed on the information they just received during orientation," said Margie Askins, SCC's Student Government Association advisor. "It encourages students to retain all of the vital information they are given during orientation. In return, they not only have fun and make new friends, they also get a chance at a cash prize."

All students enrolling at SCC for the first time this semester are expected to attend orientation.

Following morning information sessions, SCC's Student Government Association will provide a free lunch for all attendees, and academic advisors will be available after lunch to assist with the registration process.

Fall classes begin on Aug. 15. To apply on-line, visit www.southwesterncc.edu on the Internet, or for more information contact the Admissions Office at (800) 447-4091 or 586-4091, Ext. 352.

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