The orientation tour

Wednesday I had an interesting mix of being the visitng guest in the morning and the incoming student in the afternoon. I was invited to speak with the class at St Andrews on the CIA campus by Chef Dan Turgeon ( '85, C.H.E). The morning class seemed interested in what I was saying and knowing that not every person gets as hyped about food stampes and farmers markets as I do it was absolutely gratifying that noone fell asleep.

The talk ended about 9:15 and I discovered that 9:30 is a great time to hit the Apple Pie bakery, 15 minutes later on my way out I had to work around a swath of students. Mike Brown from admissions was a great tour guide (I asked for the abbreviated version, no need to tour the dorms or rec center...). My real treat came after, in the financial aid office. The people there were kind and helpful but best of all I FINALLY got to meet Ruth Stern! I have been "working" with Ruth on and off for about two years now when we have had work study students at the Queens Galley. It's always nice to place a face to a name/email!

While walking through Roth hall I did wonder, how long will it take for the unfamiliar to become familiar?