Essential Tips for New Students: An Interview with Student Orientation Leader Hayden Cohen

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On this episode of Speaking of…College of Charleston, George Johnson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications, interviews Hayden Cohen, a junior theater major and student orientation leader.

Hayden’s Tips for Incoming Students:

• Less is more when it comes to packing
• Speak up for yourself, ask for help when you’re feeling homesick
• Participate in Weeks of Welcome to meet people on campus

Featured on this Episode:

Hayden Cohen is a Junior at the College of Charleston majoring in Theatre, with a concentration in Youth Theatre, and is currently on track for a master's program at the college (M.A.T. in Performing Arts). She’s a former CofC Bridge program participant, Leadership Council Member, and Peer Mentor. She’s a second year Orientation Intern who started the Photography Club, is currently the Vice President of HSAB (Halsey Student Advisory Board), and is a member of CofC Hillel!

Resources from this Episode:

• Campus Housing: https://charleston.edu/housing/move-in-move-out/what-to-bring.php
• Campus Housing – Move in information: https://charleston.edu/housing/move-in-move-out/move-in.php
• Weeks of Welcome: https://charleston.edu/admission/admitted-students/next-steps/welcome-week.php
• Hillel: https://cofchillel.org
• Cougar Connect: https://cougarconnect.cofc.edu/
• Cougar Free store: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sustaincofc/
• Technology checklist out for students who are looking for a new laptop: https://help.charleston.edu/technology-resources/
• Student Wellness: https://charleston.edu/wellness/index.php