By Mikee Natinga Norico
A drone shot during the devotion rites of the CONnect: A Welcome Walk at the LDT Quadrangle.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ College of Nursing (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ CON) welcomed its newest batch of nursing students with a series of orientation activities on August 20, 2024. The event aimed to introduce the freshmen to the college’s culture, organizations, and expectations.
The orientation began with the CONnect: A Welcome Walk, a solemn gathering that promoted togetherness and diversity among the students. Freshmen were welcomed by their seniors and received goodie bags as they entered the LDT Building. A devotional rite followed, where students received words of encouragement and motivation for their four-year journey.
The CON Freshmen Orientation was held in the EMC, where students learned about the history of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ CON, admission and retention guidelines, and disciplinary procedures. The orientation also featured introductions to various nursing organizations and clubs, including the Nurses Christian Fellowship, Nurses Notes’ Publication, Peer-Facilitators ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ CON, Student Nurses Association Philippines ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Chapter, and Dancing Nurses Association.
The InterCONnect: Orgs and Clubs Fair and Booths provided an opportunity for organizations and clubs to showcase their activities and recruit new members. The fair also featured Project EntrepreNURSE, a platform for student nurse entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services.
The orientation was a successful event that helped new nursing students feel welcomed and prepared for their academic journey at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ CON.