The orientation for the upcoming DirecTrack to Teaching students was an exciting and wonderful experience. I enjoyed every part of the orientation, all the way from learning about the program to meeting other people that shared the same interest as me. The best part about the orientation is that it made me feel one step closer to achieving my dream to become a teacher. It was reassuring to see that the room was overflowing with other students who all wanted to be future educators like me. There was an overwhelming amount of excitement and happiness in the air as people started talking and getting to know each other. Everyone was super excited to learn more about the program and what they have to do to become a teacher. Not only did the DirecTrack to Teaching orientation prepare me for my following years in the program, but it prepared me for the rest of my life as a teacher. Whenever I will look back at my career I will remember this orientation, because it was the first moment where I began my journey as a teacher.

Submitted by Anna Reget, new DirecTrack student from the College of Liberal Arts