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NSOCO: New Student Orientation to Community Outreach

Dates: August 22-27, 2009
Cost: $225
Location: 4-H Center and Salem Community
Limit: 25 participants
Registration: Completed application with payment must be postmarked by July 31.

"NSOCO was the perfect way to start college - my entire experience has been affected by that initial program. It helped shape my growing life at Willamette by introducing me to some of my closest friends and showing me that there are so many opportunities here and in the community for us. Starting school knowing we had started the transition process early and were going in with an intimate group to support us from the beginning was great (and so important!)." Lauren Greenwell '12

"Not only did [NSOCO] provide a fun and engaging way to get to know some of my fellow students, it also taught me about opportunities both on and off campus for continued involvement in all manner of service and interaction.  All in all, I'm incredibly glad that I went to NSOCO!" Matt Pitchford '12

"NSOCO made my transition to college so much easier and more enjoyable than I know it could have been without the confidence and sense of self I developed during Jump Start.  I have been able to carry these developments with me throughout the semester, enabling me to make more genuine friends and to become more involved in on-campus and off-campus activities.  NSOCO added another level to my college experience..." Laura Braithwaite '12

NSOCO is a great way to make connections as you transition into this exciting time in your life! This program provides students with the opportunity to engage in direct service in the Salem community, explore various social justice issues, and meet other new students with similar interests. Caring, fun-loving leaders answer your questions about the first year at Willamette and work to make NSOCO an outstanding experience. A typical day of NSOCO consists of improving the environment, feeding hungry families and reaching out to youth in need. You'll participate in a unique tour of Willamette, get to know Salem better, and share evening social time with the other students in the Jump Start program. The program fee includes all transportation, meals, great accommodations, fun surprises and a souvenir T-shirt. Join us as we build community with each other and the Salem area while living out Willamette University's motto, "Not unto ourselves alone are we born."