The OC Experience

 Being an Orientation Counselor is more than just a job; it's a life-changing experience.

Don't believe us? Read what past OCs have said about it.

"Let me ask you a question. Why wouldn't you be an OC? Well, I can tell you from real world experience I have worked at five different jobs in the 'business world' since I was 16 years old. No job has given me the gratification, friendships, life experience, or satisfaction that the OC position has." -OC Carly

"I learned more about myself in my one summer as an OC than I did throughout the previous 19 years of my life. Not only are you able to introduce 150+ students to their future home, but their stories will impact you in ways you never thought possible. The most amazing, influential, and rewarding experience of my entire life." – OC Michael

"Being an Orientation counselor is something that not a lot of people think that they want to do but believe me this job is well worth it. You learn so much about the university and you can give tours to pretty much anyone. You can answer any question about advising and your friends call you and ask you for advice. It looks so good on your resume cause you can apply everything you do in this job to almost every other job! Customer relations? Check! Positive Attitude? Check! Teamwork? Check! The list goes on ..." -OC Sarah A

“I never planned on applying to be an OC. Looking back at my experience now, I think it's one of the best things I've ever had the opportunity to do. Being an OC is so much more than giving new students campus tours. It's being able to truly represent WSU for the amazing opportunities and resources that make it so one of a kind. The best part of it all are the relationships that you create along the way with both students, staff, and fellow OCs. They become your family and a home away from home. If you're on the fence about applying, trust me, you won't regret it!” – OC Shy

"By the end of the summer, I felt comfortable with who I am. My OC family welcomed me and encouraged me. Resume wise, you gain so many transferable skills." – OC Shelby

"I know so much more about myself after this summer. I learned that I have the strength to be a leader. I learned that I have the ability to problem solve at the drop of a hat. But the things that will most affect me for the rest of my life are the friendships I have made. These people are some of the best friends anyone could ask for." -OC Haley

"Being an OC is the most unique and influential job you could have while in college. Not only do you have the chance to influence hundreds of incoming college students, but also you have the opportunity to bond with 40 other leaders on Campus. It'll be the best summer of your life." – OC Zach T.

"Through this experience I have learned so much about other people, how I work with them, incoming students and most importantly myself. I learned very quickly what I am good at and what I struggle with. I have learned more in this summer than I think I have learned at my time at this university. The skills I have learned will carry me through my professional career." -OC Lisa

"Being an OC made me fall in love with WSU all over again. I've always been the biggest fan of everything WSU since middle school. But having the opportunity to show the spirit and the family dynamic of WSU to incoming students was an opportunity of a lifetime!" – OC Lucy

"Working with people that you have barely anything in common with and building lifelong friendships from them. I have learned that you will always work with people who are different from you however; I have gained the ability to be flexible and open minded in order to gain the best experience possible!" -OC Sarah A.