Learn More
About SOS:
Got questions or comments?
Email us at soar@uncg.edu
SOS in their own words
“Being a part of the Spartan Orientation Staff has definitely been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It is amazing to have a job that you enjoy waking up for each day, and are still just as excited about when you lay down at night. The sense of school pride and spirit I have gained thanks to my time as an SOS is something that will always be a part of me. ” —Christina Sullins
“Being a Spartan Orientation Leader is an amazing experience! Having the opportunity to assist students, parents, and families in their transition to college is incredibly rewarding! Not only did I have the opportunity to reach out and impact our UNCG community, but I also grew in my leadership skills, professionalism, and communication skills. As a Spartan Orientation Leader I have had the privilege of working with amazing students on staff, along with UNCG faculty, all the while proudly serving, and promoting, the university I love!”
—Natalie Poole
“Being an Orientation Leader has truly been the most wonderful experience I have had while attending college. It has given me an opportunity to reach out to others, learn/develop my own pesonality, and become more familiar with the campus and its resources. Also as an orientation leader, I have formed great relationships with both staff and students. I believe that everyone should have this experience because it is very valuable and will continue to be in the future.”—C. Simone Savage
“Ahhh the joys of being an orientation leader!! By becoming an orientation leader not only did I get to chant and cheer but I gained skills that will help me be successful in all my future endeavors. I learned how to effectively speak to students and parents, co-workers and teachers. When you become an orientation leader you’re thrown into this whirlwind of many different occurrences in one day. I think by going through the experience of being an SOS you learn not only things about UNCG and your fellow community but many things you need to know about yourself personally to continue to grow during your stay at UNCG and even when you go into the REAL WORLD. ” —Jaylen Rice
“Being an SOS has allowed me to meet, interact, and shape the lives of many students. I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most outgoing students on campus as well as meet some very influential people. Working in a group for such a long time has given me a new perspective on teamwork, empowerment, and the "Power of one.” —Kiya Ward
“Spartan Orientation Staff was an amazing experience for me. It showed me the real meaning of team unity. We were not just staff that worked together, we were basically a huge family bringing the Spartan Spirit to the incoming students. Being an SOS Leader strengthened my leadership skills and my social skills while helping and assisting students and family members. It has been a rewarding opportunity to be part of the incoming freshman transition from high school to college, and also the transition of the family members. Being on Spartan Orientation Staff was one of the greatest experiences that I have had while at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.” —Marie Skipper
“Being on the Spartan Orientation Staff is the most amazing experience of my life. It is great to see all the incoming freshmen. As an SOS you get to not only meet, but also become very close to some of UNCG's most important and influential staff members. It is awesome having the Dean of Students call you by name as you pass her in the EUC! Even the training for SOS is amazing. The rest of the SOS staff truly becomes like your family. ” —Timothy Howell
“Being an SOS meant being an active leader in our college community. I got to meet many fantastic people and make great friendships that will go beyond my college experience. Getting to work with some of the most talented student leaders that UNCG has to offer increased my own leadership skills tremendously. Devoting my time and energy to this position was one of the best decisions of my life.”
—Luke Kaiser
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
245 EUC, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE 336.334.5231
FAX 336.256.2586
EMAIL soar@uncg.edu