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Fish Camp is an independent, stu dent-run organization that accommodates over half the freshman class in six four-day sessions that introduce freshman to campus traditions and aid in the transition from high school to college. As freshmen arrive at Olsen Field ready to begin their adven ture, they are greeted by coun selors and directors dressed up in different colors, yelling and dancing. “It is a whirlwind of activi ties for the four days where we teach about Aggie life,” assistant director Shailen Singh said. “We try to give the freshmen a realis tic perspective through peer interaction, discussion groups and interest sessions.” Each of the six camps are divided into color groups: aqua, green, yellow, blue, red and pur ple, each named after someone who has made an impact on stu dents, Singh said. Counselors, who apply in January, start planning in March for the four-day escapades in Lakeview near Palestine, Texas. “We want them to come here and hit the ground running,” said counselor Troy Miller, a senior management major. Junior economics major Ben Roberson, a counselor for the blue camp, dyed his hair blue for the occasion. “I am a first-generation Aggie and I wanted to pass on the Aggie spirit to freshmen and make everyone feel welcome,” he said. More than 4,700 freshmen signed up this year. “Fm going into this blind, because I don’t know anyone, so I came to camp to meet people and better understand the school,” said Kelly Laihengue, a freshman psychology major. “I have always wanted to come here so I’m just going to go with it.” During the four days, the main focus is to talk through discussion groups, which-con* Come Join the Band... The University Campus Band! S Get personal satisfaction from playing your instrument. Play some of the best music written for band. 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The freshmen attend mixers, relax with people they meet and play pool or watch movies, Singh said. “It’s neat to see how at the beginning there are the timid shy ones who want to get this over with,” Singh said. “But by the time it is over, they are hugging people and making lunch plans, ready to take on the world.” Continued from pagt life," Guillory said. “It’sa experience that will he? become a better leader anil ter person.” New Corps members are ing their days at 6:30 aar week, 45 minutes later thar will be waking up durin semester, to be ready for far at 7 a.m., followed by break: Throughout the day.fre: have drill practice and lion on various issues» their individual outfits. Mee are held after lunch inwhici are addressed by guests sk Dr. Southerland and Dr. (s as well as Corps officers The week is meant to a welcome and introductio- Corps life. “It’s not all drilling, noi marching,” Wilson said. --- Friday marks theendofPl|| iUi y w * ierc with Fish Review, anoppo-. .run with A ty for new members’ pare: see what their sons and i ters learned throughout week. ’ - Unlike FOW in years te process fo this weekend will be the for future, sto< ball game, putting new band-? bers with loss than a wediq_ rience in military marchk major, is on the field when A&Mp Texas A& Louisiana-Lafayette on Satuq “Before classes have; started, they're marctfos Kyle Field in front of 801 people,” he said. For those freshmen having! ble adjusting to Corps lains and upperclassmen in organization are available tok solve any problems that mayn “(The seniors] are trainir. to be good cadets,” Guii said. “They’re helping, luring us.” Learning organizational: time-management skills as as A&M history are impff- things new cadets are leant this week, Guillory said.I; to older Corps members have made it through theirfaj man year and having ffl friends by his side will help the challenge, he said. McConnick said he is look forward to building friends: that will last a lifetime durins upcoming years in the Corpv “The change (this week), abrupt,” he said, "but well"] it.” Sighting ture, trashb swarming c lity one th Torn resic tome for tl For fres om home time in thei ampus- H he move u nobis nev ' I chose mate that Going P° ve the opf oe diheren perspective will force r Ramsey •chose to In m-elationshfi ■pother in '• 1 talket ■eady tef tool," Rn 111 .en given (the dorms -oommate e For man Idoes not tn. liege life cot ! “pm ah on my o^ 1 Vies,” B-a™ - v | 'clothes, set Welcome Back Kaplan classes starting soon! DAT & OAT - September 4 GRE - September 9 GMAT - September 18 MCAT - October 13 & November 2 LSAT - October 16 College Station Kaplan Center 707 Texas Ave, Suite 106-E | Call 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit kaptest.com to enroll todayl | Test prep, admissions and guidance. 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