[ Orientation ]

Big Questions: What Will You Stand For?

Who: All first-year students

What: This is your required Orientation program*

Where: At Elmhurst College

When: Wednesday, August 25-Sunday, August 29, 2010*

Why: The Big Questions program will put critical thinking about values and civic engagement at the center of your Elmhurst experience. As your college career begins, you’ll learn not only how to transition in the Elmhurst College environment, but also about the principles and standards that are important to you.

How: Adventure course! Service project! Cross the Tracks! Western Night! Convocation! 

*All first-year students are required to participate in the entire Big Questions program. 

Program Objectives
You’ll connect with your College and other first-year students.

You’ll meet one on one with our distinguished faculty and staff.

You’ll be guided by an Orientation Student Leader through your first days in college.

With your classmates, you’ll be challenged to think about what’s important to you—and to consider why you’re here. 

You’ll work as a team—of students, mentors, staff, and faculty—to question in the classroom and act in the community.

What Past Big Questions Participants Have Said
“I loved every part of this program. It is AMAZING. It has really inspired me and made me happy to have chosen Elmhurst.”

“Big Questions has been a life-changing experience.”

“Big Questions has really helped me have an easy transition into college life.”

“One’s values are often forgotten in his/her daily life, but Big Questions reminded us to be aware of our values and allow them to guide our steps in college.”

“I liked feeling like I was a part of something and feeling connected to the Elmhurst community.”

If you have any questions about the Big Questions program, contact:
Desiree Collado
Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Success
(630) 617-5199
dcollado@elmhurst.edu