Orientation Attire

firstyearstudent · Jul 29, 2006

People in my class just wore ordinary street clothes. However, you might think about what kind of impression you are making. Why risk offending anyone by dressing in clothing that is revealing or overtly sexy. Remember that people's values differ. Some of the women in my class wear clothing that not only exposes their midriff but low-rise pants that barely cover their mon pubis (I'm not kidding).

I am far from being a prude or a homosexual woman but I'm also a human being with hormones and I sometimes feel manipulated sexually. If cheescake photos were pinned to the wall of the my classroom people would be in an uproar, but it's ok for me to have someone's live, naked torso shoved in my face while I'm trying to learn. That kind of dress is perfectly fine as a "costume" for clubbing and parties, but for school? It's weird. When did it become ok to dress like a whore. But maybe I'm just an old bag...

chickapin · Jul 30, 2006

At my orientation, people wore casual clothes. There were lots of jeans, capris, tank tops, flip flops, etc. I wore jeans, a black polo shirt and flip flops. Don't worry too much about it...Just make sure you're covered properly and wear something comfortable. If you are very concerned, call and ask what would be appropriate.