CIM Week -- i.e. orientation into Kellogg culture

After returning from our adventurous week abroad, we settled in for CIM week. It’s hard to put CIM week into words. It’s basically an orientation week set up and run entirely by the 2nd year students. The 600 person class is divided into 8 different sections, named the following: Big Dogs, Bullfrogs, Cash Cows, Bucketheads, Highlanders, Jive Turkeys (My group!), Moose, and Poets. The names really have no other meaning other than they are entertaining. There are about 70 students in each section. Throughout the week, the various compete in a Cheer competion (600 students screaming at the top of their lungs in a small auditorium – WooHoo!), a Talent Show (a drunkfest of meager talent), Olympics (team-building exercises), attendance, and a community service day. Every minute of everyday is occupied – literally. ..and oh yeah, there is social fest (i.e. alcohol) every night. It was fun while it lasted, but I’m glad it’s done – I never want to go through that again – it was like rushing a fraternity all over again. The whole idea is to build the culture at Kellogg, which contributes to their #1 standing. They do a hell of a job. Attached above are some pictures of CIM week.

I now know 20 KAOS students, and 70 fellow section members. I’m off and running!

Oh yeah, my first official class starts on Th. Settling into college life has been refreshing. It’s all about time management. There are what seems to be 100 clubs and endless activities. What all do I do? I’ll settle into my routine soon enough, but one thins is for sure – it’s quite different than the relaxing life in Cali. I have even missed both Broncos over the past two weeks. Sacrifices, Sacrifices …J