My
name is Katy Miles, and I am currently a first-year student at the University
of Georgia emailing you on behalf of Dawg Camp, UGA’s official Extended
Orientation program. I am a member of the Dawg Camp Ambassador Team, an
organization devoted to recruiting prospective first-year students to UGA’s
Dawg Camp.
Dawg Camp is a series of transition programs that work to build a sense of
community, cultivate leadership skills, and introduce incoming students to UGA
culture before classes even begin. Through education about UGA traditions, the
city of Athens, student organizations, vulnerability, diversity, etc., students
understand what it means to be a “Dawg” and can apply this knowledge to every
aspect of their college career, and beyond. Our programs are all unique, but
deliver a consistent common curriculum centered on leadership development,
identity development, social justice, and tackling the toughest transitional
issues facing students today. The transition from high school to college can be
tough, but Dawg Camp strives to prepare students to thrive and make a
difference on campus, both academically and communally.
Dawg Camp has played an integral role in my transition into college by
providing me with endless opportunities and lifelong friends. Dawg Camp helped
me to feel confident in my decision to further my education at UGA, and seek
involvement opportunities on campus that foster my interests and passions. As a
Dawg Camp Ambassador, it is my mission to spread awareness of this
life-changing program to every prospective UGA student, your students included!
Thus, I am wondering how I can make this information available to the students
at your school. This could possibly be by email, phone, or any other appropriate
line of contact you could provide. I will be happy to send along additional
print materials to yourself to pass around to students who will be UGA students
in the fall. If feasible, I along with some of my fellow Dawg Camp Ambassadors
are even able to come table (set up an information display) at your school. I
would greatly appreciate your cooperation and help distributing this
information. I look forward to being in contact in the near future.
DawgCamp Postcard
DawgCamp Flyer
DawgCamp Informational Booklet
