TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Throughout the summer, new students will have the opportunity to meet with organizations that they will soon call home. 

During Troy University’s new student orientation, also called IMPACT, students have a schedule filled with tours, games and presentations. One part of the schedule, called the browse session, allows incoming freshmen to network and learn about student facilities, organizations and clubs. 

“The browse session as a whole gives you a little bit of a taste of everything that Troy has to offer,” said Freshman Forum director, Josh Thompson. “That goes all the way to Greek life, academic clubs, and things like that.

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“It just kind of helps you see the faces that are tied to organizations, so you know what you’re getting into. They can explain things because they’ve done it before, and it’s a really good way to see what Troy has to offer and have a face-to-face connection.”

IMPACT leader Mckenzy Rhea remembers how her browse session during freshmen year helped her adjust to life at Troy. 

“I felt more comfortable coming into school and just knowing them already made me feel like I could talk to them in a more professional setting, instead of coming in straight off the bat, not knowing anyone here at Troy,” Rhea said. 

The browse session also shows the variety of Troy University’s student groups.

“We have over 150 campus organizations, and they range from Students Against Cancer to Hiking Club to anything,” Rhea told TrojanVision. “It’s really a great opportunity just to branch out of what you might have done in high school and do something else while you’re at Troy.

“It’s just what an awesome time to pick something new, get out of your comfort zone and meet other people.”

IMPACT won’t be the only time incoming students see all of Troy’s clubs and organizations together. Troy usually holds another browse session during the first week of school.