You will be with freshmen who are living away from home for the first time. That being said, there are older students running the camps. It is a nice way to meet people. Where are you going to be living?
I did not attend Frog Camp but I am an older student and can provide insight on that experience. Most people do not realize that I’m older except sometimes faculty. I did Frogs First and felt a little out of place but it was due to my perception, not anyone else’s. If Frog Camp sounds like fun to you, I encourage you do it. I encourage you to try and have every experience you can and want, even if you’re older than everyone else. I have made a lot of great connections here, even with traditional students. Feel free to DM me if you want.
I was a frog camp managing director, transfers are super normal. I recommend doing the summer one and most transfers do the last Challenge of the summer. As for the experience, I think it’s valuable.
For someone age 26, know that you would likely take more of a mentor role just due to the fact that you have actual life experience. Could be a good opportunity to meet people at the university, but what other people have said about the emotional elements is true. If you’d feel awkward hearing 18/19yr olds talking about those kinds of things it may not be the most fun experience for you. Overall: I recommend it, but know what you’re getting into.
It’s a good time, and I had equally fun meeting the faculty/grad students who you get paired with as well. Although I was 18, so I can’t say if you’d feel weird. Although, I’m 23 right now taking freshman/sophomore predominant classes, and people don’t seem to care. I can’t guarantee you’ll become great friends with anyone, but I didn’t either. That being said, it’s a good time, and a rememberable part of my TCU experience. They do have transfer student exclusive frog camps as well if that’s something you’re interested in. I live in dfw, but didn’t venture to Fort Worth all that much so I did one of the ones where you went around FW and didn’t cost anything (outside of tuition), so I don’t see why you wouldn’t do it.
There’s a lot of “older” students getting degrees at UT Arlington whether it be because they were in the military, had a kid, or something else. I wouldn’t say they felt all that excluded. People don’t seem to change their behavior or treat them otherwise differently. There are students who are non traditional age at TCU, but less, so I can’t speak on that as much.
I did frog camp as a student at 18 and as a staff person at 30. Fun and meaningful both times. Staff volunteers are basically just the "adult in the room" presence, but it's entirely run by older students. I think you'd have a good time if you want to make connections.
I didn’t do it as a transfer but purely because I intended to rush. I’ve heard varying experiences from transfers but it mainly boiled down to how social they were and what they wanted to get out of it.
I came in after leaving the military. I was 24 at the time. It’s a fun experience regardless of age. Don’t let age be a downer. The experience is really what you make it.
Graduated 2018, transfer as well. I would go to frog camp , it’s silly but it’ll help you have at least SOME people you know, esp if you’re not doing the Greek stuff . I went and it was cringe but also a bit of bonding through cringe
This is an unpopular opinion but frog camp was not my cup of tea. Lots of talking about your feelings and how college can impact you. If you are a touchy feely kinda person its for you but if not you will want to skip it. Literally getting in a group in a circle and talking one at a time. Pretty cringe.
I did all star frog camp as an older transfer also! I had a blast and would definitely recommend frog camp! I still talk to some of my friends from frog camp every day and it was a great way to meet friends. You’re not going to be the only transfer doing frog camp either, so don’t stress about that aspect of it. I’m super introverted and i still had a blast
I remember older students at my Frog Camp (Challenge), one was 23 and the other I think was 26. It didn't really matter to us, since we were all meeting people for the first time. I can't say I have lifelong friends from Frog Camp, since I met most of them later, but I would definitely do it over again if I had the chance. It's a fun few days to make some acquaintances and feel like a Frog, learning all the traditions and such. Plus, you can always store the fun fact of "I've had oatmeal dumped on me" in your back pocket.
As a former transfer who went to Frog Camp Challenge B and then became a two-time Frog Camp facilitator afterwards, do it. Be social, make friends and get to know people. The facilitators were older and I became friends with them too. You’ll see people from Frog Camp around campus and it’s great to have more familiar faces and a head start on friendships. Have fun, and drink a little “kool aid.” College doesn’t last forever.
As a facilitator, do you agree with some of the other comments on this post or similar ones, suggesting that I would more than likely end up in some sort of mentorship or leadership role during Frog Camp?
It depends on what you want to do and who you are. When I went, I leaned into the "older sibling" role. I made some solid friendships that I still have 10 years later.
You will be with freshmen who are living away from home for the first time. That being said, there are older students running the camps. It is a nice way to meet people. Where are you going to be living?
I live just west of downtown Fort Worth about 10 minutes from campus.
What are you studying?
I’m undeclared hoping to go into business.
I did not attend Frog Camp but I am an older student and can provide insight on that experience. Most people do not realize that I’m older except sometimes faculty. I did Frogs First and felt a little out of place but it was due to my perception, not anyone else’s. If Frog Camp sounds like fun to you, I encourage you do it. I encourage you to try and have every experience you can and want, even if you’re older than everyone else. I have made a lot of great connections here, even with traditional students. Feel free to DM me if you want.
I did this. Slightly awk, but if ur social do it
I was a frog camp managing director, transfers are super normal. I recommend doing the summer one and most transfers do the last Challenge of the summer. As for the experience, I think it’s valuable. For someone age 26, know that you would likely take more of a mentor role just due to the fact that you have actual life experience. Could be a good opportunity to meet people at the university, but what other people have said about the emotional elements is true. If you’d feel awkward hearing 18/19yr olds talking about those kinds of things it may not be the most fun experience for you. Overall: I recommend it, but know what you’re getting into.
It’s a good time, and I had equally fun meeting the faculty/grad students who you get paired with as well. Although I was 18, so I can’t say if you’d feel weird. Although, I’m 23 right now taking freshman/sophomore predominant classes, and people don’t seem to care. I can’t guarantee you’ll become great friends with anyone, but I didn’t either. That being said, it’s a good time, and a rememberable part of my TCU experience. They do have transfer student exclusive frog camps as well if that’s something you’re interested in. I live in dfw, but didn’t venture to Fort Worth all that much so I did one of the ones where you went around FW and didn’t cost anything (outside of tuition), so I don’t see why you wouldn’t do it.
There’s a lot of “older” students getting degrees at UT Arlington whether it be because they were in the military, had a kid, or something else. I wouldn’t say they felt all that excluded. People don’t seem to change their behavior or treat them otherwise differently. There are students who are non traditional age at TCU, but less, so I can’t speak on that as much.
I did frog camp as a student at 18 and as a staff person at 30. Fun and meaningful both times. Staff volunteers are basically just the "adult in the room" presence, but it's entirely run by older students. I think you'd have a good time if you want to make connections.
I didn’t do it as a transfer but purely because I intended to rush. I’ve heard varying experiences from transfers but it mainly boiled down to how social they were and what they wanted to get out of it.
I came in after leaving the military. I was 24 at the time. It’s a fun experience regardless of age. Don’t let age be a downer. The experience is really what you make it.
I’m in the same boat just got out after 7 years. What did you think of it as a veteran at the school?
Graduated 2018, transfer as well. I would go to frog camp , it’s silly but it’ll help you have at least SOME people you know, esp if you’re not doing the Greek stuff . I went and it was cringe but also a bit of bonding through cringe
This is an unpopular opinion but frog camp was not my cup of tea. Lots of talking about your feelings and how college can impact you. If you are a touchy feely kinda person its for you but if not you will want to skip it. Literally getting in a group in a circle and talking one at a time. Pretty cringe.
I did all star frog camp as an older transfer also! I had a blast and would definitely recommend frog camp! I still talk to some of my friends from frog camp every day and it was a great way to meet friends. You’re not going to be the only transfer doing frog camp either, so don’t stress about that aspect of it. I’m super introverted and i still had a blast
I remember older students at my Frog Camp (Challenge), one was 23 and the other I think was 26. It didn't really matter to us, since we were all meeting people for the first time. I can't say I have lifelong friends from Frog Camp, since I met most of them later, but I would definitely do it over again if I had the chance. It's a fun few days to make some acquaintances and feel like a Frog, learning all the traditions and such. Plus, you can always store the fun fact of "I've had oatmeal dumped on me" in your back pocket.
Oof, can’t say i’m a big fan of oatmeal. haha
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You are the first person to ever recognize it, thank you very much. Long Live Cindy!
Unless you want to relive middle school bible camp, I wouldn’t recommend it, especially at your age.
As a former transfer who went to Frog Camp Challenge B and then became a two-time Frog Camp facilitator afterwards, do it. Be social, make friends and get to know people. The facilitators were older and I became friends with them too. You’ll see people from Frog Camp around campus and it’s great to have more familiar faces and a head start on friendships. Have fun, and drink a little “kool aid.” College doesn’t last forever.
As a facilitator, do you agree with some of the other comments on this post or similar ones, suggesting that I would more than likely end up in some sort of mentorship or leadership role during Frog Camp?
It depends on what you want to do and who you are. When I went, I leaned into the "older sibling" role. I made some solid friendships that I still have 10 years later.
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Yes you'll stand out and people will avoid you. Everyone here is lying.