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(OLs can specify virtual or in-person or both.)<\/p>\n<p>For in-person sessions, you will lead group discussions (don't worry\u2014we'll give you questions and prompts to use), take groups of students on tours of the campus and, like in the virtual sessions, answer questions, talk about resources and discuss your own GCC experiences.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to virtual and in-person GCC101, we will also offer peer-supported Moodle practice sessions online and stand-alone tours with icebreakers, so that students who have done Orientation online will still get a chance to see the campus and meet some folks in person.<\/p>\n<p>Mandatory trainings and most events will happen right before and around the start of the semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1HcuORBUaZqUxWFGqRNObZTnB6dCnofNRw3sRbydT6o0\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>View a sample Orientation schedule \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Any degree-seeking or dual enrollment student who has been taking classes one semester or more (minimum of six credits completed).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong> 10-12 hours\/week right before and into the start of the semester. 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