Over the past 25 years, countless C-Eng alumni have taken part in EngFrosh. For many of us, we’ve also taken part well beyond our first year—we returned to the program as upper year volunteers to recreate the same welcoming, helpful and energetic atmosphere that we experienced as Frosh. Now, as alumni, we still can’t get enough…
This week-long Fall Orientation program, that we all know and love, serves as the launching point for new undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED). Every year, the CUAA-Eng collaborates with EngFrosh to generate financial support and create opportunities for alumni involvement in some of its flagship activities, including MarketSCOTT and Raft Building!
EngFrosh is more than an orientation to all things Ottawa, Carleton and FED—it’s a celebration, and sets the tone for the entire undergraduate experience. During EngFrosh, students meet their best friends and future roommates; find their favourite hang-out spots; get to know their upper-year peers and mentors; and discover the clubs and extracurriculars that they’ll grow to love. The full week of activities sets up a positive social environment and helps shape the academic atmosphere for their years to come at Carleton, and beyond!
The memories made during EngFrosh last a lifetime. We would know, because after more than 25 years, engineering and design professionals across the country, around the world, down the street or sharing the same living room still share stories and trade memories about their time at Carleton and participating in EngFrosh.
Every year, EngFrosh teammates collaborate to design and build floating (hopefully!) rafts to race against one another the next day—it’s an EngFrosh right of passage. The CUAA-Eng plays an integral role in supporting the event and equipping each team with the supplies that they’ll need to make it happen. Through scavenger hunts, skill challenges and late-night snacks, participants work together to make sure their rafts float. Success is ultimately measured during Raft Racing the next morning, by how quickly each team can cross the finish line, and we supply the trophy, of course!
The CUAA-Eng also supports the weekend’s other main event: MarketSCOTT. Alumni volunteers join us on-site in downtown Ottawa to help hand out lunch and much-needed cold drinks for the participants and student volunteers. We’re also excited to be supporting EngFrosh’s Wellness Tent! This area will provide a calm space for participants to recharge, take a break and enjoy some shade. We want to make sure it’s stocked for every team with snacks, drinks and great conversations.
Funds raised contribute to these initiatives, and the CUAA-Eng is proud to facilitate your direct contribution. Any amount helps, as even small donations make a difference in welcoming incoming students into the C-Eng community as best we can!