The final event of Orientation 2002 will be the "First Year Luau," a resident adviser and Quad Director-led barbeque, Thursday on Chapel's field, but for the class of 2006, Orientation has been over for a while already.Melissa Raphael '06 did not attend most events, thought she chose to see Maura Cullen speak last Tuesday, along with most of her class. "She was great," Raphael said.

Sunday night, the class of 2006 embarked on another annual favorite, the Boston Harbor Cruise. The end of the sailing marked another milestone in the end of Orientation.

Before the evening harbor cruise, first-years mixed with their sophomore and upperclass peers at the yearly activities fair, at which almost every Brandeis club, from Crew to Student Government, attempted to recruit those interested.

"It was really nice how one person from each club was up on stage representing what they stand for and were really enthusiastic," Zevit Aaron '06 said about the fair.

Jason Haber '06 shared this sentiment about Brandeis students in general. "They're very nice," Aaron said.

After just more than one week on the Brandeis campus, first-year students are also beginning to form opinions about the physical aspects of their new school. "There are a lot of weird-looking buildings," Evan Sacolack '06 said.

Haber shared this opinion, asking the oft-heard question, "Who thought of that color for the campus center?"

First-years, however, also had praise for the campus. "You can walk to anywhere," Sacolack added, "All my classes are 10 feet from my door."

And, at least one new student already has an opinion on one contentious campus issue. "Contrary to popular belief," Raphael said, "If you want to find a party, it is very easy.