For many freshmen, the first days of university are filled with both excitement and uncertainty. Sahmyook University's three-day MVP Camp gave new students a chance to meet classmates, learn about campus life, and begin thinking about the direction of their university journey.

Seo recalled that the atmosphere was quiet at first because many students were unsure how to start conversations with people they had just met. A senior mentor encouraged the group by saying that it was acceptable to make mistakes and that nobody needed to be perfect. Those words eased the tension and helped the students feel more comfortable.

Learning to Work as One Team

Recreation activities quickly broke the ice. Through games and group missions, students learned one another's names, divided roles, exchanged ideas, and cheered each other on. Seo said the team mission was especially memorable because it emphasized cooperation rather than individual performance.

Each small group was guided by one upperclassman mentor. This structure made the relationship feel personal and approachable. During free time, the mentor shared honest stories about both achievements and difficult moments in university life, helping freshmen understand that growth does not require perfection.

A Compass for University Life

The full schedule was tiring by the final day, but it also created opportunities for teammates to encourage one another. University information sessions introduced the school's educational philosophy and programs, while discussions about personal vision invited students to consider what kind of university experience they hoped to create.

After the camp, the campus no longer felt unfamiliar to Seo. She wanted to pursue clubs, campus programs, and new challenges more actively. Asked to summarize the MVP Camp in one sentence, she called it 'a compass for my university life.' The experience gave her new friends, practical guidance, and the confidence that she was not beginning this chapter alone.