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Jackson6612 Posted 17 years ago
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What is the term to describe the first day in a college or university when newcomers are asked to do embarrassing acts, etc.?

What is the term to describe the first day in a college or university when newcomers are asked to do embarrassing acts, etc. by the seniors?
  

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Fraternities use the word "hazing" to describe these acts, but I don't know a general term used by all universities to depict such a day. It might be unique to each university that has this practice.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Fraternities use the word "hazing" to describe these acts, but I don't know a general term used by all universities to depict such a day.
  • It might be unique to each university that has this practice.
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Fraternities use the word "hazing" to describe these acts, but I don't know a general term used by all universities to depict such a day. It might be unique to each university that has this practice.
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In the UK there's a term "freshers' day", but it's not particularly associated with initiation rites or "embarrassing acts". It's just a day to welcome newcomers, help them get to know each other, show what's on offer, etc.
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AlpheccaStarsFraternities use the word "hazing" to describe these acts, but I don't know a general term used by all universities to depict such a day. It might be unique to each university that has this practice.

hazing is the word I was looking for. Thank you very much for the help.
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Mr WordyIn the UK there's a term "freshers' day", but it's not particularly associated with initiation rites or "embarrassing acts". It's just a day to welcome newcomers, help them get to know each other, show what's on offer, etc.

Hello Mr W,

Thank you very much for the reply. Isn't it also called orientation day?
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