High Point University freshman kick-off orientation with a Build-a-Bike® charity team-building event in High Point, NC.
On the High Point University campus, more than 1,500 incoming freshmen started their college careers with a wrench in hand. A Build-A-Bike® event was the centerpiece of HPU’s annual student orientation. By the end of the session, the Class of 2030 had built more than 150 bikes, all donated to three nonprofits serving the High Point community.
High Point University is a private liberal arts university in High Point, North Carolina. It is known for its campus experience and its commitment to community service, and students learn that commitment in their first week.
From Strangers to Teammates in One Charity Team-Building Event
Freshmen arrive on campus not knowing anyone. Students walking out of a Build-A-Bike® event have already worked as a team. That change is why High Point University keeps the activity at the center of orientation. It gives students a shared experience before their first class starts.
The numbers made it a big job. With 1,500 students working on more than 150 bikes, every team had to stay focused and work together for the whole session. Students sorted parts, split up the tasks, and checked each other’s work. The whole class was working toward one goal, and real kids in the community were waiting on the results.
Where the Bikes Went
When the last tire was pumped up, the freshmen donated every bike to three local nonprofit organizations. That put real resources straight into the community around the university. For the students, it was an early lesson in leading with purpose. It also showed them that their impact as HPU students starts on day one.
Thank You, HPU
We’d like to thank High Point University for making Build-A-Bike® an annual orientation tradition. Thank you for investing in your incoming students and in the community they’ll call home for the next four years.
Want to bring Build-A-Bike® to your campus or organization? Contact us to get more information about hosting a Build-A-Bike® event in North Carolina.