[WORLD_ENDS_SOON]

What goes on at the orientation? I'm guessing from your screen name you have some first hand experience. This blog post is my first time hearing about the Recurse Center so I don't know how it differs from other similar programs.

[nikisweeting]

The main part is teaching people the social rules, showing real-life examples of them in practice, and emphasizing their importance. It's a big part of what keeps their internal discussion forum non-toxic and sustainable with 1000+ alumns active. They also explain social expectations, scheduling, batch logistics, and many other things.