PRPS Conference & Expo First-time Experience
To those experiencing their first conference, it can be a battle of emotions from a little fish in a big pond to the handshake of a long missed friend. Everyone there knows your struggles because they feel them as well. When arriving the set-up is usually quick and to the point. The first hours are usually a whirlwind of activity between check in at the hotel, if you are staying, or the sign up for your class schedule and activities. Fortunately this process goes very smoothly and it's done and over before you know it. Next is the fun part of getting acclimated to your surroundings. I've always felt the best practice is to explore. Find all the rooms, education classes, and the layout of the building you will be living in for the week. This always helps when the fast pace of classes start.