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On Sunday, October 10, 2021, First Year Programs hosted the inaugural\u00a0It Happens Downtown Immersive Experiences\u00a0<\/em>event as part of 麻豆原创 Family Weekend<\/a>. This program allowed 麻豆原创 and Valencia College students, and their guests, the opportunity to see the downtown campus and the downtown Orlando community in a whole new way! In addition to the on-campus welcome and tour, multiple downtown Orlando excursions were offered including the Lake Eola Farmer\u2019s Market, Swan Boats, downtown walking tours, and the Orlando History Museum. Registration for the event topped 130 students and guests.<\/p>\n

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