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Student Orientation Leaders

2024 STUDENT ORIENTATION LEADERS

Alex Potts

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Alex
Potts
College of Arts and Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Start each day happy and really talk to new people.

Anae Gearig

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Anae
Gearig
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Be accepting of other people and their differences!

Andrew Stauffer

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Andrew
Stauffer
College of Arts and Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Have fun, but not too much fun.

Ava Brayton

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Ava Brayton
College of Arts and Sciences

Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Nothing is embarrassing unless you feel embarrassed by it

Bianca Gonzales

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Bianca
Gonzales
College of Nursing

Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Find your UC family! It makes this big campus feel so so much smaller! There are plenty of student organizations and clubs to suit all of your interests!!

Caisey Nana Ofori

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Caisey Nana
Ofori
Lindner College of Business



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Make sure to make the most of every moment as a Bearcat.

Courtney Ware

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Courtney
Ware
College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, IT



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Have fun, but not too much fun because you are here for school.

Cristobal Pineda

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Cristobal
Pineda
Lindner College of Business



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Getting out of your comfort zone will guide you to what makes you happy.

Daja Ransey

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Daja
Ransey
Blue Ash College


Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A:Take your time and relax, asking for help is a sign of strength.

Emily Espinoza-Ruiz

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Emiily
Espinoza-Ruiz
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Make study groups even if you like studying by yourself because it is a great way to make friends and gain a support network.

Jada Scott

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Jada
Scott
College of Enginnering and Applied Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: One is to definitely use the resources available to you on campus. The learning commons, CAPS, the academic writing center, your TAs, and so much more are provided to you to help you succeed in your college career!

Jake Bechtold

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Jake
Bechtold
College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, IT



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A:Try and make your time on campus valuable. If you don't make connections and friends, your time on campus won't be as enjoyable!

Jeff Li

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Jeff
Li
College of Enginnering and Applied Sciences

Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Bring self care items. They are very important.

John Jones

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John Jones
College of Medicine



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Find the best way to study for you. Don’t be scared to try different methods.

Manavi Pradhan

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Manavi
Pradhan
College of Arts and Sciences

Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Don't forget your loved ones! College can be very busy but staying in touch with family and friends back home is a great way to overcome homesickness and share your college wins and challenges.

Mylae Sherif

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Mylae
Sherif
College of Allied Health



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Stay balanced and please get enough sleep.

Nahush Upasani

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Nahush Upasani
College of Arts and Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Do not be afraid to socialize as most of the first years are experiencing the same emotions that you are going through. Utilize all the campus resources…they’re free and are meant for you. Lastly, don’t forget to make time for yourself.

Norman Ly

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Norman Ly
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Be a Student Orientation Leader!

Pearl Richardson

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Pearl
Richardson
College of Arts and Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: It's okay to fail, learn from your failures and it's not about the way you fall it's about how you get up.

Rosa Stucke

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Rosa
Stucke
Lindner College of Business



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: Always use the free resources as a student at UC!

Shay Rice

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Shay Rice
College of Allied Health

Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: My piece of advice is to be intentional about your relationships. This is new for everyone, so whether it be family, friends, or personal relationships, be sure you keep in touch with your loved ones, they all miss you!

Sneha Simkhada

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Sneha Simkhada
College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, IT



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: One day is cloudy doesn't mean the whole year will cloudy. Do your best and wait for the sunny day.

Tanishq Jadhav

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Tanishq Jadhav
College of Enginnering and Applied Sciences



Q: Why did you want to be a Student Orientation Leader?

A: We have to be greater than what we suffer.

Will Olabiyi

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Will Olabiyi
College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, IT



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A: There is a saying. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift that is why it is called the present.

Zeinab Sow

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Zeinab Sow
College of Arts and Sciences



Q: What advice would you give to first-year students?

A:Don't be afraid to utilize your resources!