Orientation Core Staff

Mady S., 2012-2013 Orientation Chair

Activities At Emerson College: President of Operations for EmEvents, President's Breakfast Coordinator for Family Weekend, Donations Coordinator, ERA Awards Committee, Treasurer of Class of 2013, Student Life Staff Assistant, OL4Life
Emerson/Boston Favorites: Waterfront by the Boston Harbor.
Favorite Thing about Orientation: I love seeing the new students just smile as they walk around the campus. There is something so exciting in their faces- like they can't believe the time has finally come.
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: A smile can change a moment. It can start a conversation and warm the atmosphere. If you're ever unsure of what to say, just give a smile.
Random fun fact about me:  I've moved 14 times in my life and have lived in almost every region of the United States.
Mady in 3 Words: Organized, Dedicated, Geeky
 

Charles C., 2012 International Pre-Orientation Chair

Activities At Emerson College: Asian Students for Intercultural Awareness, Acappellics Anonymous, ERA Awards Committee, Multicultural Student Affairs Marketing Coordinator, Dean of Students Office Student Assistant
Emerson/Boston Favorites: Cultural Center – the coolest hang out spot for everyone!
Favorite Thing about Orientation: Hooray is one of the coolest activities ever! It gets everyone involved and you meet a lot of new people.
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Go to as many events as possible and really try to have a conversation with new people you meet – the easiest thing to do is introduce yourself and forget the other person’s name because you didn’t make a strong connection.
Random fun fact about me:  I have an identical twin brother with the same first name as me!
Charles in 3 Words: Creative, Ambitious, Supportive.

Danielle K.

Activities At Emerson College: EVVYs, Emerson Channel, EIV, Zeta Phi Eta, Emerson Dance Company
Emerson/Boston Favorites:  In Boston, my favorite place is probably the Esplanade and I also like taking walks to the North End or through the Public Gardens! At Emerson, my favorite places include the Cutler Majestic Theatre, the Vin da Bona TV Studios, the Piano Row Lounge, and the seats along the windows at the EmCaf.
Favorite Thing about Orientation: The excitement of meeting so many people so fast! Out of all of the activities, I like HOORAY and the Date Doctor the best. I also love all of the craziness of move-in day!
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Go to as many events as you can and make further plans to strengthen those new friendships!
Random fun fact about me: Traveling is my passion and I absolutely love learning about different cultures.
Danielle in 3 Words: Genuine, Curious, Adventurous

Jordan S.

Activities At Emerson College: The Emersonian, The Common Voice, Undergraduate Students for Publishing, Orientation program, Campus Center Desk Attendant
Emerson/Boston Favorites: Bova’s, Lulu’s Cupcakes, Harvard Square, Brookline Booksmith, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, the Middle East, the Paradise Rock Club
Favorite Thing about Orientation: Working with the new students; getting to know them and show them around. Move-in is definitely a favorite. As far as activities go, Hooray! and the dance.
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Do everything and talk to everyone. I know it’s scary being on a new campus but all the events are actually a lot of fun and it’s a great way to get to know campus as well as the people living there. It’s an awesome way to meet new people.
Random fun fact about me:  I am in a symphonic power metal band. I have also once sung in an ancient Greek amphitheater with perfect acoustics.
Jordan in 3 Words: Enthusiastic, Empathetic and Energetic

Kevin D.

Activities At Emerson College: Orientation Core Staff 2012-2013; Stage Manager, Emerson Stage; Production Coordinator, Kidding Around: Emerson's Theatre for Young Audiences; Cabaret Coordinator, Max Mutchnick Campus Center; Lobby Usher, Office of the Arts Front of House Staff; Snitch, Quidditch
Emerson/Boston Favorites: Emerson: Quiet Study Lounge, Cabaret Theatre, Orientation!; Boston: Bova's Bakery in the North End, Charles River Esplanade, Bunker Hill Monument
Favorite Thing about Orientation: Making new friends through smiles and dance.
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Go to every event.  I mean every event.  You never know what you may find or who you might meet.
Random fun fact about me:  I trekked to the base camp of Mt. Everest in May of 2011 with my father and it was most life-changing experience of my life.
Kevin in 3 Words: Peace. Love. Earth.

Monica DPRH.

Activities At Emerson College: President of Communication Politics and Law Association, Take Back the Night Co-Chair for Kappa Gamma Chi, Family Weekend 2012 Chair, Freshman Class Council Facilitator, Kidding Around Theatre Company Education Coordinator, Student Tour Supervisor for Undergraduate Admission
Emerson/Boston Favorites: Museum of Fine Arts, Esplanade, South End, Cambridge, Charles St & Beacon Hill. I love walking along  the Esplanade, during summer, fall or winter: the beauty is transcendent. I also enjoy the breeze along the bridge, looking over Boston at night time.
Favorite Thing about Orientation: Hooray - meeting new people, dancing, singing and really building a dynamic between me, my classmates and the rest of the Emerson community. I also enjoy the general energy brought upon by Orientation Leaders who demonstrate such passion, love and school spirit to every single new incoming student and exemplify what it means to be an Emersonian.
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Go to as many events offered during the week as possible: its the number one way you can get to know the campus, other students and the faculty. Go with an open mind, a smile and all the energy you can muster and participate full heartedly!
Random fun fact about me:  I'm a classically - Opera-trained vocalist.
Monica in 3 Words: Global, Passionate, Ambitious.

Regina L.

Activities At Emerson College: Core Staff; Emerson College Undergraduate Orientation, Emerson Women's Cross-Country Captain, GLBTQ Commissioner; Emerson College Student Government Association, EAGLE Vice President
Secretary of SAAC (The Student Athletic Advisory Council), Jumpstart Program Assistant, Zanna Don’t Director, EmComm Account Executive 2011; Bostone Pizza, Jumpstart Corps Member; Poison Apple Vocal Coach, Killer Glow Musical Director
Emerson/Boston Favorites: I love going to the Boston Harbor at night and watching all of the planes land and take off. I also love going for a run on the Esplanade with my best friend at night. Limelight is also the place to be on Thursday nights!
Favorite Thing about Orientation: I love meeting all of the new students first and re-living all of the excitement of that "first day of school." I also think that David Coleman is brilliant, so naturally the dating doctor and Hooray are my favorites!
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Go to all of the events. They are your best place to meet new people and establish your first group of friends. They are a lot of fun as well! Also, remember that everyone I sin the same position as you and are just as nervous, so relax and simply be yourself.
Random fun fact about me:  I won the American Idol Experience in Disney World in August of 2009.
Regina in 3 Words: You tell me.

Shanae B., 2012 Parent Orientation Chair

Activities At Emerson College: Student Government and Class Council, Kappa Gamma Chi, Emerson Stage, Mercutio Troupe, Student Diversity & Admission Representative, Musical Theatre Society, Emerson Dance Company
Emerson/Boston Favorites: I love hanging out at the Student Lounge in the Max Mutchnick Campus Center in between classes! I also love the Esplanade because you can chill out and watch the sunset, be super active with a free Zumba class or go for a jog with other Boston runners.
Favorite Thing about Orientation: MOVE-IN! I will always remember the moment I pulled up to the Little Building my first day and how I felt with the music blasting while OLs screamed my name. I try to recreate that moment for every student that comes my way by greeting them my brightest smile and coolest dance moves!
Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Take a deep breath, hold it in for a little, now let it out! If an event seems like it aligns with your interest, GO! Everyone has first week nerves, but nerves are just a sign of passion.
Random fun fact about me:  In a chance meeting the summer before my senior year of high school, Oprah Winfrey told me my future was so bright, it burned her eyes.
Shanae in 3 Words: Passionate, Thoughtful, Expressive