Orientation Core Staff 2009-2010
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Name: Morgan S. |
Activities at Emerson: Orientation Chair, 2009-2010! Alpha Epsilon Phi President, Class of 2011 Council, Emerson Forensics and Debate, Freshman Class Council, Greek Council, Hand Me Down Night/ERA Awards Committee, SGA Executive Vice President Emerson/Boston Favorites: My Boston favorites include enjoying ice cream from J.P. Lick’s, strolling through the Public Garden on beautiful days, shopping on Newbury St., and learning the rich history of the city. My favorite thing about Emerson College is the amount of opportunities the school offers me to be an active leader on campus. Favorite thing about Orientation: HOORAY! is undoubtedly the most fun activity of Orientation, but the Freshman Class Council information session is where I first met the people at Emerson I am closest to now! One thing you know now that you wish you had known as a new student: I wish I had known NOT to get involved with too much too soon! I think I’ve narrowed down my interests and have learned to manage my time between the groups I love being a part of. Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Be open to everything! Attend all the events that catch your interest during Orientation and participate in activities you never imagined yourself doing. College is a time to discover the REAL you, so make the most of the beginning! What do you do to stay connected to your friends and family: No matter how far from home I may be, I am always connected to my friends and family through the love we have for each other. I call my mom every day because she’s my best friend, and I use email and Facebook to get in contact with my friends I can’t see as often. I take comfort in knowing my friends are occupied at their schools with new friends and activities, but I enjoy going home on the weekends or for breaks to visit with the people and family I truly miss! What advice can you give to new students on making new friends: BE YOURSELF! Emerson’s students are all true individuals, and you will meet many cool people with the same likes or dislikes as you. It may be difficult at first to leave the friends you grew up and made memories with, but before you know it, you’ll be making memories and lasting relationships by simply being yourself. Your message to the families of our new students: Welcome to the Emerson community! As parents of a new Emersonian, you too will soon share in the great experiences that lay before your son or daughter. Your student will be offered wonderful opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom and through the many activities they may choose to participate in. Emerson invites motivated and passionate minds, ready to study what they love. Though it may be difficult for you to leave your child at school, take comfort in knowing that Emerson will provide them with tools to succeed and a welcoming environment to call home. Morgan in 3 words: Motivated, Enthusiastic, Passionate |
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Name: Branden S. |
Activities at Emerson: Noteworthy A Capella (beatboxer/Bass), Emerson Stage, Shakespeare Society, Emerson Channel, Orientation, student film acting/filming Emerson/Boston Favorites: Boston Common, Esplanade, Fenway Park, Public Gardens, North End (restaurants/bakeries) Favorite thing about Orientation: David Coleman One thing you know now that you wish you had known as a new student: Attend all of the events and meet as many people as possible - you'll meet lifelong friends that week. Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Let go, lean in, say yes: we are our own worst wall, so be open to exploration! What do you do to stay connected to your friends and family: I call, text, email and video chat to keep in touch with my family/friends. What advice can you give to new students on making new friends: Meet as many people as you can the first week. With no classes or other requirements, it is the perfect time to meet new people and have fun while becoming acquainted with Boston. Your message to the families of our new students: The Emerson community is a wonderfully driven, supportive group of people, who have fun while working! Your new student is in great hands! Branden in 3 words: Caring, Motivated, Emergetic |
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Name: Brittany P. |
Activities at Emerson: Orientation Core Staff, Class of 2011 President, Vice President of Kappa Gamma Chi, Freshman Class Council Co-Coordinator, Student Government Association, Emerson Dance Company, Emerson Channel, Fashion Society, Emerson’s Top Model, RTNDA Co-President 08-09 Emerson/Boston Favorites: I love going to the performances on campus to support my friends and their work. I love being in the Dining Hall on a busy week night to socialize with friends and meet new people. I always spend a lot of time in the library because it’s a nice peaceful place to work and study. The Emerson students are also pretty amazing—the community at Emerson is so unique and enthusiastic. As for Boston, I love the North End! It such a beautiful area of Boston that’s filled with culture and history, however remains upbeat and exciting! I love to run along the Esplanade because there’s such a beautiful view of the city along the river! I LOVE sitting out on the Common or in the Public Gardens on a nice day. Favorite thing about Orientation: I love the entire program! What’s not to love?! As an incoming student I loved all the social programs, especially the Date Doctor, Open Mic Night and the Dance! I also loved the Freshman Class Council meeting where I met so many students I am still friends with! I loved exploring the campus, Boston, and the residence halls with my new friends. As an OL I fell in love with working with new students in every way possible. I loved move in and meeting with my Orientation Group. I also love my Core Staff/OL family! One thing you know now that you wish you had known as a new student: I wish I knew that there is no rush in getting involved in things on campus. I always thought that I absolutely needed to get involved in everything right away. I'm beginning to realize that you don't have to be involved in everything to be successful. Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Orientation is what you make of it, so go to as many events as you can and meet as many people as possible! Enjoy yourself and don't be afraid to be yourself! What do you do to stay connected to your friends and family: It's very important to check-in with your parents every once in a while through phone calls, emails, texts, etc. Letters are always fun and exciting to get! It's also important for parents to come to Family Weekend during the first semester. Facebook is the best way to communicate with friends— but phone calls, mail and emails are a little more genuine way to stay in touch! Invite friends to come visit for the weekend, or go visit them! What advice can you give to new students on making new friends: Be open to all different kinds of people. Try to get to know as many new people as possible and don't be afraid to make lots of new friends. Remember that you are in the same boat as everyone else! Your message to the families of our new students: Allow your students time to adjust to his or her new surroundings. You don't want your student to feel smothered. Give it time and allow your student to call first. Brittany in 3 words: Passionate, Enthusiastic, Charismatic |
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Name: Irina G. |
Activities at Emerson: Berkeley Beacon, em Magazine, Emerson International, Developed Images Emerson/Boston Favorites: Boston Common, Esplanade, student nights at Fire&Ice, Ice skating at the Frog Pond, Brunch at the Paramount, Mango Mist Bubble Tea at Tea Luxe and shopping on Newbury Street. Favorite thing about Orientation: The new students. One thing you know now that you wish you had known as a new student: Everyone else is feeling nervous too. There are loads of people that can’t wait to meet you and every one of them will be willing to help you whether it is to answer a question or help with the luggage. Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Go to all the offered events, meet as many people as you can and do not hesitate to ask questions. Once the year starts join organizations and clubs that match your interests. What do you do to stay connected to your friends and family: Phone, IM, MSN, Skype, e-mail and Facebook. I also send packages with small gifts and letters by mail. What advice can you give to new students on making new friends: Keep an opened mind and be friendly with everyone especially your roommates. You’re your doors open and invite people in. Make as many friends as you can with your classmates, floor mates and people in your orientation group. Your message to the families of our new students: Welcome! Be excited and do not worry; your kids are going to be safe and happy here at Emerson. If your child ever encounters a problem, there will always be someone to help him/her. Irina in 3 words: Real, Enthusiastic, Energetic |
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Name: Kathy A. |
Activities at Emerson: Orientation Core Staff, Women's Basketball- Captain, Student-Athletic Advisory Committee- President, Alpha Epsilon Phi |
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Name: Marita S. |
Activities at Emerson: Orientation Core Staff, PRSSA Co-President, Zeta Phi Eta PR Chair, Equity Fights AIDS Week Co-Chair, Family Weekend Chair, Hand Me Down Night/ERA Awards Committee Emerson/Boston Favorites: The Red Sox/Fenway Park, Boston Ballet, Wagamama Restaurant, Sunday brunch in the Dining Hall, Paper Source (the most amazing crafts store in Boston), The Dance Complex Favorite thing about Orientation: Definitely Move-In! I love it! One thing you know now that you wish you had known as a new student: It's okay to be yourself. Things will fall into place if you let them and it's much easier to get used to your new surroundings if you learn to be yourself. Your words of advice to a new Emerson student on making the most of their orientation experience: Take advantage of all that Emerson and Boston have to offer during this week! With so many things happening at once it may seem a bit overwhelming, but if you think you might be interested in a certain group or that you might enjoy a certain event, I say try it out. They will always provide opportunities to meet new people. What do you do to stay connected to your friends and family: I really do my best to stay in touch with friends in family not only through Facebook and AIM, but through smaller gestures that remind them I am thinking of them. Making a phone call or sending a card in the mail just to say hello can make you feel close to those who may be far away. What advice can you give to new students on making new friends: Don’t be afraid to meet new people! Everyone is in the same new situation and it always helps to have other people to share this experience with. Remember that just being at Emerson for the first time together is something you already share and can bond over. Your message to the families of our new students: It is completely natural to be nervous for students, especially if this is the first time they have been away from home. Keep in mind that though you may not be able to be with them all the time now, there are many people here who are looking out for their well-being and wanting them to enjoy their time here. Marita in 3 words: Loving, Outgoing, Fierce |
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Name: Timmy V. |
Activities at Emerson: President, Fashion Society; Chief Financial Officer, EmComm; Account Executive, EmComm; Business Editor, The Emersonian; Awards Coordinator, 2009 ERA Awards; Zeta Phi Eta; Student Government Association; Class of 2010 Council; OL & Core Staff <3 4 life!!! |
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Name: Vinny M. |
Activities at Emerson: WECB, Kidding Around, Orientation, Emerson Channel, Zeta Phi Eta, Admission STAR |
