For Students
Orientation Leaders
Meet the Orientation Leaders (OLs)! They are current students at Southwestern University who provide assistance in planning and facilitating Sprog programs. But, most importantly, they serve as a Mentor and resource to help incoming students connect and navigate SU.
Meet the Orientation Leaders!
Majors: Political Science, English
Hometown: Taylor, TX
Campus Involvements: Peer Academic Mentor, Captain’s Academy, Hispanic & Latine Organization (HALO), Wind Ensemble, Research Assistant, and Kappa Sigma
What’s something you would tell your first-year self?: Get out of your dorm and show up to clubs and student organizations! It’s the best way to meet new people and make friends.
Major: English
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX
Campus Involvements: Muslims and Allies (MAA), Asian Student Association (ASA), The Coalition of Diversity and Social Justice (C.D.S.J.), Alpha Phi Omega, Student Foundation, and University Orchestra
Fun fact about yourself: I am a huge adventurous foodie! The most daring thing I have eaten was a cow eyeball that was simmered in yummy spices. I always challenge myself to try new things. Lately, I have really been into exploring Asian culture and cuisine.
Major: Economics
Minors: Environmental Studies, Communication Studies
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Campus Involvements: Golden Pirates and Pirates for Pride (P4P)
Favorite Southwestern Tradition: During finals week every semester, Late-Night Breakfast happens in the Commons. You get to choose from a variety of delicious breakfast foods, sing karaoke, and destress with your friends.
Major: English
Minor: Education
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
Campus Involvements: Zeta Tau Alpha, SU History Union, Southwestern College Democrats, and Student Philanthropy Council
Favorite Study Spot: The Women’s Studies alcove on the third floor of the Library is unbeatable and has a great view!
Major: Business
Hometown: Rosenberg, TX
Campus Involvements: Pi Kappa Alpha, Student Foundation, Admissions Ambassador, Interfraternity Council, Athletic Training Student Worker, Catholic Student Association (CSA), and Southwestern Business Club
Fun Fact: I am a First-Generation College Student!
Major: English
Minor: Music
Hometown: Houston, TX
Campus Involvements: Megaphone, Chorale, Treble Chorus, Black Student Union, and The Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice (C.D.S.J.)
Anything else we should know about you?: I am so excited to be an Orientation Leader! I hope I get to make friends with y’all and have some fun. Also I sing a lot - like all the time. Feel free to join in! Who said High School Musical was only for high schoolers? Where’s my college chorus line?
Major: Biology
Minors: Psychology, Education
Pre-Professional Pathway: Medical
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Campus Involvements: Zeta Tau Alpha, Cat Partners, Exercise is Medicine, Southwestern Pre-Health Organization, and Reproductive Justice Alliance (RJA)
Favorite Southwestern Tradition: Church Lunch “Chunch” and Homecoming
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Feminist Studies
Hometown: Longview, TX
Campus Involvements: Mosaic
Have you ever offered a sacrifice to Monstrance? If so, what?: A Chocolate Chip Cookie from Crumbl
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Music
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
Campus Involvements: Zeta Tau Alpha, Mosaic Ambassador, and Chorale
Favorite Southwestern Tradition: Welcome week! It’s such a great community builder for the First-Years and it’s super helpful to be able to explore campus before everyone returns.
Majors: Psychology, Communication Studies
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Campus Involvements: Delta Delta Delta
Favorite Study Spot: Lamppost Coffee
Majors: Biology, Psychology
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Campus Involvements: E.Q.U.I.P. Scholar, Women’s Soccer Team, Hispanic & Latine Organization (HALO), The Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice (C.D.S.J.), and Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Student Worker
What’s something you would tell your First-Year self?: I would tell my first year self to make sure to settle into a routine as quickly as possible, and to be sure to prioritize schoolwork over everything else.
Majors: Biology
Pre-Professional Pathways: Medical, Dental
Hometown: Austin, TX
Campus Involvements: Southwestern Intramural & Recreational Activities (SIRA) Student Worker, Kappa Sigma
Fun Act: I played Soccer for 14 years.