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2013 Orientation Guides

Camille Berg

• Major: Veterinary Science
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Reno, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Get involved with the University! Make the most of your college experience, it goes by fast.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Reading, Volunteering at the Humane Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Outdoor Activities.

Johnny Foley

• Major: Electrical Engineering
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Auburn, CA
• My Advice for New Students: Don't be afraid to ask for or get help. Don't give up on anything and remember that work works.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Working, Nevada Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club Sport, Latino Student Advisory Board (LSAB), Intervarsity, and playing music.

Chandler Wright

• Major: Elementary Special Education
• Year in School: Third Year, Transfer Student
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My advice for new students: BUDGET YOUR MONEY! Of course, it's okay to have fun, lots of it, but never forget for a split second the real reason why you're here: education and benefiting your future! Never be afraid to ask for help.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Dance, Political Organizations and volunteering.

Hannah Youell

• Major: Journalism
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Park City, Utah
• My Advice for New Students: In your first year of college, it is crucial to make new friends. For this is your new life, your next chapter. Don't be afraid to come out of your comfort zone and make your life what you want.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Snowboarding, horseback riding, outdoor life (hiking, camping, rock climbing), yoga and having school spirit. GO PACK!

Ron Delos Santos

• Major: Business Management
• Year in School: Third Year
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Be excited to meet other new students. College is the best time to step out of your comfort zone, so don't hesitate!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Fraternity and Sorority Life, College of Business Peer Mentors, Nevada Men's Club Volleyball, and an On-Campus job.

Danny Nicolini

• Major: Psychology
• Year in School: Third Year
• Hometown and State: Novato, CA
• My Advice for New Students: Don't ever be afraid to ask for help and get involved on campus. There are always resources on campus like students, professors or employees who are always willing to help you out!!!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: School, Fraternity and Sorority Life and Intramural Sports!!!

Crys Jackson

• Major: Secondary Education with a specialization in Special Education
• Year in School: Fourth Year
• Hometown and State: Aviano, Italy
• My Advice for New Students: Limit your stress through managing your time!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Harry Potter fanatic, Tattoo and Piercing Lover, Member of the LGBTQ Community, Resident Assistant, and a member of the NNELI Cohort.

Sarah Brynes

• Major: Criminal Justice with a specialization in Pre-Law
• Year in School: Third Year
• Hometown and State: Reno, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Get INVOLVED! Study hard and enjoy your new life here at Nevada!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Speaker of the 81st Senate session for ASUN, social and political clubs on campus, and running.

Patricia Guerrero

• Major: International Business
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Yerington, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Take the initiative as a new student to be involved and take advantages of the resources provided by the university.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Fraternity and Sorority Life, lifting and working out, dance and soccer.

Daniel Coffey

• Major: Journalism and International Affairs
• Year in School: Third Year
• Hometown and State: Henderson, NV
• My Advice for New Students: The key to finding what you love most in college is not being afraid to put yourself out there. By being bold and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, you will find passions you never knew you had.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Associated Students of the University of Nevada (Student Government), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Wolf Pack Radio, Honors Program, and Intern for Project Solution non-profit community center.

Kevin Jay

• Major: Political Science
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Fremont, CA
• My Advice for New Students: Get involved on campus in anyway you can, whether it's within a Greek Organization, student government, or other clubs, but remember to find time to study and balance your grades! While college is a fun and exciting time, remember that you are here first and foremost for an education.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: ASUN Department of Clubs and Organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Reno Runners Club, and Boy Scouts of America - Troop 176.

Yajaira Esparza

• Major: International Affairs
• Year in School: Second Year, Transfer Student
• Hometown and State: Anaheim, CA
• My Advice for New students: Unlike high school, you'll actually enjoy being here, so make the best of it. Step out of your comfort zone, speak up and be open to meeting awesome new people!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Traveling, being a musician, and a Youth Ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Ty Jensen

• Major: Economics
• Year in School: Fifth Year, Transfer Student
• Hometown and State: Sparks, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Sit near the front of the class, don't be afraid to ask questions, and be involved in something on campus. Doing these small things will help improve your GPA and ensure you get the full college experience!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Fraternity and Sorority Life, gaming, watching Ted Talks, and watching Dodgers' games.

Greg Curtis Jr.

• Major: Marketing
• Year in School: Fourth Year, Transfer Student
• Hometown and State: Folsom, CA
• My Advice for New Students: Take advantage of all the activities on campus. A lot of them are free, and it's a great way to connect with campus life.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Big Brothers Big Sisters, being an avid sports fan, napping, and working out.

Kalynn Branch

• Major: Biology
• Year in School: Third Year
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Your college experience is what YOU make it! So be open to new things, because you never know what you may end up liking.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Sisters On A Move (SOAM), and spending time with my friends and family.

Crystal Willis

• Major: Digital Media
• Year in School: Fourth Year
• Hometown and State: Reno, NV
• My Advice for New Students: If there's a particular field of study or extracurricular activity that catches your eye, don't hesitate and jump in with both feet. You may find that your home at the University of Nevada is in the place you were least expecting.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Presently: Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Student Ambassadors. In the Past: Asian American Student Association, Study Abroad with USAC, and Women's Rugby Club.

Crystal Carter

• Major: Education
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My Advice for New Students: DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. It is so easy to get caught up, but try your hardest not to.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: College of Education Senator, Women's Rugby Club, University of Nevada Education Association, NYE Leadership Council, and Elementary School Worker.

Andrea Sanford

• Major: Chemistry
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Reno, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. There are so many resources on campus, and there is no shame in going to the tutoring center a couple times a week if it results in improving your grades.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), Intramural Soccer and Basketball, Residence Hall Association Wing Leader, and the BSMD Program.

Cameron McGifford

• Major: Mechanical Engineering
• Year in School: Second Year
• Hometown and State: Dayton, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Don't underestimate your classes at the beginning of the year. You don't want to make it to your first midterm before you realize you should've paid more attention.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: I take part in Fraternity and Sorority Life, and along with my hobbies which include music, sports, video games and fitness.

Brianna Muse

• Major: Community Health Sciences
• Year in School: Fourth Year
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Don't be afraid to be yourself. When your comfortable in your own skin and happy within yourself, everything else will fall into place.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: President of Sisters On A Move (SOAM), Sports Medicine Intern, shopping, and working out.

Carl Chapman Jr.

• Major: Nutrition
• Year in School: Third Year, Transfer Student
• Hometown and State: Mobile, AL
• My Advice for New Students: College requires the right amount of self- discipline, allowing adequate time for fun,and to be successful.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Basketball, intramurals, Res-Life Activities on campus, community involvement, and traveling.

Regina Roberson

• Major: Philosophy with a specialization in Ethics, Laws and Politics, and Political Science
• Year in School: Fifth Year, Transfer Student
• Hometown and State: Pittsburgh, PA
• My Advice for New Students: Everyone is going to tell you to get involved with Clubs and Orgs, which is not a bad thing, but with that there is tons of responsibility, especially with time management. So, make sure you use all of the university resources that can help you work on time management or help you with writing that 20 page paper that way you'll still be able to enjoy all the fun things!!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Sisters On A Move (SOAM), and going to Nevada sporting events.

Ellio Malin

• Major: Political Science and International Affairs
• Year in School: Fourth Year
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Jump in! Get involved!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Vice President of ASUN, President of Hillel, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Snowboarding, and Lake Tahoe.

Marquis Lawson

• Major: Business, Information Systems
• Year in School: Second Year, Transfer Student
• Hometown and State: Sacramento, CA
• My Advice for New Students: It is very important to manage your time responsibly. The Knowledge Center should be your second home!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Studying, working out at Lombardi, music, and playing sports such as football and basketball.

Dalton Mack

• Major: Community Health Sciences
• Year in School: First Year
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Be open to new ideas and get as involved as possible. The next few years are going to be some of the best memories of your life!
• Campus Involvement and Interests: ASUN Senator, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Nevada Blue Crew, Playing guitar, and Swimming.

2013 Orientation Leadership Interns

Becca Nemeth

• Major: Secondary Education and English
• Year in School: Fourth Year
• Hometown and State: Orofino, ID
• My Advice for New Students: Let college mold you, don't force yourself in any stereotype and try things that can help you realize your full potential.
• Campus Involvement and Interests: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Working On-Campus, Linguistics Club, and Intramural Soccer.

Sonny Licata

• Major: International Affairs and Economics with a minor in Spanish Translation
• Year in School: Fourth Year
• Hometown and State: Las Vegas, NV
• My Advice for New Students: Feel absolutely comfortable with yourself and to ask questions. The Nevada experience can be anything you make of it, just know your resources! And if you feel it's right, get involved.

Professional Staff

• Cairn Lindloff: Assistant Dean of Students, New Student Initiatives
• Perry Fittrer: Program Coordinator, New Student Initiatives