Get Ready for Wes!

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  Natalie Appel

  Hi! I'm Natalie Appel (she/her). I'm class of 2023 majoring in Econ and Comp Sci with a minor in Data Analysis. I'm from Westchester, NY and on campus I work as a research analyst for the Wesleyan Media Project's Delta Lab and as a tutor for the QAC.

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  Megan Bauerle

  Hi! My name is Megan, I use she/her pronouns, and I'm in the class of 2024. I'm from Rochester, Minnesota and am a Economics major and College of East Asian Studies minor. Outside of class, I am in the Asian American Student Collective, and I also swim for the Wesleyan Swimming and Diving team. When I’m not at the pool, I love baking cookies with friends and listening to music. I’ve met so many fun people at Wes, and I can’t wait to meet new students this fall!!

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  Brianna Bembry

  Hi! I’m Bri (she/her), I’m from Queens, NYC and a rising sophomore at Wes. Outside of being an OL, I’m a member of Burlesque and I work off campus at the Neighborhood Preschool. I’ve grown to adore Middletown. Some of my comfort places here, like Russell Library and the river waterfront, are all part of our greater community. I plan to study both Education and African-American studies, so my favorite part about Wesleyan has to be the academic flexibility and autonomy. I’ve met lovely faculty here while trying my hand at whatever piqued my interest, from Drawing I to German to Afro-Brazilian dance. Please don’t hesitate to reach out about anything! I’m excited to get to know you all :)

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  Adriana Bollinger

  I’m Adri Bollinger (She/They), a Class of 2024 Theater major/Film minor from Buffalo, NY! If you’re trying out activities on campus, you’ll find me at meetings for Spike Tape (Wes’s student-run theater collective), Absent Toast (our Rocky Horror shadowcast), or in rehearsals for Masquerade, a play I’m directing this fall! You might also find me working in the Box Office. My favorite part of being at Wes is the people – they’re all so passionate about what they do that you can’t help learning from everyone you meet! Fun Fact: I’m trained in trapeze.

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  Kailer Brothers

  I'm from Marietta, GA, I use she/her pronouns and I am a part of the class of 2025. I am currently undecided but looking to double major in Spanish and possibly AFAM or English. Here at Wes I participate in Ujamaa, Spectrum, the Fray Fashion Mag, the Lavender Literary Mag, and Psi U. My favorite part about being a student here is that there are so many opportunities to engage in and/or create creative endeavors and through participating in those activities one is able to make many new and incredible friends!

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  Alexandre Brun

  Hey y'all! My name is Alex Brun (he/him) and I'm a rising senior who is double majoring in Government and Romance Studies (French and Italian) with a minor in Global Engagement. I was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. Area as well. I'm a distance swimmer on the Men's Varsity Swim Team and the Vice Co-Chair of the Government Majors Committee. In the past year, I have also served as both a Research Assistant and a Course Assistant. My favorite part of Wesleyan has been making friends with so many unique, memorable people. I'm excited to be an OL again and I look forward to meeting everyone so soon!

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  Connie Chapman

  Hello everybody! My name is Connie Chapman. I am a rising sophomore from Cohasset, Massachusetts and a prospective Neuroscience major. As a Wesleyan student I am a part of Prometheus, our fire dancing troop here on campus, as well as our mixed gender frisbee team, Throw Culture, and a captain of our Boxing Club. My favorite part of Wesleyan is probably the balcony of Allbritton. At night, the view resembles the city due to the lights from Middletown but still a close knit small town as I can wave at friends walking by.

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  Emily Chen

  Hi everyone! My name is Emily (they/she) and my home is in Lexington, Massachusetts. I’m a senior at Wes majoring in American Studies and minoring in East Asian Studies. On campus, I’m involved in the Asian American Studies Taskforce, the Asian American Student Collective, and the Wesleyan United Student/Labor Action Coalition. What makes Wesleyan wonderful is the people and communities here, and I’m really excited to meet you all!

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  Lauren Cho

  Welcome to Wes! My name is Lauren (she/her, '23) and I’m from Westchester, New York. At Wes, I am an English major and a Community Manager and Social Media Editor for The Wesleyan Argus, our student newspaper. I also interned at HarperCollins this past spring! Some of my favorite things to do is grab hot chocolate at Pi Café, read on Foss Hill, and take full advantage of the Dairy Queen across the river (I’m obsessed with Blizzards). I’m glad you chose Wesleyan and I’m so excited to meet you all!
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  Clay Collisson

  Hi all! I am a Junior from Seattle, WA. I am double majoring in Biology and Government and plan on attending medical school. Outside of the classroom, I love producing music and am in a music production club, I conduct molecular biology research on campus, and I participate in club soccer and skiiing. My favorite thing about Wes is the close relationships you can form with faculty and the collaborative academic environment.

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  Daëlle Coriolan

  Hello all! My name is Daëlle, I'm from West Haven, CT, I'm in the class of 2024, and I am a College of Social Studies and Economics double major. Some clubs I'm included in on campus is the Wesleyan Student Assembly, Wesleyan's Black Student Union (Ujamaa), and the Caribbean Student Association. Aside from the clubs I am in, my favorite part about being at Wes is being able to get chocolate chip pancakes at 12am at Summies.

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  Saskia Curry

  Hello! My name is Saskia, she/her pronouns, and I'm a rising sophomore at Wesleyan. I'm from Brooklyn, NY, but currently live in the Butterfields dorm. I am hoping to double major in Film and Studio Art and minor in IDEAS (Integrated Design, Engineering, and Applied Sciences). At Wes, I work as an usher in the CFA and am in Eclectic and Film Workshop. I love doing work with friends in Espwessos, going to comedy shows, playing music in the practice rooms, and eating late night Summies! I'm so so excited to meet everyone :)

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  Christian Diaz Herrera

  Hi! My Name is Chris, I'm from Bronx New York, am a part of the class of 2025 and I use He/Him pronouns. My intended majors are math and computer science, and I'm a member of the wrestling team. My favorite part about Wes are all the awesome events that we have here on campus. I haven't been to them only until recently, and I've had so much fun at these various events, like our plays and concerts. A fun fact about me is that I love playing music, video games, and anime.

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  Theo Dolan

  Hi! My name is Theo and I am a rising junior. I am involved in comedy on campus including improv and stand up, and I am on the board of the radio station on campus, WESU! I am a double major with Film and History. I love yo-yoing and hacky sack (even though I am not very good). I also have been in a few theater productions, horse girls and she kills monsters. I hope you love wesleyan when you get here!

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  Adin Dowling

  Hey y'all! My name is Adin Dowling and I am a rising sophomore at Wesleyan. I was born in NYC but now I live in Westchester NY. I am planning on double majoring in physics and computer science. Outside of the classroom I am a computer science CA, I am involved in photonics physics research, I do lighting design for the theater, I am an avid chess player, and I am trying to get into improv! Aside from extracurriculars, I adore baking and cooking, long hikes (or anything nature related), and travel. My favorite part of being a student at Wes has been the open curriculum and the wonderfully outgoing people. I cannot wait to be an orientation leader and meet all of you incoming students!

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  Maggie Eames

  Hello! My name is Maggie Eames and I am a rising junior double majoring in Government and American Studies. I grew up in Andover, MA and currently live in New Hampshire and Maine. I work as a Marketing and Editorial Coordinator for Coach Skye, and on campus I am an Associate Editor for the Arcadia Political Review, volunteer with the Wesleyan Refugee Project, and am involved in dance. My weirdest fun fact is that I won one free year's worth of frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf when I was 12. This will be my third year as an Orientation Leader, and I'm super excited to welcome you to Wes!

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  Mallory Elliott

  Hi!! My name is Mallory Elliott (she/they pronouns) and I'm so excited to be returning as orientation leader for the class of 2026! I'm a rising senior from Fairfield, CT majoring in Music and Psychology. I'm in a band on campus (Special Guest), on the track & field team, and do a cappella! One of my favorite things about Wes is the many, many club and extracurricular options offered. It's really fun to be involved in a variety of activities and groups. Can't wait to meet all of the new students - welcome to Wes!

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  Naomi Ellis

  Hi!! I’m Naomi Ellis (she/her) and I’m a rising sophomore from Santa Barbara, CA! I am so excited to be one of your orientation leaders! I’m thinking of majoring in computer science and environmental studies. I am involved in Long Lane farm, the Wesleyan Jewish Community(WJC) and the outing club. I love running, skiing, aerial (like cirque du soleil), and reading. I love how welcoming and inclusive the Wesleyan Community is and how much passion and curiosity are encouraged. I can’t wait to see you all soon and welcome you to Wesleyan!

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  Andrew Engel

  Hi I'm Andrew (he/him) from Chesterton, Indiana, graduating in 2025 with a prospective major in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Outside of class I'm a Hub Coordinator for Sunrise Wesleyan, a branch of the national Sunrise movement, and am a tutor for WesReads/WesMath and Upward Bound Math and Science. My favorite part of Wes is definitely the amount of opportunity to get involved here; everywhere you are is a chance to find community with fellow students. See you all this fall!

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  Richard Ettinger

  Welcome to Wes! My name is Richard, I'm from New Canaan, Connecticut, and will be a senior this year at Wesleyan. I'm majoring in economics and psychology, and I came to Wesleyan to make meaningful relationships with my professors and take as many different classes as possible. I've loved my time here, and my favorite class has been the History of the End with professor Fullilove. In terms of extracurriculars: this will be my second year captaining the swim team, I write for the Wesleyan Business Review, and am a member of the Wesleyan Investment Group. My favorite things to do include reading, backpacking, skiing, and taking photos.

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  Sam Feuer

  Hey there! My name is Sam (he/they) and I'm a rising senior from Needham, MA, studying Mathematics and Computer Science. On campus, I'm in two a cappella groups, Slender James and the Mazel Tones, and I'm a course assistant and tutor. I also work as a research assistant for the Wesleyan Media Project, a lab that studies political advertising data. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about disability accommodations, music, research, or anything else. Excited to meet everyone!

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  Mathius Gazi

  My name is Mathius Gazi, and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Queens, New York City! On campus, you can find me working in the office of Residential Life, or playing basketball at the Beacon Field House in the athletic center. My favorite part of being a Wesleyan student is meeting new people, because I truly have always felt that the people at Wesleyan are more friendly and open to new experiences than anywhere else. A fun fact about me is that I'm super approachable! When my friends need help with something, or a favor, they always know who to call.

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  Sophie Gilbert

  Hey y’all! I'm Sophie Gilbert and I’m a rising senior. I’m so excited to welcome you all at New Student Orientation this year! While I live in New Jersey now, I’m northern California born and bred. I’m also a Film and Government double major! On-campus, I’m involved our student-run film production organization Cardinal Pictures, the film editorial Intercut, and as a member of the Film Board (programming movies for the film series). Outside of all that, you can find me cooking with friends or drinking coffee in Pi Café or Espwesso. Can’t wait to meet all of you so soon, and welcome to Wes :)

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  Sadie Goldstein

  Hi! I'm Sadie (she/her), and I'm a rising junior theatre and feminist, gender, sexuality studies double major from NYC. I am very involved in theatre at Wesleyan, whether it be acting in thesis or student directed plays, directing or costuming shows, or working in the costume shop. I'm a member of Precision Ensemble, a contemporary and jazz dance team; I'm a director of Absent Toast, the Rocky Horror club that performs a shadow cast the last day every semester. Outside of the performing arts, I am a member of Alpha Delta Phi, a co-ed literary society, and a sex-ed teacher with ASHA (adolescent sexual health awareness.)

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  Chloe Goorman

  I'm a rising junior from Tucson, Arizona. At Wes, I study Government and Political Theory, and participate in Mock Trial and the Fray student fashion mag.

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  Eja Hamid

  Hi everyone! My name is Eja and I'm from Pontianak, Indonesia. I'm currently deciding between majoring in either NS&B or Psychology with a minor in German Study. Here, I am a part of Wesleyan Competitive Badminton. My favorite part about being at Wes is sledding on Foss Hill when it snows outside. A fun fact about me is that I petted a dog for the first time 2 years ago. Oh, and also, my friends would probably fight me for this, but I actually like Usdan food (to a certain degree) lol. See you all in the fall!

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  Caleb Henning

  Hi! My name is Caleb Henning (he/him), I'm a rising sophomore and prospective Economics and French Studies double major. I also plan on doing a certificate in Data Science. I'm from Singapore and can often be found on campus wearing far too many layers. On campus I'm the Financial Manager and a Staff Writer for The Wesleyan Argus, the student newspaper, and a regular at Wesabi, the board game and anime club. My favorite part of being a Wesleyan student is the welcoming community and the fact that I'll always have a friend around, no matter where I am.

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  Sam Hilton

  Hi! My name is Sam (he/him), I'm a rising sophomore, I intend to major in History and minor in Civic Engagement, and I'm from Austin, Texas (although I was raised in Minnetonka, Minnesota and born in Danbury, Connecticut; it's a long story). I'm an Assistant News Editor for Wes' student-run newspaper, The Argus, I'm a Senator on the Wesleyan Student Assembly, and I'm a member of the Alpha Delta Phi literary society! For me, the best thing about being a Wesleyan student is how close everything and everyone is here, literally and figuratively. You’re never far from a friend or a resource when you’re on the Wes campus.

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  Delaney Hopkins

  Hi class of 2026! My name is Delaney Hopkins (she/her) and I am a rising sophomore. I’m from Maryland and I’m a prospective neuroscience and psychology double major. On campus, I’m on the Women’s Varsity Swim Team and the club water polo team. When I’m not at the pool, I love spending time outside hammocking on Foss and ice skating at Freeman with my friends! My favorite part about Wes is all the amazing and interesting people I have met and I am so excited to meet you all during your orientation!

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  Anne Horton

  Hey Class of 2026! My name is Anne (she/they) and I am a junior from West Hartford, CT majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior and Science in Society. Outside of the classroom, I am on the Varsity Women’s Crew team as well as my team’s SAAC representative. I am also a tour guide and involved in Wesleyan Women in Science and Wesleyan Democrats. This is my second time being an orientation leader after not having a traditional orientation my freshman year and I could not be more excited to welcome all of you to Wesleyan!

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  Steven Johnson

  What's good everyone, my name is Steven Johnson (he/him), and I am a rising senior from Brooklyn, NY. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in African American Studies. I am a member of the Men’s Basketball team here at Wes, and I also love music and dancing. My favorite part of being at Wes is getting to meet so many different types of people with diverse backgrounds. I look forward to meeting y'all!

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  CJ

  Hello! My name is CJ (she/her) :) I'm a part of the class of 2025, I am currently undeclared but I am pre-law! I am from Monroe Township, NJ, and I love participating in acting, dancing, and activism/education on campus. My favorite part of Wes is definitely the community: everyone is so welcoming!

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  Jeremy Kim

  My name is Jeremy (he/him), and I am a junior in the Class of 2023. I am a Chemistry Major (Pre-med) and pursuing the Writing Certificate here at Wes. On campus, I am a member of the varsity swimming and diving team, a Writing Tutor/Mentor for Shapiro's Writing Center, research for Professor Ben Elling, and a board member of the Korean Student Association. As a Wesleyan student, I really enjoy meeting new people and taking advantage of the opportunities that are provided to me here on campus. I am a big NBA and anime fan, and enjoy watching movies and listening to music~

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  Cleo Kromelow

  Hi everyone! My name is Cleo (she/her) and I’m a rising senior. I’m super excited to meet you guys this fall! I’m a Film Studies and Hispanic Literature and Cultures double major from New York City. Some of my favorite things to do on campus are jam with my band, go rock climbing, work on film projects, and cook with friends. Welcome to Wes! You’re going to have a great time :)

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  Jasmine Lam

  Hi, my name is Jasmine (she/her). I am a rising junior from Hong Kong and Toronto, but went to highschool in Concord, MA. I am double majoring in Government and Environmental Studies, minoring in Data Analysis. On campus, I'm part of a few identity-based communities, such as Asian American Student Collective and International Students Association. I'm also involved in Consulting Pathways and Cardinal Sinners (acapella group), and am a Chinese Language Partner for CEAS. In my free time, I like reading crime fiction, writing, listening to music, working out, and hanging out with my friends. My favorite part about Wes is all the cool people I've met — excitied to meet y'all!

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  Jasmine Luu

  Hiii! My name is Jasmine Luu. I use she/her pronouns. I am a part of the class of 2025. My hometown is Garden Grove, CA. I am a prospective Psychology & Neuroscience and Behavior double major on the pre-med route. I swim butterfly for the Wesleyan Swimming & Diving Team. I am currently taking part in the Student Athlete Support Network. I am in KDC (Wesleyan's K-pop Dance Crew). I am also a Questbridge scholar and took part in the First Things First Program for first-generation, low-income students.

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  Preston Maccoux

  Hello! My name is Preston Maccoux ‘23 and I use he/him pronouns. I come to Wes from Big Bend, Wisconsin. I am an economics major and African-American studies minor. I am most proud to be a member of the Men’s Basketball team and a team representative in Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. This is my second year as an Orientation Leader and I look forward to making it the best experience possible for all of you! Roll Cards!!!

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  Jenny Margolis

  Hey Everyone! My name is Jenny and I’m a member of the class of 2023. I’m from Bala Cynwyd, PA, right outside of Philly. I am a Neuroscience and Behavior major on the pre-med track. At Wes, I am involved with Collective Motion, Wesleyan Science Outreach, Fusion Dance Crew, and RhoEP. Wesleyan has become my second home and I cannot wait to meet you all and welcome you to Wes!

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  Cassidy McDonough

  Hi everyone! My name is Cassidy (she/her) and I'm from Colrain, MA. I am a rising senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Education Studies. I would love to talk about my experiences with anyone interested in a similar path! Aside from academics, I am a member of New Group which is an acapella group on campus and I also sing backup for various bands and solo artists. I work for the Center for the Arts as a House Manager and I hope to see you all at shows this year. I can't wait to meet you all!!

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  Saira Mehra

  Hi everyone!! My name is Saira Mehra and I am rising Junior at Wes! It feels like yesterday that I was where you are now, crazy feeling. My hometown is Amritsar, India but I went to a boarding school (Woodstock) in the Himalayas for 9 years. I am a Neuroscience & Behavior and Economics double major and am part of the Varsity Cross-Country and Track & Field Team. I am also a member of consulting pathways, Wesleyan women in science, Wesleyan investment group, and club soccer. The best part about Wes is the people here; you are gonna meet the best ones here! Excited to meet you all soon :)

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  Stephanie Monard

  When not tweeting or Tiktoking, Steph (she/they, class of 2025) loves meeting with the Hysterics and Wesleyan Argus on campus. She’s double majoring in Biology and English (or possibly neuroscience, since she still has time to decide, one thing she loves about Wes!) She also loves playing guitar and singing in her band at home, but hopes to join one at Wes as well. She’s from Allendale, NJ but loves that at Wes, you get to meet friends from all over the world, and she can’t wait to welcome you to campus!

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  Isaac Moss

  Hey! My name is Isaac and I’m a sophomore. I am a prospective physics and gender studies major, and I’m a member of WILDWes, Long Lane Farm, Prometheus Fire Arts, and WESU Radio. I’m from Baltimore, MD, but currently live in Chicago. My favorite place on the Wesleyan campus is the acre-large permaculture garden that I maintain with WILDWes, and one of my favorite things to do on campus is host potlucks with my friends. I’m excited to help y’all get to know Wes!

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  Jess Moy

  Hey everyone! My name is Jess (she/her) and I am a junior from Cohasset, MA. I am double majoring in Sociology and Government. Outside of academics, I am a co-captain of the Women's Golf Team and I am on the club badminton and ski team as well. I am also a tour guide for the office of admissions. On Thursdays you will most likely find me attempting to learn how to salsa at Latin Ballroom club. Besides orientation, this summer I plan on doing an excavation with a Wesleyan archeology professor in Israel. This is my first year as an OL and I cannot wait to share this new experience with all of you!

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  Olu Oladitan

  What's up everyone, my name is Olu Oladitan (he/him) and I am a rising junior from Brooklyn, NY. I major in Psychology with a minor in African American studies and I'm super excited to be your Orientation leader this fall. I play on the Wesleyan men's basketball team and my favorite part of Wesleyan is getting to meet so many different people all around campus. I look forward to meeting all of you guys too!

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  Hanan Omar

  Hello everyone, my name is Hanan. I am a rising sophomore, and I plan to double major in MB&B (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry) and Science in Society Program (SISP). I was born in Djibouti and grew up in Portland, Maine. At Wesleyan, I am involved in the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and the Black Student Union: Ujamaa. My favorite things to do on campus are going to Pi cafe and walking on Foss Hill.

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  Hannah Podol

  Hi! My name is Hannah Podol (she/her) and I am a member of the class of 2025. I’m from just outside of Boston, JOB if you will :). At Wesleyan, I am part of two environmental action groups: the Green Fund and Sunrise. I am a leader of our school’s Outing Club, a member of the rock climbing club, and involved in the Wesleyan Jewish Community. My favorite part about being a student here is easily living in such a welcoming place surrounded by incredibly passionate, curious, and kind people!

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  Shelby Pomeleo-Fowler

  My name is Shelby Pomeleo-Fowler (he/him), I am in the class of 2025, and I am a potential computer science and FGSS double major. I grew up on a farm in a tiny town in Texas called Dripping Springs, so ask me about the time a horse stepped on my foot, or my extensive knowledge of horse fencing. Here at Wesleyan, most of my time is spent in one of the music studios where I work with various artists to create all genres of music. Additionally I am in an A Capella group and in two bands.

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  Lexi Radziner

  Hi! My name is Lexi Radziner and I’m from Los Angeles, CA. I use she/her pronouns and am a rising sophomore here at Wes. I’m a prospective double major in Sociology and Film, and am a member of Bored House (a club that meets once a week to do fun activities) and Alpha Delta Phi, Wesleyan’s literary society. In my free time, I love sitting outside with friends when the weather’s nice, eating buffalo wings at Swings on special occasions, and going to different community events like sketch comedy and student-band concerts. I’m so excited to be an OL and welcome the new freshmen to Wes!

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  Swaraj Rai

  Hi, my name is Swaraj and I use He/Him pronouns! I am a member of the class of 2025 and plan on majoring in Economics with a minor in Data Analysis. I hail from a number of different places but most recently I'm claiming Upstate New York. I'm a member of the South Asian Student Association, Throw Culture Frisbee Team, and plan on joining plenty of other groups next year! My favorite part of being a Wes student is the thought-provoking discussions and interactions held on a daily basis with peers, friends, and professors.

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  Briana Rodriguez

  Hello! I am Briana Rodriguez '23 (she/her/hers) and I am from Denver, Colorado. I am a Government and College of Social Studies double major, and a Human Rights Advocacy minor. I am currently the Vice Chair of the Student Budget Committee, which is a committee under the Wesleyan Student Assembly. I also work at the Shapiro Writing Center as a writing mentor and tutor, and the Resource Center as a Socioeconomic Status and Disability Intern. My favorite part of being a Wesleyan student is that, despite the hardships I faced during my time here (i.e. COVID-19, finals, the administration), there was always a community of students that helped me through it all.

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  Brittany Rosenberg

  Howdy! My name is Brittany (she/her, '23) and I'm excited to be returning as an OL this Summer. I'm an Earth and Environmental Science major with a chemistry minor. I'm a part of Wesleyan's Women in STEM group, but I do many things outside of Exley. I love the fantasy genre, so I play a lot of Dungeons and Dragons on campus and take part in WesLARP (live action roleplay). I also very recently joined the fire-spinning club, Prometheus. What I love about Wesleyan is that there are so many passionate people with different interests, it's easy to find something to love.

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  Cadence Rosenblum

  Cadence Rosenblum (she/her) is a rising sophomore from Boston, Massachusetts! She is a prospective Psychology and Dance double major. Her other academic interests include Spanish, Biology, and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. On campus, she is a part of two dance groups: Precision Ensemble (contemporary-based), and Precision Troupe (hip-hop based), where she gets to hone her choreography skills. She also is involved with the frisbee teams on campus. Beyond Wes, she is a huge foodie who loves all things cooking and baking. Ultimately, she loves Wesleyan because of how multifaceted and unique every student is.

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  Meg Rubenstein

  Hey! I'm Meg and I'm a rising sophomore from Houston, Texas. I am currently undecided but leaning towards a double major in Economics and Psychology. Last fall, I walked on as a coxswain on the men's crew team. I am a WSA representative and am on the Student Life Committee, Dining Committee, and the Facilities Committee. I also founded an informal club called the Wesleyan Social Club (follow us on instagram @WesleyanSocialClub). Some of my favorite things to do on campus are Shabbat dinners with Chabad and getting Sunday brunch with my friends at Usdan. A couple quick fun facts: I love Taylor Swift, the color pink, and New Girl.

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  Eric Rumsfeld

  Hey everyone! My name is Eric Rumsfeld (he/him) and I am a rising senior originally from Denver, Colorado. At Wesleyan, I am a Physics and Astronomy double major with a minor in Data Analysis. On campus, I am involved in astronomy research, I have been a course assistant for economics and physics classes, and love to take part in intramurals as well as Wes’s student-led meditation group, WesSangha. I love watching the NBA, listening to almost any kinds of music, and my favorite building on campus has to be Usdan. I look forward to meeting you soon!

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  Cameron Ryan

  Hi Class of 2026! My name's Cameron (he/him), and I am a rising sophomore from Sherman Oaks, California, looking to double major in English and Psychology. Outside of writing essays, I am a News Editor / Copy Editor for The Wesleyan Argus, an editor for the LMAO Comedic Literary Magazine, a volunteer for WesBuds, and a member of the Wesleyan Jewish Community. My favorite things about Wesleyan are the open curriculum, the intelligent and caring professors, and the Red and Black grilled cheese sandwiches. I can't wait to meet all of you and welcome you to Wes!

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  Nya Santeliz

  Hi everyone! My name is Nya Santeliz (she/her) and I am rising sophomore from Albany, NY. I am planning to major in film. I love to dance and on campus I am part of X-Tacy Hip Hop Collective and KDC (K-pop Dance Crew). In my free time, I love to watch movies and shows with my friends! Fun fact: my favorite show is Avatar the Last Airbender! My favorite part of being a Wesleyan student is the opportunity to take a variety interesting classes with professors who really care about their students. I have also loved watching movies in the Goldsmith Cinema for my film classes :)

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  Noah Schlessinger

  Hello everybody! My name is Noah Schlessinger (he/him/his) and I am a rising senior here at Wesleyan hailing from the small town of Harrison City, Pennsylvania, a little east of Pittsburgh! I am double majoring in Physics and Astronomy, but that's not to say I am an exclusively devoted STEM person, as perhaps the greatest reason why I came here was to indulge in the humanities as well, especially music! I spend all of my possible free time playing guitar and piano in addition to playing sports with my friends, as there's nothing like the passion of intramural soccer, basketball, and softball here at Wes! Academically, I have worked as a peer tutor and teaching assistant throughout my years here, which have been so much fun and so fulfilling, as I love helping others learn and express themselves! I absolutely adore the community of unique and exciting people here, and the community designed to encourage you to explore all of your coolest interests and truly become the best, most complete version of yourself, an experience I am so glad to have the chance to introduce to you!

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  Fana Schoen

  Heyyyy besties! My name is Fana Schoen (any pronouns) and I am a rising junior from Allentown, PA! I am double-majoring in Film and Russian and Eastern European Studies! I am a huge part of Wesleyan's comedy scene (or should I say, the Wesleyan comedy scene is a huge part of me <3) where I am involved in both the Hysterics (stand up comedy for anybody who is not a cisgender man), nice.good (absurdist performance art), and Monkey Business (improv)! I am also on the Wesleyan Jewish Community board and this semester I am involved involved in three (and soon to maybe be four) different theatrical productions! I love to be silly and have a good time and to remind everyone I meet how much I loved being an Orientation Leader last year, and I can't wait to meet a new set of freshmen who I get to brag about being best friends with! I'll see you all soon!

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  Meiwen Shao

  Hi! My name is Meiwen (she/her/hers), and I am a rising senior from Shenzhen, China. I am majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior and Economics. On campus, I figure skate with WesEdge, and I also dance with KDC (k-pop dance) and CoMo (contemporary dance). My favorite part (which is so hard to pick!) about being a Wes student is having the opportunity to engage in faculty research. I have been working at Wesleyan Eye Movement and Reading Lab with Prof. Juhasz for two semesters now. This summer, I will be taking a deeper dive into our research by participating in the QAC apprenticeship, which is an on-campus research program.

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  Arielle Silvan

  My name is Arielle (she/her)! I am from New York City and am in the class of 2025! I just declared my major in the College of Social Studies (CSS). On campus, I am part of the Wesleyan Refugee Project, a staff writer for Arcadia (Wesleyan's political magazine), the leader of an arts-based community/ club called Bored House, and a member of the WJC (the Wesleyan Jewish Community). I live in the West College dorms (WestCo) which is a social justice/ creative community I really value. Fun facts: Before coming to Wes, I took a gap year. I love strawberry ice cream, hiking, reading, and spending time with my friends.

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  Jenna Stevens

  Hi! My name is Jenna Stevens and I am from Avon, CT. I am a rising junior and am majoring in neuroscience and psychology with a minor in chemistry. Aside from academics, I am a member of the women’s hockey team, a volunteer tutor for elementary students in Middletown, and a member of Hope Happens Here, a mental health advocacy group on campus. My favorite part of being at Wes is being able to be challenged both academically and athletically while meeting new people from all over the world! I am very excited for the fall and am looking forward to meeting you all!

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  Kat Struhar

  Hi everyone! My name is Kat and I'm from a part of Maryland that you've probably never heard of. I'm a rising sophomore studying English (with a possible double major in FGSS, Anthropology, or Theater)(and a possible minor in Animal Studies or the Writing Certificate)(Decisions are so difficult). I write/edit for the campus newspaper, The Wesleyan Argus, am a member of the Alpha Delta Phi literary society, and sometimes am involved in various theater projects on campus. My favorite thing about Wes is WESMAPS!! I'm addicted to the open curriculum.

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  Kelly Yang

  Hihi! I'm Kelly (she/her/hers), and I'm a rising sophomore from Taipei, Taiwan! I'm a CSS major and Film minor (but considering also doing CEAS/EDST minor!). I'm a member of the Mixolydians (Wesleyan's chamber choir) and Kpop Dance Crew, and I TA'ed for ECON110 in the past semester. My favorite thing about Wes is how "complete" an individual Wes students are- everyone is so motivated in working not only towards academic success, but also towards being a better person. A fun fact about me is that I love taking notes on literally anything and everything!

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  Cyrus Yuen

  Hi there! I'm Cyrus (they/them) and I'm a rising sophomore looking to major in Physics and possibly a linked Mechanical Engineering major through the IDEAS department. I'm from San Francisco, and I hadn't left California until I had to go participate in New Student Orientation myself, so I know a thing or two about dealing with how new and strange everything must feel. I'm a part of the fire spinning club Prometheus, and I'm a member of the Wesleyan Sound Co-op, as well. I'm looking forward to meeting you all, and to help you get settled into the next few years of your life!