Meet the Orientation Team 2023

Major- Art (photography) 

Minor- Environmental Studies

nakins@unca.edu

Get involved and don’t be afraid to reach out to people!

Major-French 

 Minor-Art

Transfer Student

nallen1@unca.edu

Use your resources! Talk to your professors often and go visit offices in the Success Center, even when you're not sure what you need. 

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Minor-()

kcampb11@unca.edu

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Minor-()

Transfer Student

schancel@unca.edu

Major- Music Technology

First Generation College Student

gchiquit@unca.edu

Even though you might feel guilty, don't put too much on your plate your first year. It will get overwhelming and be more than you can handle because a handful in college is a lot different than a handful in high school. Kindly allow yourself time to adjust and get used to things. 

Major-Business and Music  

ccombs1@unca.edu

Focus on the opportunities that are available to you, and take action! 

Major- Psychology

econfort@unca.edu

Trust your gut.

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Minor-()

First Generation College Student

sevans5@unca.edu

Major- New Media 

Minor- Asian Studies

Transfer Student

ahollan3@unca.edu

Be authentically you! 

Major-() 

Minor-()

gjones5@unca.edu

Major-Music Technology and Art Management  

Minor-Entrepreneurship 

jkhalafa@unca.edu

Try to be in the moment and push past fear!

Major- Creative Writing

First Generation College Student

 Transfer Student

jlay@unca.edu

Get involved, but don't get too involved.

Major-Psychology 

First Generation College Student Transfer Student

hlelie@unca.edu

Your mindset and perspective dictate the outcomes of your experiences!

Major-Anthropology 

Minor-Psychology

First Generation College Student

jlemons@unca.edu

Let plans change! Be comfortable with the ebbs and flows and seize all opportunities. 

Major- Psychology

 Minor- Neuroscience

rlesser@unca.edu

Talk to new people and do new things even when it’s scary!

Major-Psychology

Minor- Creative Writing

elindsa1@unca.edu

Be brave, be kind, be authentic! :-) 

Major- Sociology  

Minor- History and German 

klink@unca.edu

Utilize the resources available to you and remember to give yourself enough time to breathe. 

Major-Anthropology & Environmental Science

First Generation College Student

 Transfer Student

elyles@unca.edu

Don't be afraid to ask for help and use the resources on campus!

Major- New Media

First Generation College Student

ilyles@unca.edu

Take it easy, but take it! 

Major -Creative Writing

 Minor-WGSS

First Generation College Student

omason@unca.edu

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Minor-()

Transfer Student

spaltrow@unca.edu

Major- Mass Communications  

Minor- Photography 

bpoole1@unca.edu

Study hard, get some sleep, and don’t forget to have fun!

Major-New Media  

Minor-Creative Writing 

First Generation College Student

 Transfer Student

daguilar@unca.edu

Don’t be afraid to do things or go places by yourself, you’ll never know what you’ll miss out on if you don’t. 

Major- Psychology

 Minor- Mass Communication

First Generation College Student 

Transfer Student

mross2@unca.edu

Even when studying for finals, don't forget to have fun

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Minor-()

jthoma11@unca.edu

Major-() 

Minor-()

ewalsh2@unca.edu

Major-Biology and Chemistry  

Minor-Neuroscience 

owilson1@unca.edu

Ask for help when you need it!