2022 – 2023 Orientation Executive Committee
Each Executive Orientation Committee member offers their advice to the Class of 2027.
(She/Her/Hers)
Josie Ibarra
Class of 2024
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Try not to compare yourself to your peers because you are on a different path than they are. Everyone learns at a different pace so do what is best for you and your capabilities.
(He/Him/His)
Jason Lin
Class of 2024
Major: Accounting
Don’t let others influence your expectations! Experience and form your own opinions by going out there yourself. Be social, build relationships, and have fun!
(He/Him/His)
Aditya Pardeshi
Class of 2024
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Always strive to be a better version of yourself and never stop improving. Practice self-enhancement in every possible way you can, be it socially, cognitively, or physically. A person who consistently focuses on their self, their goals, ambitions and aspirations and is determined to get better each and every single day becomes incomparable!
(He/Him/His)
Valentin Sanchez
Class of 2025
Major: Business Administration
If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never get it. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and get out of your comfort zone.
(They/Them/Their)
Raha Bagheri
Class of 2023
Major: Neuroscience
Make time for YOU! Academics are important, but so is your sanity. Take some time to do the activities you enjoy and work on your hobbies.
(She/Her/Hers)
Afifah Ahmed
Class of 2024
Major: Healthcare Studies
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! Your college experience is really what you make of it, so try out new things that you find interesting.
(She/Her/Hers)
Nashwa Hossain
Class of 2024
Major: Neuroscience
Explore everything! College is what you make of it, and it’s so much more rewarding if you get out of your comfort zone sometimes and learn what you like. It’s how I’ve met some of my closest friends!
(He/Him/His)
Zach Farrell
Class of 2025
Major: History
Take risks! It’s absolutely scary to go talk to someone you don’t know or go to your first club meeting, but doing those things will make your college experience all the better.
(She/Her/Hers)
Sarah Ahmed
Class of 2025
Major: Healthcare Studies
Branch out, make new friends!!
(He/Him/His)
Jacob Roy
Class of 2025
Major: Biology
Never be afraid to ask for help! So many people are here to support your success.
(She/Her/Hers)
Fatema Bhanpurawala
Class of 2025
Major: Psychology/Child Learning and Development
Don’t spend so much time stressing over what others are doing and focus and what you are doing for your own future.