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Clarissa Brown
Sophomore
Major: Elementary Education Pre K- 6
Hometown: Newport News, Virginia
I am Historian of the Student Virginia Education Association (If you are interested in teaching this is an excellent club for you!) and a Monarch Maniac.I enjoy meeting and being around people. I love to laugh and have a good time. I am very outgoing, independent, dependable and giving. I also enjoy being outdoors. By choosing to attend Old Dominion University you are already off to a great start. While attending make sure you get involved with the activities and clubs on campus. As an incoming freshamn I attended FSI and I really enjoyed myself. In doing this I was able to meet new people, keep in contact with them and establish many great friendships. I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors! |
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Clarizza Buenaventura
Junior
Major: Accounting; Minor: Industrial Psychology
Being chosen as one of the FSI counselors out of many remarkable students who applied gives me an opportunity to share my college experiences, and many life lessons learned. ODU's FSI has so much to offer to both incoming freshmen and counselors.. It's a pleasure to be part of this event and I can't wait to meet and welcome our outstanding freshmen for the school year 2008 to 2009!! |
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Anna Glenn
Junior
Major: Political Science
"I am Pledging Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and am a group exercise instructor for rec sports here at ODU. FSI is a great opportunity for you to get a head start on meeting new people and getting better acquainted with ODU and the campus! Be prepared to try new things, meet new friends, and have a fun time. One piece of advice I can give about the college experience is to get involved! There are so many clubs and activities available to you, finding one you personally enjoy will not be hard! Getting involved on campus will only make your experience at ODU that much more memorable!" |
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Jamal Gordon
Sophomore
Major: Political Science; Minor: Thearte
FSI is a great opportunity to meet new and fun people before school starts. Also FSI is a great experience to learn leadership skills. |
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J.J. Griffin
Senior
Major: Political Science
"FSI is a great intro to life at ODU and a great building block to become active and take leadership roles."
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Chad Harris
Sophomore
Major: Pre-pharmacy
"College is a great experience, especially if you get involved. You will meet so many new people. Make sure that you do not procrastinate with deadlines and explore your options before choosing a major." |
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William Johnson
Junior
Major: Criminal Justice
"Be ready to meet many new friends and get a taste of college life."
Involved in: Honors College Student Assistant, Sophomore Class Council, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, Basketball Pep Band
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Megan Marrow
Junior
Major: Print and Photo Media, Minor: Marketing
"FSI makes you so comfortable with being new to the university. You come into the fall semester knowing your way around the campus and you've already begun making a great group of friends!"
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Christie Martin
Sophomore
Major: Fashion
"Attending FSI gives you an advantage to college life, and also you get to meet new students who will be attending with you."
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Saranya Sinphai
Junior
Major: Dental Hygiene
"ODU is the most diverse campus and because of that, we have so much to offer everyone who wants to get involved. There are so many clubs and activities always going on and all of them are lots of fun to get involved in. While attending FSI for 3 years now, over the weekend an incoming freshman will have fun meeting so many people and show what leadership skills they have to offer ODU and have fun doing all of these activities planned."
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Mallory Snader
Senior
Majors: Finance/Marketing; Minor: Psychology
I am a resident assistant (RA) here at ODU. I am also a part of the Honor's College, Phi Eta Sigma, and Golden Key. I didn't get involved on campus until later in college. Once I did get involved my college experience changed completely! I met and worked with people from all different backgrounds and cultures. I felt more a part of ODU because I knew I was making a difference by getting involved. FSI gives incoming freshman an opportunity to become familiar with ODU's campus and make friends before even setting foot in a classroom! I'm so excited to meet you all and see your leadership abilities grow! |
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Avonda Turner
Junior
Major: Dance Education, Minor: Public Relations
"Stay focused, prioritize, and utilize effective time management skills. If you do all that you will not only achieve academically but you will have plenty of time to enjoy your freshman year stress free."
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Mary Welch
Senior
Majors: Communication and English
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Favorite Color: Dark Blue
"I chose to be an FSI counselor because I wanted to take part in welcoming so many new students with so much potential to ODU. I thought I could play a part in cracking shells and opening minds to new possibilities. I want to make the transition for others easier than my own, and I want to give back to the school at least SOME of what it's given me." |
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Benjamin Wenner
Sophomore
Major: Business Finance
I enjoy skateboarding, the beach, getting involved with events/activities, setting goals for myself, meeting new people, trying out new things, having a great time, a little bit of Xbox 360, the Green Bay Packers, and The Office.
Start off Old Dominion University going in the right direction and establishing foundations in friendship and leadership. Get to know some people and try not to be shy or timid. If you're going to have fun, have fun making friends, learning new things, and experiencing your very own leadership abilities. Enjoy the events you will participate in and make it interesting. You're going to have a memorable time.
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