Meet Our 2009 Pre-Orientation Assistants!
For updated information, please check back in June 2010.
Camille Fletcher '10
Major: African/African American Diaspora Studies and Pre-Veterinary studies
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Clubs/Activities: Distinguished Women of Color Collective president, Post Secret planning committee member, and Beyond Black & White member
What are you looking forward to during Intercultural Pre-Orientation? I am really looking forward to meeting all the new students and being a part of the intercultural program again. I know how important this pre-orientation is in terms of getting acclimated to the campus and being able to build a community within the greater Wheaton population. Intercultural orientation was where I was introduced to other freshmen, got to know helpful upperclassmen and staff, and where I met my three closest friends. I am looking forward to those few days of fun without the stress of class work!
What is your favorite thing about Wheaton? I think everyone can agree with me that the best part of Wheaton is Spring Weekend. There are so many events happening during that time including boat races in the pond, BBQs, concerts, and the huge fair held in the dimple. There is always a party, and people are enjoying themselves from that Thursday to Sunday. Every weekend should be Spring Weekend.
What is something you know now, that you wish you had known before starting college? During my freshman year I wish I would have known how easy it is to get involved on campus. Joining clubs or attending event planning meetings is not only a great way to meet people, but it's also a simple way to participate in many different activities. Almost everything is student-run at Wheaton, and many of the campus events and activities are inspired and organized by student groups. The more involved I became, the more I realized I could do, and the easier it was to plan fun trips and events.
Emily Williamson '10
Major: Psychobiology
Minors: Chemistry; English
Hometown: Warwick, Rhode Island
Clubs/Activities: French Club, English Club, Psychology Club, Alliance, Safe Zone
What are you looking forward to during Intercultural Pre-Orientation? Meeting everyone and learning a little about them and their life experiences
What is your favorite thing about Wheaton? The level of familiarity and respect between professors and students.
What is something you know now, that you wish you had known before starting college? Older students are more friendly than I thought, and actually do like to associate with underclassmen.
Dashawn Ealey '11
Major: African, African American Diaspora Studies
Minor: Sociology
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Clubs/Activities: Trybe Multicultural Dance Group, iSpeak, Black Student Association, and Wheaton Lyons Competitive Cheerleading Team
What are you looking forward to during Intercultural Pre-Orientation?
During Pre-Orientation, I am looking forward to building strong relationships with the incoming freshmen and help bridge the gap between them and upper classmen. This is one of a few other essential components needed to succeed at Wheaton. I want to serve as an outlet that will help the students form and make use of these very relationships throughout their college career.
What is your favorite thing about Wheaton? My favorite thing about Wheaton is the relaxed environment. Coming from the city where everything seems to run five times the normal speed, it took some time to get used to the laid back feel of Wheaton. Hanging out in the dimple or reading a book at the tables outside of Chase Dining Hall has become students favorite past time. No matter how engulfed you may become in your work, you will always find time to relax.
What is something you know now, that you wish you had known before starting college? Something I know now that I wish I'd known before starting college is that I did not need to be involved in every club or organization to get the best college experience. There is an ample amount of time to sample all that college has to offer. I figured out that the best way to succeed was to first focus on my studies, until I adjusted enough to maneuver around what Wheaton offers outside of academics.
Jessie Pan '12
Major: Asian Studies and Biology
Hometown: Manhattan, New York
Clubs/Activities: Asian American Coalition, Equestrian Team
What are you looking forward to during Intercultural Pre-Orientation?
What is your favorite thing about Wheaton? My favorite thing about Wheaton is the warm and friendly environment. Although Wheaton is a small college, it's resources are great and there is always someone on campus willing to help so definitely a smart thing to reach out and utilize whatever is available.
What is something you know now, that you wish you had known before starting college? Just before coming to Wheaton, I was terrified at the idea of leaving home, leaving the city and the people I was so familiar with to come to Norton, a place I've never heard of before my senior year of college. I was afraid that I wasn't going to fit in or do well in school without the constant presence of my parents. But my first year of college was fantastic. I met the most amazing and interesting people and also learned to manage this newfound independence I had over just about everything.
Tvon Scott '12
Major: Economics
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Clubs/Activities: SOLE step team, Black Student Association
What are you looking forward to during Intercultural Pre-Orientation? I am really looking forward to meeting many of the new freshmen. Pre-orientation is the best place to start to help getting used to your new school and meeting many new and close friends.
What is your favorite thing about Wheaton? I love the small size of Wheaton. It's like small-knit community; i.e. "The Bubble". It makes adjusting to new people and the new environment much easier.
What is something you know now, that you wish you had known before starting college? I wish that I had known how to time manage. First semester of freshman year, I was involved in so much, and it proved difficult for me to handle it all and remain healthy. I discovered later what I needed to do to stay involved but also become less stressed. Prioritize and minimize.