Orientation Leaders (OLs) are responsible for assisting CSU Channel Islands with orientation preparation, planning, coordination and facilitation. OLs welcome new students to the campus and enhance their University experience through mentoring, workshop training, presentations, activities and events.
OLs are student leaders who help coordinate and implement new student orientations. They are responsible for working with students as they adjust to a new environment, assisting with answering any questions that students and/or family members may have, performing academic and peer advising, planning and presenting orientation sessions, performing preparation work, and imparting historical and current information about CSU Channel Islands and the surrounding communities.
Age: 24
Hometown: Ventura, California
Major: English with an emphasis in creative writing
Favorite quote: “Where excellence is possible, mediocrity is a sin.”
About me: Hey guys, I’m almost done with CSUCI; just one more year left and it’s off to grad school! My plan in life is to get an MA in English or an MFA in Creative Writing to write young adult novels. I’ll be the next Judy Blume one day and you can all say I knew her when! Hopefully, I’ll be able to teach as a professor someday. It seems like I’ve been to every school in California (three universities and a community college!), but I knew as soon as I walked on to the CSUCI campus in spring 2006 that this was for me. I’m a dolphin, through and through. I hope to get you as excited about our school as I feel. Feel free to stop me on campus and say, “Hi,” or email with any questions you might have. I love meeting new people (and I’m great with names, so I’ll probably remember you after our first meeting!) so we’ll be one big happy family of dolphins! I believe that we all have something great to contribute to the world and I’m excited to see what you guys will add to our campus community.
Advice to incoming students: First, talk to your professors! They’re not mind readers, so if you’re having problems in class or you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the changes that are going on, especially your first year of college, they will never know if you don’t speak up. Also, if you talk to them you might find out all kinds of cool stuff, like different events and opportunities on campus. One of the professors in the English department is mentoring me through the novel-writing process, a journey I might never have taken if I hadn’t talked to her about what I wanted to write. Also it’s totally cliché, but get involved even if it’s just in one activity. Being involved makes you feel like you are a part of this campus and that in turn makes you want to leave less. Trust me. I’m the queen of college-induced homesickness!
Age: 19
Hometown: La Habra, California
Major: Business
Favorite quote: "That which does not kill you makes you stronger.” -Neitzsche
About me: I’m Sarah, I’m 19, and I love shopping! I have an obsession with jeans. I love hanging out at the beach and tanning. I have the best family and friends anyone could ever ask for. I’m friendly, optimistic, and lots of fun. You will always find me with a smile on my face.
Advice to incoming students: Don’t take too many difficult classes in one semester; learn time management, and most of all, have fun!
Age: 21
Hometown: Santa Monica, California
Major: History
Favorite quote: “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s a matter of choice.” -William Jennings Bryan
About me: I have attended CSUCI for three years and am currently a senior majoring in history. This is my second year working with the Island View Orientation staff. I have been actively involved in clubs, organizations, orientation, and residential education from the very beginning of my college career. My goal for this orientation is to show students and parents the benefits of going to a brand new University.
Advice to incoming students: Be a part from the start.
Age: 19
Hometown: Simi Valley, California
Major: Liberal Studies
Favorite quote: “Farewell, I’m off to find the sun!” –Legolas, The Fellowship of the Rings
About me: I would like to start off by saying, “Hi” and how excited I am to see everyone this summer. I love being outside, whether it is hiking or just walking around campus. I spend a lot of my free time doing Native American storytelling around local elementary schools. I’m always willing to answer questions, and if I don’t know the answer I’ll do my best to find it out for you, so feel free to ask. Like I said earlier, I look forward to seeing everyone this summer and next semester.
Advice to incoming students: Get involved and bring something you love to everything you do, no matter what it is, because those are the moments that you will remember and cherish forever.
Age: 20
Hometown: Bakersfield, California
Major: Liberal Studies
Favorite quote: "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” (1Timothy 4:12)
About me: I just completed my second year here at CSUCI. In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, running, and drawing, and I have sung in the University Choir for the last four semesters. I am looking forward to meeting every one of you!
Advice to incoming students: Don’t be afraid to take some risks. There are so many new opportunities that are open and waiting for you here. Be sure to take advantage of them!
Age: 20
Hometown: Ventura, California
Major: Sociology with an emphasis in Business
Favorite quote: “Love who you are.”
About me: For the past two years, I have attended CSUCI and have lived in Anacapa Village. I love to laugh, dance, and have fun. I am friendly and easy going. Enjoying a variety of recreational activities, I am up for just about anything from Salsa dancing to rock climbing.
Advice to incoming students: You always miss 100% of the opportunities that you don’t take.
Age: 19 Years Young
Hometown: Pasadena, California
Major: Psychology
Favorite quote: “You’re going sane in a crazy world.” – The Tick
About Me: Hey guys my name is Nick. The things I like to do are ride the bike at the gym, lift weights, practice martial arts on my own, read, make music, ponder the endless universe, probe the human mind, and lure others into a maze of a conversation. Good stuff.
Advice to students: My quote says it all. Try not to go sane in this crazy world. Life might get boring too fast and just like eating the same thing for dinner every night, wouldn’t you get tired of the same existence?
Age: 22
Hometown: Folsom, California
Major: Psychology
Favorite quote: “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”- George Bernard Shaw
About me: I am a CSUCI Psych graduate. Attending CSUCI was a blast! That’s why I am back again! I am currently looking into graduate programs but this summer I am looking forward to meeting all the new incoming students during Orientation. GO ORANGE TEAM! Most of my life I grew up in Sacramento, California and then moved to the OC with the parents. After high school and junior college I started looking for a place to finish my BA Degree. CSUCI was my number one choice! What better place to attend for both my education and co-curricular involvement as a student. There are many opportunities here at CSUCI and I would encourage you to check them out. Don’t let your college years pass you up!
Advice to incoming students: Get involved on campus; it will make your educational experience 14 times better!
Age: 21
Hometown: Camarillo, California
Major: Psychology, Political Science minor
Favorite quote: “To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has achieved, but at what he aspires to do.” – Kahlil Gibran: Lebanese artist & poet in US (1883-1931)
About me: Welcome to CSUCI! I am so glad you have chosen to be a dolphin! The last four years at CSUCI have been such an amazing experience. As a student I made sure to get involved with Student Government as a Senator, followed by becoming the 2005-2006 Student Body President, Chair of Associated Students Inc. and a member of Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society. I also had the amazing experience of advocating the student perspective statewide through the California State Student Association board of directors and as the Chair of the 2006 California Higher Education Student Summit in Sacramento. Last fall I was a congressional intern in Washington D.C. through the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy. Channel Islands opened the door to so many opportunities for me, as it will for you. Congratulations on your acceptance into CSUCI! Can’t wait to meet you in July!
Advice to incoming students: Take advantage of every opportunity CSUCI offers.
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