New Student Orientation Staff

Major: Psychology & Political Science

Favorite TV Show: West Wing

Favorite Class: Psychology with Dr. Spatta

“My biggest piece of advice for a new student is to make a schedule and stick to it, while building in time for yourself.”

Major: Political Science & History

Favorite TV Show: That 70’s Show

Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan

“My favorite things about PC are the small class sizes, individualized teaching styles, community based environment, and the people!”

Major: Biology

Favorite TV Show: Succession

Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids

“The best advice for new students is to get involved as soon as possible!”

Major: Psychology

Favorite Food: Chicken Wings

Favorite Class: Psychopathology with Dr. Brandel

“I have fallen in love with the family environment at PC. I have made so many lifelong friendships through my classmates, sorority sisters, and coworkers!”

Major: Biology & Psychology

Favorite TV Show: Love is Blind

Favorite Music Genre: Harry Styles *it’s a genre*

“My biggest piece of advice for Freshman is to keep pushing through the hard times, especially midterms & finals! Feel comfortable reaching out to professors if you need help!”

Major: Psychology

Favorite Food: Tacos

Favorite Music Genre: Folk/Country

“My favorite thing about PC are the people! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming; you feel at home instantly! I recommend all new students to get involved! It sounds
cliche, but so true! PC is an incredible community and all you have to do is jump in!”

Major: English & History

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Class: Harry Potter Lit with Dr. Thompson

“My favorite thing about PC is the community. PC is a community that cares, supports you, and grows you. I am grateful to be a part of a community
that has transformed me.”

Major: Biology

Favorite TV Show: Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Favorite Music Genre: Pop

“My biggest piece of advice for new students is to make as many connections as you can during
Welcome Week and always reach out to your professors (even when you are doing well in class)!”

Major: English

Favorite Food: Shrimp & Grits

Favorite Class: American Lit with Dr. Barr

“My favorite thing about PC is being able to really connect with professors and classmates!”

Major: Political Science & Pre-Law

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Music Genre: Hard Rock

“My favorite thing about PC is the pond…and how easy it is to create connections with professors!”

Major: Biology

Favorite Class: Lifespan Development with Dr. Spatta

Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese

“As a transfer student, I was very relieved to find that everyone here is extremely welcoming and excited to meet new people! You made it here for a reason, so when you start to doubt yourself, remember that you are capable of success at PC.”

Major: Psychology & History

Favorite Food: Sesame Chicken

Favorite Candy: Sour Gummy Worms

“My biggest piece of advice for freshmen is to keep pushing through the hard times, especially midterms & finals! Feel comfortable reaching out to professors if you need help!”

Major: Political Science & English

Favorite Professor: Dr. Bailey

Favorite Music Genre: How to Get Away with Murder

“My biggest piece of advice for first year students is to lean into the awkwardness and meet as many people as you can!”

Major: Psychology & History

Favorite Food: Ribs

Favorite Music Genre: Taylor Swift *It’s a genre*

“My biggest piece of advice is to learn how to manage your time. It is very different from high school, so it is important that you learn how to spend your time.”

Major: Psychology

Favorite Class: Psychopathology with Dr. Brandel

Favorite TV Show: Friends

“My biggest piece of advice for freshmen is to get to know as many people on campus as possible, get involved, and talk to your professors. These relationships will help so much in the future!”

Major: Biochemistry

Favorite Professor: Dr. Gordon

Favorite Food: Bacon

“My favorite thing about PC is the connections and lifelong friendships I have made through my fraternity.”

Major: English

Favorite Food: Potatoes

Favorite Class: Austenmania with Dr Simpson

“My favorite thing about PC is the community. I have always felt at home and welcome here. The best advice I can give you is to get involved! There are so many clubs and activities where you can meet new people.”

Major: Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy

Favorite Professor: Dr. Gordon

Favorite Food: Ribeye

“My biggest piece of advice is to get involved! Your experience here will be what you make it!”

Major: Political Science

Favorite Music Genre: Country

Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds

“My favorite things about PC are the people, the professors, and the community the school has given me.”

Major: Biology

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Class: Biology 1001

“If I have one piece of advice for freshmen, it is to put yourself out there and try to meet new people even if you are scared.”

Major: Physics

Favorite Class: Modern World with Dr. Nelson

Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Watermelon

“The best advice I could give new students is to find at least one person in each class to become friends with! They can help you study, give you notes if you miss a class, and make the class more fun!”

Major: Chemistry

Favorite Music Genre: Pop

Favorite Food: Tacos

“My biggest piece of advice for freshmen is to be open to change. College is a new experience and completely different from high school. Come in with an open mind and get involved!”