Orientation Programs
For students joining us in Spring 2023, we look forward to meeting you on January 15!
Check out the in-person Midyear Orientation schedule. Don't forget to complete your Virtual Orientation by January 11!
Your Orientation Core Committee has been working hard to prepare for your arrival. Your OL's (Orientation Leaders) are also an amazing resource for you as you transition into your new community.
You can meet the Orientation Leaders (OL's) and Support Team below.
Meet Your Orientation Leaders (OL's)!
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Class Year: 2024
Major: Education Studies; Minors: Legal Studies and Theater Arts
Hometown: Belmont, MA
I am a Midyear!
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Class Year: 2023
Major: Biology (pre genetic counseling): Minor: History of Ideas
Hometown: Wynnewood, PA
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Class Year: 2024
Major: Psychology; Minors: HSSP & Economics
Hometown: Marlborough, MA
I am a Midyear!
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Class Year: 2024
Major: Anthropology; Minor: CAST
Hometown: New Hope, PA
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Class Year: 2023
Majors: Film and German; Minor: Studio Art
Hometown: Groveland, MA
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Class Year: 2023
Majors: Psychology and Politics; Minor in Creative Writing
Hometown: Houston, TX
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Class Year: 2024
Majors: Anthropology, Economics & Film, Television and Interactive Media Studies
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
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Class Year: 2023
Major: American Studies; Minors: Journalism & Anthropology
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
I am a Midyear!
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Class Year: 2024
Major: Chemistry; Minor: Architectural Studies
Hometown: Brookline, MA & Korea
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Class Year: 2023
Major: Sociology; Minors: Education Studies & Business
Hometown: NYC
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Class Year: 2024
Majors: ENVS & Studio Art
Hometown: Needham, MA
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Class Year: 2025
Majors: Politics, History & American Studies; Minors: Legal Studies, History of Ideas & Social Justice/Social Policy
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
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Class Year: 2025
Major: Sociology; Minors: Legal Studies & Film
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
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Class Year: 2024
Major: Psychology; Minors: HSSP & Economics
Hometown: Marlborough, MA
I am a Midyear!
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Class Year: 2025
Major: Biology
Hometown: China
I am a Midyear!
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Class Year: 2024
Majors: Neuroscience & Biology; Minors: Music & Psychology
Hometown: Brookline, MA
Meet the Orientation Support Team
Zac (he/him) is a current first year student and a member of your class! He and Esther will be working with some of the behind-the-scenes responsibilities related to Orientation as well as having the opportunity to meet all of you.
Intended Major/Minor: NEJS major with minors in Hebrew & Politics
Hometown: Boston, MA
Advice for incoming students: Be YOU! Brandeis is a team sport and we can’t wait to have you on our team!
Esther (she/her) is also a current first year student and a member of your class! She and Zac will be helping with some of the behind-the-scenes responsibilities as well as having a chance to get to know all of you.
Intended Major/Minor: Majors in Psychology and Education Studios with a Minor in Teacher Education.
Hometowns/Countries: Atlanta, GA, Kenya & India
Advice for incoming students: Don't be discouraged if you don't click with everyone right away. Each person is finding their place and you will too.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Brandeis community!