First Year Experience (FYE)
In addition to being responsible for the creation, planning, and implementation of New Student Orientation in August and January, the Department of Orientation and First Year Experience (FYE) at Brandeis collaborates with campus partners to provide a robust calendar of programming for new students throughout their first year and serves as a resource for all new students.
The department hires First Year Ambassadors and Midyear Ambassadors (sophomores-seniors) who serve as peer mentors for students. These students assist with the planning of events and opportunities for new students throughout their first year and hold office hours each week.
Meet the First Year Ambassadors
Spring 2024 Office Hours:
Mondays 2:30pm-3:30pm & Tuesdays 12:45pm-1:45pm
Location: Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Room 328 - Department of Orientation and First Year Experience
Pronouns: she/her
Class of 2026
Majors/Minors: HSSP (Health, Science, Society and Policy) and Anthropology
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: That there is something for everyone. No matter what you're interested in, you will at least be able to find one thing that you can join and be passionate about. Some of the best friends I've made have come from things that I joined randomly.
Spring 2024 Office Hours:
Tuesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm & Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Room 328 - Department of Orientation and First Year Experience
Pronouns: she/her
Class of 2026
Majors/Minors: Psychology & HSSP (Health: Science, Society and Policy)
Hometown: New York, NY
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: It's okay to not have everything figured out! Do things at your own pace. It takes time to adjust to the college environment, classes, new responsibilities, and new people so be patient with yourself and try your best.
Spring 2024 Office Hours:
Mondays 10:00am-11:00am & Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Room 328 - Department of Orientation and First Year Experience
Pronouns: he/him
Class of 2025
Majors/Minors: History, Politics and American Studies major; HOID (History of Ideas), SJSP (Social Justice and Social Policy) and Religious Studies minor
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The people! The community at Brandeis is something I never could have expected, and it's just unreal how amazing everyone is.
Spring 2024 Office Hours:
Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm & Fridays 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Room 328 - Department of Orientation and First Year Experience
Pronouns: he/him
Class of 2026
Majors/Minors: Economics & Business, Legal Studies minor
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: Its diverse and inclusive student body; Brandeis students and faculty never make me feel out of place!