Meet Your Orientation Leaders!
Orientation Leaders (OLs) will serve as your guides to Brandeis! You will receive an email from your assigned OLs prior to your arrival, but you are welcome to reach out to any of the OLs with questions.
When you arrive on-campus, you will join your Orientation group (your OLs and some of your peers) for portions of the Orientation program.
Don't hesitate to ask the OLs questions you have about Brandeis!
August 2026 Orientation Leader Team
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Psychology
Hometown: New York
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: How to utilize the shuttle and that there are so many resources here.
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Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Health: Science, Society & Policy (HSSP); Biology
Hometown: New York
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The student showcases! They are always well put together and entertaining.
Pronouns: they/them
Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Creative Writing; Politics; English
Hometown: Buckeye, Arizona
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: All of the different people and communities on campus. Everyone is so welcoming. I have attended meetings for many clubs and I have always been welcomed with open arms. Everyone is just so happy to see you.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Computer Science; Business; Studio Art
Hometown: New York
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The freedom to create your own career path. The school offers a lot of different majors, minors, and interdisciplinary programs to explore your interests and get an education that will shape your career in the best way possible.
Pronouns: he/him
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Theater Arts; Film, Television & Interactive Media; Creative Writing; Journalism; Hispanic Studies
Hometown: Santa Fe, NM
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Jump into the clubs, because that's how you find people that share your interests fastest!
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: African & African American Studies (AAAS); Sociology; History; Pre-law
Hometown: New York, NY
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: I wish I knew not to stress too much on making friends because it the most natural thing ever.
Pronouns: he/him
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology; Neuroscience
Hometown: Boston, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: I wish I knew that everyone was in the same boat as me, so it was okay not to have everything figured out right away.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology; Psychology
Hometown: Boston, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: There’s so many opportunities here! try everything! i started gymnastics for the first time and have gotten to compete!
Pronouns: they/them
Class of 2027
Majors/Minors: Neuroscience
Hometown: Lyme, NH
Something I wish I knew before I started my Brandeis journey: Go to as many events as you can. Not only will these events help you meet people, but it is a well-deserved break from schoolwork.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Computer Science
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: There are countless clubs and organizations that anyone can take part in.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Biology; Health: Science, Society & Policy
Hometown: China
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: There are so many resources available for academic support and help, and I wish I had taken advantage of them earlier.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Politics
Hometown: Queens, NY & India
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The community and how friendly everyone is. Especially how supportive the advisors and professors are!
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Business Administration; Psychology
Hometown: New York
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: My favorite thing about Brandeis how inclusive the campus community is.
Pronouns: he/they
Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: History; Economics; History of Ideas
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Try to take advantage of everything the Brandeis experience has to offer to its fullest. Talk to your professors, go to events that seem interesting to you, make lots of connections, and try to enjoy!
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Human-Computer Interaction; Anthropology; Creativity, the Arts and Social Transformation (CAST); Legal Studies
Hometown: Philippines
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: I can create anything I want and Brandeis has grants that support my projects!
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Something i wish i knew when i stated my Brandeis journey is that college is what you make out of it. Get involved and put yourself out there. Anyone can make a change and grow.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Psychology; Business; Legal Studies; Health: Science, Society & Policy (HSSP)
Hometown: Acton, MA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The welcoming community.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Biology; Chemistry
Hometown: Auburn, ME
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: I wish I realized the importance of participating in campus clubs and events and its major influence on building community
Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Education; English; Near Eastern & Judaic Studies (NEJS); Creativity, the Arts & Social Transformation (CAST)
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: You don't need to know everything, you're always learning new things.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology; Spanish
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: My favorite thing about Brandeis is definitely the balance between academics and campus life. There are so many ways to get involved, from cheering on the Judges at basketball games to joining clubs that match your specific interests, which makes it easy to find your group and feel at home.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology; Psychology; Legal Studies
Hometown: Brookline, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: You don’t have to have everything figured out right away. It’s okay to try new things, change directions, and take time to find your place. Some of the best experiences come from stepping outside your comfort zone and saying yes to opportunities you didn’t expect.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Psychology; International & Global Studies (IGS); Education
Hometown: Everett, MA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The opportunities available and the support we receive to achieve our goals.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Biology; Biochemistry
Hometown: Westford, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: You don’t need to figure everything out right away!
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Education; Psychology
Hometown: Somerville, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: How welcoming all the clubs are! Going alone can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. It's so worth it.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology; Biochemistry; Russian Studies
Hometown: Sherborn, MA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: My favorite thing about Brandeis is the incredible community of students that have come together to make this such a welcoming place.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Psychology
Hometown: NY
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: How much fun I would have and all the people I was going to meet!
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Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Biology; Environmental Studies (ENVS)
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: I wish I knew how to manage my time better. College is full of so many amazing things to do and see, but there are only so many hours in a day. Having a plan to balance school, work, sleep, friends, hobbies, and extracurriculars is the only way to make sure you don't accidentally neglect one of those things. My calendar lets me prioritize the things that are actually important to my values and goals, but everyone will have a different system.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Biology
Hometown: Westchester, NY
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: The professors are happy to help so you should not hesitate to reach out for any reason!
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Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Theatre; Environmental Studies (ENVS); Music; Legal Studies
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Everyone is welcoming and always excited to meet new people and make new friends!
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Business; Journalism
Hometown: Springfield, MA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The Intercultural Center and the Department of Student Engagement events!
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Business Administration; English
Hometown: Redmond, WA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: My friends that I've made.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Economics; Politics; Latin American, Caribbean & Latinx Studies (LACLS)
Hometown: Oregon & Mexico
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey is that finding your people takes time, and that’s okay. The spaces that end up meaning the most often come from stepping slightly outside your comfort zone and saying yes to new experiences.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Environmental Studies; English
Hometown: Milford, CT
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Good things will come. throughout your time at Brandeis, not all in the beginning.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Business; Health: Science, Society & Politics (HSSP); Finance; Legal Studies
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
My favorite thing about Brandeis: Brandeis has shown me what possibilities and opportunities are out there. It has equipped me with the skills to take advantage of those opportunities.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Biology
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: My favorite thing about Brandeis is the people and the small moments—whether it’s late-night talks, club meetings, culture shows, and the events around campus, it always feels like home.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Psychology; Creative Writing
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: How many different organizations you can volunteer with.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Anthropology
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Something I wish I knew before coming to Brandeis is how different it was from where I'm from. Everyone told me it would be but I guess I never realized how different it actually is. It's such a big adjustment period that everyone talks about but you're never really prepared for it.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology; Neuroscience; Journalism
Hometown: Belmont, MA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: The professors and your academic support system! Everyone here truly wants to see you succeed and having such a large group of people who have your back makes you feel so supported and ready for anything.
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Economics; Politics; East Asian Studies
Hometown: Lower Merion, PA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: It is okay if your first year doesn't go exactly as planned. College is different, and it takes time to get used to the vibe.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Politics, Near Eastern Jewish Studies (NEJS), Education & Sociology
Hometown: Norwalk, CT
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: There are resources available to all students. But it's up to those students to take the leap of admitting they need help, and understand there is no pride lost in truth.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Neuroscience; Biology; Creative Writing
Hometown: Waltham, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: You don’t have to have everything figured out right away. It’s okay to explore different interests, change your mind, and take your time finding what feels right for you. There is a lot of support here to help you along the way.
Pronouns: he/him
Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Psychology; Business
Hometown: Boston, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: There are resources available to all students. But it's up to those students to take the leap of admitting they need help, and understand there is no pride lost in truth.
Pronouns: they/them
Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: History; English; East Asian Studies
Hometown: Turner Falls, MA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: My academic plans would change and that's completely okay.
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Business; Politics; Legal Studies
Hometown: Nashua, NH
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: You will make friends. Really good friends. Give it time and don’t rush it.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Psychology; Philosophy
Hometown: Claremont, CA
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: To always try and attend events, even if it doesn’t seem like your cup of tea.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Undecided
Hometown: Yukon, OK
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: When I first started at Brandeis, I was worried about how different it would be from home (Oklahoma). The idea of using public transportation scared me as it was new and different to me, and I was terrified for my first winter. As the year has progressed, and I have come out on the other side of winter and have conquered public transportation, I have realized that it’s important to take it one step at a time. I don’t know what I don’t know, but I am more than capable of learning. It took patience from me and support from my friends, but every new experience is a chance to learn and grow. It’s not going to be perfect, but eventually the cold becomes bearable, and you opt for public transportation over Uber. If I can do it, anyone can! You just have to take it one day at a time.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Undecided
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: How much everyone cares. You’ll find that most students, professors and staff are always willing to go the extra step to give you a hand, return a smile, and do what they can to help you personally and academically.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology
Hometown: Barrington, RI
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: I wish I knew that professors want to help you. Going to Office Hours, sending an email, or even just talking to them after class is so important to building relationships.
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Class Year: 2027
Areas of Study: Psychology
Hometown: White Plains, NY
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: How important the school-life balance is.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study: Biology; Psychology; Studio Art
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Something I wish I knew when I started my Brandeis journey: Something I wish I had known when I started my Brandeis journey is to give myself the space to grow and not be afraid to put myself out there.
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Class Year: 2028
Areas of Study Psychology; Anthropology
Hometown: Brattleboro, VT
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: All the daffodils that bloom in the spring!
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: Biology or Neuroscience; Studio Art
Hometown: Beijing, China
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: Campus Groups! I can check all events live.
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Class Year: 2029
Areas of Study: International & Global Studies (IGS)
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
My favorite thing about Brandeis is: I love the people of Brandeis. It's amazing that people have such passion for things that are brilliant, quirky, and whimsical with no judgement for it. My friends and I are able to go to cafes together on the weekend to lock in and entertain whimsical adventures playing hide and seek at IKEA and I love that duality in Brandeisians. We know how to work hard and play hard.