Orientation Leader Team | New Student Orientation and Family Programs

Student Orientation Coordinators

Alize Juarez

Name: Alize Juarez

Pronouns: She/her

Hometown: Victorville, CA

Major: Child Development

CSUSB Involvement: NSOFP Student Assistant, Orientation Leader, Child Development Club

What makes CSUSB unique/special? I feel that the students here make CSUSB special. We have such a diverse group of students in our Orientation team, classes, and in our community. From different cultural backgrounds to being a first- generation student, CSUSB has many different resources to help support your educational journey.

What is one piece of advice you would give to a new student? Surround yourself with people who will help you bloom. People who will encourage you, study with you, and make you laugh.

Describe Orientation in 5 words. Informative, engaging, welcoming, inclusive, resourceful

Sam Rheuark

Name: Sam Rheuark

Pronouns: He/him, They/them

Hometown: San Dimas, CA

Major: Psychology

CSUSB Involvement: Players of the Pear Garden secretary, work in the Theatre department Costume Shop, and Orientation!

What makes CSUSB unique/special? think that CSUSB’s community is so supportive and accepting. Everyone is kind and welcoming and it makes it feel like an environment to thrive in.

What is one piece of advice you would give to a new student? Do everything and don't be shy. People will welcome you and go to every resource you can.

Describe Orientation in 5 words. Fun, exciting, nerve-racking, supportive and engaging

Seth Whiting

Name: Seth Whiting

Pronouns: He/him

Hometown: Victorville, CA

Major: Biology

CSUSB Involvement: Student Orientation Coordinator, Orientation Leader, American Medical Student Association, the Honors College, Science Success Center, Four-Year Pledge Program. President of Lambda Sigma Biology Club, Vice President of University Honors Club.

What makes CSUSB unique/special? What makes CSUSB unique/special is that the university provides many resources, academic or non-academic. It is also special because CSUSB has a variety of different communities and/or cultures.

What is one piece of advice you would give to a new student? One piece of advice I’d give to a first-year or new transfer student is: if you ever feel out of place or like an imposter, get involved in as many activities as you can, it really helps you find your community.

Describe Orientation in 5 words. Welcoming, informative, engaging, supportive, fun