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Upperclass Counselor Program

Upperclass Counselors (UCCs) are sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are a vital part of the Orientation experience. Each new student is paired with both a faculty advisor and an upperclass counselor. The primary function of the UCC is to assist faculty advisors and new students by providing first-year students with experience and perspective regarding the advising process, a continuing responsibility throughout the year. The UCC is also expected to serve as a strong leader and positive representative of the College during Orientation, assisting with programs as needed and actively contributing to the Orientation and welcome process.

UCCs are matched with students based on academic and/or personal interests, including information provided on the Personal Data Form section of your New Student Forms. You will receive your UCC match in late July

More info about the UCC program and an application for 2013 can be found by clicking here.

Name

 Daniella Acker, 2015

Hometown

 Goldens Bridge, NY

Major/Minor

 Political Science/ Women and Gender Studies

Other Activities

 PEAS (people endorsing agrarian sustainability), Crozier, Wiggin Street Volunteer, Wiggin Street Garden, FLES (foreign languages in elementary schools), housing and dining committee, piano

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Kung pao tofu and ginger soy dressing!

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take a class out of your comfort zon
  2. Try out new activities
  3. Take a bike ride/run/walk on the gap trail with a friend!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 I think my favorite memory was that first feeling of independence and the excitement of meeting new people. I also actually liked picking my classes because for the first time, I could really choose anything that I wanted to study.

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Name
 Elena Anatchkova, 2015
Hometown Sofia,  Bulgaria
Major/Minor Studio Art/ Music, IPHS
Other Activities International Students at Kenyon, Fencing Club, Community Choir
Favorite Orientation Memory The rehearsals for the First Year Sing, where I realized how music and singing can bond people who hardly know each other.
Top 3 Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to four concerts on a single Friday/Saturday night
  2. Take two hours to eat dinner with friends
  3. Observe the night sky from the BFEC.
Where is your favorite place to study on Campus? The bookstore.

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Name

 Patricia "Patty" Arehart, 2013

Hometown

 New Albany,  OH

Major/Minor

 Political Science

Other Activities
Equestrian Team, Wiggins Street Elementary School volunteer

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Get lost driving around Knox county with your friends. There are a lot of fun and odd things to do and see around here.  
  2. Slip and fall on Middlepath when it snows. It's embarrassing but you'll laugh and so will your friends and that makes the winter better for everyone.
  3. Watch the sunset at Sunset Point. This is all the more enjoyable after you know what it's like to watch the sun rise from Gund Commons while finishing a paper.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

You don't leave college the same person you came in so don't be afraid to let your goals change accordingly.

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 The local yogurt

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Name

 Margaret "Meg" Armstrong, 2014

Hometown

 McLean, VA

Major/Minor

 Psychology/ History

Other Activities
Member of the Women's Varisty lacrosse team, Archons, study tables tutor

Favorite Place to Study

 New Side Peirce!

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Attend as many Kenyon athletic games as possible
  2. Don't just work in the library, try out many different places
  3. Make use of the Gap Trail!

Words of wisdom

 Ask your professor for help, that is what they are here for.

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Name

 Maya Artis, 2013

Hometown

 Plainfield,  NJ

Major/Minor

 Music/History

Other Activities

 Chamber Singers, Italian AT
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to an acappella concert! They are always a blast.
  2. Try and see at least one sports game, even if you aren't really an athlete yourself. If you have friends who are athlete's, they really appreciate the school spirit.
  3. While the weather is nice, grab some bookstore ice-cream and then take a walk around campus with some friends.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 My favorite orientation memory is the big cook-out dinner on ransom lawn. I remember sitting down on the steps up to Ascension Hall next to a girl who seemed really nice. We bonded over that fact that we both had Sprint and the same phone. We instantly hit it off, and now we are best friends!

Words of wisdom

 Try a class in a subject that you wouldn't normally take, it can be scary, but the end result is amazing. There are so many fantastic courses at Kenyon, all taught my amazing professors. Four years is a long time, but it also goes by so fast and you don't want to graduate having regrets about the courses you "could have" or "should have" taken.

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Name

 Josh Auerbach, 2013

Hometown

 Sharon,  MA

Major/Minor

 Economics

Other Activities

 Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Volunteer at Wiggin Street Elementary School, Volunteer at Knox County Learning Center, Ultimate Frisbee Team

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Have dinner on the "old side" dining area of Peirce Hall
  2. Bike the Kokosing Gap Trail
  3. Get a buffalo chicken wrap from Middle Ground Cafe

Favorite Place to Study

 The third floor in Ascension Hall is the place I like to go when I have a lot of studying to do. The large room on this floor is usually quiet, has great views, and includes several comfortable couches.

Words of Wisdom

 The best advice I've received is to take advantage of the many opportunities that Kenyon offers since the four years here go by very quickly.

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Name

 Samuel Barickman, 2013

Hometown

 Redding, CT

Major/Minor

 French Area Studies and Drama

Other Activities

 President of Kenyon College Dance and Drama Club

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Walk/run on the Gap Trail
  3. Play on the Train by the KAC

Favorite Place to Study

 Bolton Green Room, or that table between Caples and Watson

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 "Go study abroad."

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Name

 Caitlin Barker, 2013

Hometown

 Seattle,  WA

Major/Minor
Political Science/History

Other Activities

 Writing Center

Words of Wisdom

 Read for fun.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore as much of the BFEC as you can
  2. Go for a midnight swim in the Kokosing
  3. Try the life-changing brownies at Middle Ground

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Freshman Sing

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Name

 Alexander Beckwith, 2014

Hometown

 Midland, MI

Major/Minor

 Mathematics/ Integrated Program in the Humane Studies

Other Activities

 Swimming

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Breakfast Pizza

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to a swim meet!
  2. Have dinner at a professor's house!
  3. Take IPHS 113Y-114Y!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 The best part about Orientation for me was the freshmen cookout. I really enjoyed listening to Professor Shutt tell ghost stories. My friends and I wanted to go looking for ghosts afterwards, and apparently a lot of people thought there was supposed to be a ghost tour. When we left for our ghost hunt, we had more than 50 people following us to the graveyard, and when we got there, we had to provide the ghost tour they were expecting ourselves.

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Name

 Kiersten Bell, 2013

Hometown

 Mercersburg, PA

Major/Minor

 Molecular Biology/ Anthropology

Other Activities

 Varsity Swimming; Wiggin Street Volunteer; Wiggin Street Garden Club

Top Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore the KAC
  2. Go on a hike at the BFEC
  3. Eat Tomato - Tortellini from the Market

Words of Wisdom		 Don't try to do everything all at once. Do a little bit each day, week, month, year and you will get the most out of your Kenyon experience.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Convocation

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Name Sarah Bence, 2015
Hometown Okemos,  MI
Major/Minor Drama and English/ Creative Writing
Other Activities Theater, Orchestra, Flute Choir, Kenyon Review, Kenyon College Radio, yoga, Desk Attendant at the KAC.
Favorite Orientation Memory Finding out that the Kitty coloring books my friend sent me off to college with were actually useful-- There were 20 people lying on my floor coloring cats and becoming friends the first night of orientation.
Words of Wisdom The sooner you learn how to self-motivate, the better.
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to Friday Cafe at the Parish House!
  2. Walk to the north campus graveyard at night and stargaze
  3. See a theater production

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Name

 Amy Berkin, 2013

Hometown

 Glencoe, IL

Major/Minor

 Biology

Other Activities

 Wiggin Street Volunteer, BFEC tour leader

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore the BFEC
  2. Play squash or racquetball at the KAC
  3. Go to Friday Cafe

Words of Wisdom

 Don't be afraid to take risks or go out on a limb for something--you'll be surprised how eager people are to help you get to where yo want to go.

Favorite Orientation Event

 Real World Gambier

 

 

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Name Claire Brautigam, 2015
Hometown Meadville, PA
Major/Minor (Probably) German and English
Other Activities Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Land Lords, Outdoors Club, Wiggin Street volunteer, Winter Sanctuary volunteer
Favorite Orientation Memory Taking a late-night hike to the BFEC and discovering the perfect star-gazing bench with new friends.
Words of Wisdom If you're nervous about trying something new, try it anyway- you'll be surprised by the amazing people you'll meet and the experiences you'll have.
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take a class in a subject you've never explored before
  2. Hike the Observatory Trail
  3. Experience Middle Ground milkshakes.

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Name

 Lelia "Lily" Bullitt, 2013

Hometown

 Brookline, MA

Major/Minor

 International Studies/ History

Other Activities

 WKCO, marine monkey hunting

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Mud sliding on Gund lawn

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore the BFEC
  2. Eat bookstore ice-cream
  3. See a Kenyon band play at the Horn Gallery

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Ginger Soy salad dressing, fresh cookies

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Name

 Kiera Busching, 2013

Hometown

 Gambier, OH

Major/Minor

 Classics/ Anthropology

Other Activities
I'm president of Eta Sigma Phi (honor society) and long-time volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. I work in Admissions as a tour guide and Admissions Fellow.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to dinner at a professors' house (They usually have all sorts of unique nicknacks and stories behind them)
  2. Go for a swim in the Kokosing
  3. Take a bike ride around Knox County on a sunny fall day

Words of Wisdom

 Be open to new experiences; take a strange class or hang out with people outside usual circle of friends. You never know what great things are just waiting to be found.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 I liked the academic fair. It gave me a chance to sample all the different departments and learn about subjects I'd never considered before. It was the first time that it really clicked that I was IN COLLEGE and could take whatever classes I wanted.

 

 

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Name

 Abigail "Abby" Cheney, 2014

Hometown

 Baltimore, MD

Major/Minor

 Studio Art

Other Activities

 Cross Country/Track, Student Life Committee

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Black bean chili with cornbread

Three Thing Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Meet as many people as you can.
  2. Find a favorite spot to sit outside and read.
  3. Explore the campus at night.

Words of Wisdom

 Enjoy your time here, because it goes by so quickly.

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Name

 Ann "Annie" Colomer, 2013

Hometown

 Cuba City, WI

Major/Minor

Classics (Latin & Greek) / Art History

Other Activities

 Wiggin St. Volunteer, Eta Sigma Phi (Classics Honor Society)

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Potstickers and fried rice

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Freshman Sing
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Take a nap in Nu Pi Kappa
  3. Stargaze at the BFEC

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Name

 Alessandra "Ally" Compatore, 2013

Hometown

 Seattle, WA

Major/Minor

 Psychology and Sociology

Other Activities

 Dance Ensemble, Campus Senate, Wiggin Street Elementary School Volunteer

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Walk on the Gap Trail while it's snowing
  2. Eat at Friday Cafe
  3. See a student band perform at the VI

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?
If you find something you like- whether its a teacher, an academic department, an extracurricular activity- keep doing it! If it doesn't fit with "The Plan" you started out with, maybe it's time to reconsider that plan. And go to office hours. Just do it.

What is your favorite Orientation Memory?

 Spontaneous late-night mud sliding on Mather lawn

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Name

 Colleen Damerell, 2013

Hometown
Rochester,  NY

Major/Minor

 English/ Mathematics, Integrated Program in Humane Studies

Other Activities
Crozier Center for Women, The Kenyon Review, WKCO 91.9 FM, Writing Center, English Student Advisory Board

Favorite Orientation Memory
Meeting my awesome UCC, obviously!

Words of wisdom
Do your best. Don't freak yourself out. Keep some perspective. All-nighters aren't worth it. If you need help, just ask.

Favorite Place to Study

 Upper Dempsey (aka "light side" in Peirce) between mealtimes is fairly quiet, sunny, and close to the soft serve machine! I also love the small lounge in Sunset Cottage. On a nice warm day, I head for the Crozier porch.

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Name

Ellie Dawson, 2015

Hometown

 Dallas, TX

Major/Minor

 English, Anthropology

Other Activities

 Persimmons, Hika, Knox County Symphony, Not For Sale, Circle K
Words of Wisdom Take a class that looks interesting in an area you know nothing about

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore the BFEC
  2. Study in top-floor Ascension
  3. Eat a brownie from Middle Ground

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Pesto pasta

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Name

 Kelsey DeLaney, 2013

Hometown

 Chatham,  NJ

Major/Minor

 Film and French Area Studies

Other Activities

 Kenyon Filmmakers, Senior Class Council, UCC

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Bike the entire Gap Trail
  2. Join at least 1 club
  3. Take the 3rd floor study room in the library during finals with all your friends

Words of wisdom

 Take classes in things that you never thought you would be interested in.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Sitting in my freshman hallway getting to know all my friends!

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Name

 James Dennin, 2013

Hometown

 New York,  NY

Major/Minor

 English and Political Science

Other Activities
Alpha Delta Phi, Kenyon Writing Center, Admissions Tour Guide

Favorite Place to Study

 It depends on the gravity of the assignment. I like to read in Ascension, or on one of the many lawns when it's nice; but big papers require some library-action.

Words of Wisdom

 Treat college work like a 9-5 job. If you get ahead and have productive day-times, your reading will miraculously complete itself and your sleep schedule will thank you.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 The Freshman Sing. Duh.

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Name

 Raleigh Dierlam, 2013

Hometown

 Great Meadows, NJ

Major/Minor

 Political Science/ Environmental Studies

Other Activities

 Varsity Women's Lacrosse, AGORA (political science debate/discussion group)



Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Participate in a sport (varsity or club) or audition for a play/singing group. Something to get involved outside of academics.
  2. Take a class that seems to be the opposite of your academic interests. You never know what may surprise you!
  3. Attend a lectureship from an acclaimed scholar. You'll never have the opportunity to do these kinds of things again after college.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First Year Sing

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Amish Doughnuts!

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Name

 Devon Donohue, 2014

Hometown

 Vienna, VA

Major/Minor

 Music/ Chemistry

Other Activities

 Knox County Symphony Orchestra, String Ensemble, Wiggins St Volunteer, Quiz Bowl, Equine Assisted Therapy

What is your favorite Orientation Memory?

 My favorite memory was definitely the bonfire. There's nothing better than s'mores, right? Plus there's the amazing ghost stories as told by maintenance. I actually met some of my closest friends that night!
Where is your favorite place to study on Campus? My favorite place to study is probably at the tables in Storer. No need for an iPod when the music ensembles are practicing overhead.

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 The breakfast hash brown triangles. Whenever they have them it totally makes going to an 8:10 ok.

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Name

 Dan Druffel, 2014

Hometown

 Cincinnati,  OH

Major/Minor

 Chemistry

Other Activities

 Ultimate Frisbee, Community Choir

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Immerse themselves in studies
  2. Find a good group of friends
  3. Play Ultimate Frisbee

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Tubing down the Kokosing

Words of Wisdom

 A critical part of the liberal arts education is having the time to consciously absorb and consider different schools of thought.

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Name

 James Dunckley, 2013

Hometown

 Denville, NJ

Major/Minor

 Psychology

Other Activities
Member of Community Choir, Lab/Research Assistant in the Psychology/Neuroscience Department, and Stage Crew Participant for student directed theatre productions.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon

 1) Enroll in a class that seems interesting and challenging. You might just find you enjoy the material so much that you look at other options for your major. If you feel intimidated, you can always switch to pass/fail the first month of the semester.
2) Frequent professor's office hours, even if you think you understand the material presented during class. You'll may learn something new and even have a few laughs.
3) When unsure about anything, use the resources available to you, including your advisor, department chair, library staff, CA and UCC. You'll find that at Kenyon, just about everyone is willing to go out of their way in order to help you succeed.

Words of Wisdom

 Someone warned me not to procrastinate when planning and registering for the core courses for my major. She advised that there might be scheduling conflicts or that I might be "closed out" of classes. Although you have options when Also, it is possible that the professor who typically teaches a specific course might be "on leave" or otherwise unavailable for a semester/year. Therefore, plan and schedule your semesters while looking at the bigger picture which will bring you to graduation.

Favorite Kenyon Event

 Summer Sendoff-It is great way to relax and connect with friends and professors before we disperse for the summer.

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Name

 Catherine Dwyer, 2014

Hometown

 New York, NY

Major/Minor

 Political Science/Environmental Studies

Other Activities
Peeps, WKCO, the Horn Gallery

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

 The Science Quad has got some great lounges. The basement of Storer is surprisingly productive, too.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Eat an Amish doughnut
  2. Go swimming in the Kokosing
  3. Ride your bike on the Gap Trail

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Potstickers, Panko Fried Rice, chocolate cookies. Also the lo mein is occasionally spot on.

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Name
 Sarah Eisenlohr, 2015
Hometown
 Merion Station,  PA
Major/Minor
 Classics/English
Other Activities
 Eta Sigma Phi
Favorite Orientation Memory
 Chilling out on Ransom lawn, talking to my UCC and classmates.
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Take a nap in Nu Pi Kappa
  3. Get mac'n'cheese wedges from the Cove
Words of Wisdom
 Take things one at a time and get to know your professors.

 

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Name

 Maximilian "Max" Elder, 2013

Hometown

 Manchester, MA

Major/Minor

 Philosophy/Religious Studies

Other Activities
Craft Center Manager, Service Pre-Orientation Coordinator, WKCO Radio Host

Three Things that Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Make mistakes
  2. Explore the BFEC
  3. Take a class with Joel Richeimer

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First Year sing - it is one of the best traditions that Kenyon has.

Words of Wisdom

 The unexamined life is not worth living, but the over-examined life gets in the way of living.

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Name

 Zolzaya Erdenebileg, 2014

Hometown

 New Brunswick,  NJ

Major/Minor

 Economics, International Studies, Asian Studies Concentration

Other Activities

 Asia Society at Kenyon, The Kenyon Collegian, International Students at Kenyon

Three Things that a Kenyon Studen Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Win Peirce
  2. Picnic by the Kokosing
  3. Bike down to the KAC

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Local yogurt

Favorite Place to Study

 Second Floor Olin - computers in the back, Gund Commons

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Name

 Sara Feola, 2013

Hometown

  Rockville,  MD

Major/Minor

 Anthropology

Other Activities

 Theta Delta Phi, Peep O'Kenyon, WKCO DJ, Tour Guide, and PEAS

Words of Wisdom

 Don't be afraid to try new things! Make sure to step out of your comfort zone as much as possible

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Getting to know my CA and my other hallmates

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Hike at the BFEC
  2. Watch the sunset at Sunset Point 
  3. Spend a day hanging out on South Quad

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Name

 Clara Fischman, 2013

Hometown

 New York, NY

Major/Minor

 Biochemistry

Other Activities

 Women's Varsity Soccer

Words of wisdom

 Enjoy your time here because it goes by quickly!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 The camp fire.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Jump off the high dive in the KAC pool
  2. Have dinner at a professor's house
  3. Go to the Kokosing.

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Name

 Jameyanne Fuller, 2014

Hometown

 Concord,  NH

Major/Minor

 English/Italian and Creative Writing

Other Activities

 Symphonic Wind Ensemble; Community Choir (joining 2012-2013 academic year); Kenyon Review Associates Program; informal writing group

Words of wisdom

 Talk to your professors. They are there to help, and they'll be happier if you ask for help than if you struggle with the material.

Favorite Food at Peirce

 I like the couscous and the breadsticks

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First Year Sing

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Name

 Leah Fulton, 2013

Hometown

 Richfield,  OH

Major/Minor

 Neuroscience, Psychology

Other Activities

 Student Council, Kenyon Filmmakers, Neuroscience Club

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Watching Second City with my hallmates.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Have dinner at a professor's house
  2. Experience a campus-wide power outage
  3. Aimlessly explore the BFEC

Words of Wisdom

 Don't be afraid to take classes in unfamiliar subject areas because now is the time to discover new passions and broaden your perspective.

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Name

Jesse Goldfarb, 2013

Hometown

 Minneapolis,  MN

Major/Minor

 Psychology/ History

Other Activities

 I was the manager of Hillel House for 2010-2011, Treasurer of J Street U, Wiggin Street Volunteer, Obama for America volunteer, Student Phonathon Caller.

Favorite Place to Study

 Lower Dempsey in Peirce. It is where I always study for finals. Quiet space with unlimited coffee and bagels right up stairs.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 The First-Year dinner. The food was incredible!

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Get involved in at least two or three organizations on campus
  2. Get into Columbus and go to Jeni's Ice Cream, probably the best ice cream in the world
  3. Do an independent study with a professor

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Name

 Molly Goolman, 2014

Hometown

 Saint Johnsbury,  VT

Major/Minor

 Biology and History

Other Activities
Varsity Softball, Kenyon Student Athletes, NCAC Student Athletic Advisory Committee

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Go to midnight breakfast to get food from President Nugent
  3. Have dinner at a professor's house

Words of Wisdom

Take a class that might be a little (or a lot) out of your comfort zone; you may just fall in love with it!

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Chicken and rice soup

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Name

 Charlotte Graham, 2013

Hometown

 Belmont,  MA

Major/Minor

 Classics/ Italian Minor

Other Activities

 People Encouraging Agrarian Sustainability, Eta Sigma Phi (Classics Honors Society), Housing and Dining Committee, Writing Center consultant, viola lessons

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Go to a poetry reading in Finn House
  3. Spend a Saturday morning at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Buttered toast made from local Amish spelt bread, dipped in butternut squash soup.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 When she learned that I hope to become a farmer with a Classics degree--an aspiration that confuses many people at first--my Latin professor gave me a list of Roman farm manuals to read, without pausing at all.

 

 

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Name

 Emily Gregg, 2013

Hometown

 Lexington, MA

Major/Minor

 Anthropology

Other Activities
Women's Varsity Lacrosse, Tour Guide, Anthropology Archives Assistant, Archons

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take a class you think you have no interest in.
  2. Do something, some activity or club, that scares you.
  3. Get to know some faculty members really well.

Words of wisdom

 Just go with it.
Favorite Orientation Memory
 The walk down Middle Path for Convocation...and all of the free pizza.

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Name

 Maria Julieta Guzman, 2015

Hometown

 Pepper Pike, OH

Major/Minor

 Modern Languages (French and Chinese), International Studies

Other Activities

 Spanish AT, Volunteer at New Hope Preschool

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Once I see the salad section of the servery illuminated by the golden brilliance of corn, a ray of overwhelming warmth shines on my heart and raises my day to a simple perfection.

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

 If it's too cold or windy to study outside of Peirce or on a bench along Middle Path (my favorite), I love to work anywhere right next to a window.

What are the top 3 things that a student should do while at Kenyon?
  1. Go on a walk at night
  2. Take a nap somewhere seemingly random
  3. Actually look at where you go to school and don't let it become routine- Kenyon is so beautiful!

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Name

 Rebecca "Becca" Hafter, 2014

Hometown

 Narberth,  PA

Major/Minor

 Sociology /Women's and Gender Studies (maybe African Diaspora too!)

Other Activities

 The Kenyon Thrill (thekenyonthrill.com), the Horn Gallery, the Crozier Center for Women, the Queer Women's Collective

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Skinny dip in the Kokosing 
  2. Pull an all-nighter in Gund Commons
  3. Write for the Kenyon Thrill

Favorite Event at Kenyon

 All of the outside bands that play at the Horn are superb, but I really love the student open mics. Whether it's a student music group, someone reading poetry, or even stand up comedy, it's great to see what Kenyon kids have to offer. Also, body painting at Crozier!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 The bonfire with Kenyon ghost stories.

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Name

 Lyra Hall, 2014

Hometown

 Manhattan Beach,  CA

Major/Minor

 Biochemistry/ Neuroscience

Other Activities
Bio Journal Club, Neuroscience Club, Community Advisor

Favorite Place to Study

 The round table at the bottom of the Tomsich stairs. If you sit there and look straight up, you can see through four floors all the way to the ceiling.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Bike ride down the Gap Trail on a really hot day
  2. Go tray-sledding in the snow
  3. Explore the BFEC

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 "If you are focused and enthusiastic, you can do anything."

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Name

 Hannah Hathaway, 2013

Hometown

 Charlotte,  NC

Major/Minor

 Anthropology/ Religious Studies

Other Activities
Archon Society, Wiggin Street Volunteer

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take a class outside of your comfort zone
  2. Pull an all-nighter at Gund Commons
  3. Fall asleep on peirce lawn during the summer

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

Upper Dempsey in Peirce Hall. It is pretty quiet but there are always other people sitting around too. PLUS you can get more and more food from the servery (there is no shame in having four helpings of leftover cookie pie during finals...or any other day)

 

Words of Wisdom

 Do NOT miss Midnight Breakfast during finals week

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Name

 Sarah Heminger, 2013

Hometown

 Findlay, OH

Major/Minor

 Psychology

Other Activities

 Women's Varsity Soccer, Christian Community (Freshman Bible study leader/Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Kenyon Student Athletes (KSA)

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Dinner with my UCC my freshman year. I was so nervous when I was waiting in my dorm room for my UCC to pick me up. When she did, she was incredibly friendly and I was so excited to spend time with her. It was really fun going to Peirce and eating with the other UCClings in my group and then having a tour of campus. It was nice to make a connection with an upperclassman and know that we had someone who was looking out for us.

Words of Wisdom

 Don't stress out if you get a B in a class! I hadn't gotten a B in a class since middle school and coming to college and getting a B first semester of freshman year made me contemplate dropping out. I went and talked to a professor and he explained to me that a B by Kenyon's standards is very good and that the introductory courses are the ones you are most likely to get a B in anyways. Since then, I've learned to relax and not put so much pressure on myself. I'm learning to enjoy, learning, which is what Kenyon is all about anyways .

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Be first in line for the Thanksgiving and/or Winter feasts at Peirce
  2. Eat bookstore ice cream and stroll along Middle Path
  3. Go to an a cappella concert

 

 


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Name

 Marissa Henderson, 2013

Hometown

 Columbus, Ohio

Major/Minor

 Biology/ Neuroscience

Other Activities

 Varsity Women's Lacrosse Team, Admissions Tour Guide, Club Lacrosse Coach, Tutor Clinton Elementary, Wetlands research (this summer)

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Amish Doughnuts by far!

Words of Wisdom

 It goes fast so enjoy every minute!

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Ride your bike on the Gap Trail
  2. Get creative at Peirce
  3. See a Women's Lacrosse game!

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Name

 Matthew Hershey, 2013

Hometown

 Scarsdale, NY

Major/Minor

 Economics

Other Activities

 Alpha Delta Phi, The Kenyon Observer, Kenyon's Agora, Kenyon College Phonathon

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

 Peirce Pub

What are the top 3 things that a student should do while at Kenyon?
  1. Go swimming at the caves
  2. Run/Walk on the Kokosing Gap Trail
  3. Try bookstore ice cream.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 The best advice I've received while at Kenyon is definitely to take advantage of office hours.

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 Sana Hirata, 2013

Hometown

 Seattle,  WA

Major/Minor

 International Studies/ Asian Studies

Other Activities
Japanese AT

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

 The couch outside Mather Laundry Room.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 Use the writing center.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take a bike ride to Danville
  2. Go to Friday Cafe
  3. Go to yoga

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Name

 Katherine Hoener, 2015

Hometown

 Ballwin,  MO

Major/Minor

 Undeclared

Other Activities

 Women's soccer, Epsilon Delta Mu, Food Coop

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Listening to all of the a cappella groups perform on the freshman quad.

Three Things Every Student Should do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Eat at Friday Cafe
  3. Try every flavor of ice cream at the bookstore

Words of wisdom

 Get involved around campus early on and don't be afraid to go talk to professors!

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 Mary Hollyman, 2014

Hometown

 Austin,  TX

Major/Minor

 Art History

Other Activities
The Horn Gallery, WKCO 91.9 fm, Crozier Center for Women, Art History Association, Wiggens Street Elementary Volunteer.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go for a walk around the BFEC (go see the pine grove!)
  2. Ride a bike around campus/on the KAC trail
  3. Get involved in clubs!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 A specific memory would be going for a bike ride with one of my roommates on the KAC trail. It was the first time we hung out and got to know each other and the weather was beautiful!

Words of Wisdom

 Don't worry about figuring out what you want your major/minor to be. Enjoy meeting different people and experiencing new things. Also: Don't show up to lunch in Peirce right at 12:00, wait for ten minutes.

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Name David Hoyt, 2014
Hometown Atlanta, GA
Major/Minor Political Science/ Public Policy
Other Activities Knox County Symphony, Kenyon String Ensemble, The Kenyon Collegian (newspaper), The Kenyon Thrill (blog; check it out!), Student Council
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon 1) Walk through the Gates of Hell as the clock strikes midnight on Halloween just to check if it's true that you'll be transported straight to Hell.
2) Impulsively skip dinner and just have a milkshake at MiddleGround with your friends instead.
3) Go to a favorite professor's office hours for no other reason but to just chat.
Words of Wisdom Don't try to do everything, but always be doing something.
Favorite Orientation Memory How wonderful and helpful my UCC was (hint: this should be your favorite memory too).

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 Nathan Huey, 2013

Hometown

 Cincinnati,  OH

Major/Minor

 Mathematics

Other Activities

 A cappella, Chamber Singers, Motown Band, Opera Workshop

Favorite Place to Study

 Science Quad

Words of Wisdom

 Plunge in and experience all you can. Be spontaneous, but thoughtful.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Visit the Gap Trail
  2. Learn how to be creative in Peirce
  3. Step out of your comfort zone

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Name

 Maggie Jaris, 2013

Hometown

  Brooklyn,  NY 

Major/Minor

 English and Sociology

Other Activities

 WKCO; Library employee; ECO; Intern for New Directions (in Knox County)

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Stay in Gambier over the summer
  2. Explore BFEC North
  3. Look up Bill Watterson's cartoons in old editions of The Collegian

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 "It is never a luxury to do what you love." --Professor Heidt, on why it's okay to major in English.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Life on the Hill. ...or the first open mic night at the Horn Gallery.

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 Sarah Johnsrude, 2013

Hometown

 Prospect, KY

Major/Minor

 Sociology

Other Activities

 Kenyon College Dance and Drama Club (KCDC), Kenyon Filmmakers, Take Back the Night

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 Visit your professors during office hours. You really should!

What is your favorite Orientation Memory?

 First Year Sing

Three Things that Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore the Gap Trail
  2. Go star gazing
  3. Visit sunset point on a lazing evening.

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Name

 Tim Jurney, 2015

Hometown

 Apple Valley,  MN

Major/Minor

 International Studies/ IPHS

Other Activities

 ECO, Peer Counselors, Drama, A Cappella, Philander's Chase, Kenyon Review, Biology Greenhouse (employee)

Words of wisdom

 Two words: Take IPHS.

FavoritePlace to Study

 Timberlake

Three Things that Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Midnight stroll through the BFEC (preferably during a storm)
  2. Sit on the lawn with friends in the late afternoon
  3. Dance party when packing

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Name

 Joanna Kessler, 2013

Hometown

 Hagerstown, MD

Major/Minor

 Sociology / Law and Society

Other Activities

 Theta Delta Phi, Archons, Social Board

Favorite Orientation Memory

 My favorite memory from Orientation is First Year Sing. First Year Sing is the new students' introduction to the upperclassmen, and participating in the deep-rooted tradition was the first moment I felt integrated into the community.

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

 It changes weekly, but usually Peirce or somewhere in the library.

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Local yogurt and granola. Soo good.

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 Marty Kezon, 2013

Hometown

 Chicago,  IL

Major/Minor

 English

Other Activities

 Dance, Kenyon Review, Gamelan

Three Things that Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Bike the Gap Trail. (If you don't have one, borrow!)
  2. Spend a summer in Gambier. 
  3. Backwards rolls in the library -- that is all.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 I loved hearing people's stories during Life on the Hill.

Words of Wisdom

 "Dance this one for yourself."

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Name

 Palista Kharel, 2013

Hometown

 Kathmandu, Nepal

Major/Minor

 Economics

Other Activities

 I am a member of Meet the World at Knox County and International Society at Kenyon.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Bike on the Kokosing Gap Trail
  2. Go to Sunset Point
  3. Enjoy the beautiful spring flowers on Middle Path

Words of wisdom

 One competes here only with oneself. So go out there, try your best and leave the rest.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 My favorite orientation memory was going to my advisor's home for the first time with my UCC group. I also enjoyed the tradition of walking on Middle path with the entire freshman class on Convocation ceremony.

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Name

 Joumana Khatib, 2013

Hometown

 Columbus, OH

Major/Minor

 English/Anthropology

Other Activities

 The Kenyon Review, MESA

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon

 1) Join at least one club or extracurricular activity
2) Spend as much time as possible out and about
3) Learn to love NY Times crosswords

Most Interesting Thing I've Learned at Kenyon

 My favorite professor told us that if we only took one thing away from her course, it should be to question everything. If you're curious, you'll find a way to make whatever you're studying interesting to you.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First-Year Sing. The whole thing is completely absurd, but everyone has fun by the end of it.

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 Gillian King, 2014

Hometown

 Wakefield, MA

Major/Minor

 Economics

Other Activities

 Chamber Singers, Take Back The Night, Wiggin Street, various theatre productions

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First Year Sing- Orientation can be... hectic and it was a relief to have a few minutes doing something I knew I could always handle (singing). And I met one of my best friends there, just by chance.

What are the top 3 things that a student should do while at Kenyon?
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Win Peirce, preferably while doing the NY Times crossword.
  3. Completely let go, at least once

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Southwestern pasta bake makes my Sunday morning.

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 Daniel Kipp, 2014

Hometown

 Bedford,  MA

Major/Minor

 WGS, Sociology

Other Activities
SERF ultimate frisbee, WKCO DJ

What are the top 3 things that a student should do while at Kenyon?
  1. Polar Plunge
  2. BFEC chillin
  3. WKCO DJ

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Chicken patties, in pasta with marinara sauce and in a salad

Words of Wisdom

 Take it all in, but take your time

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Name

 Megan Koenecke, 2015

Hometown

 Richardson,  TX

Major/Minor

 Molecular Biology/Chemistry

Other Activities

 I will be working in Wade Powell's lab next year and will be a member of Community Choir. I am also a part of the Newman Club on campus.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 My favorite orientation memory was meeting everyone in my hall and playing games with them. I also really enjoyed being introduced to my adviser and UCC over cookies and tea.

Words of Wisdom

 Get to know your professors and spend time talking to them: they're here to help you.
Favorite Food at Peirce
 My favorite food at Peirce is the fried rice made to order or the Chicken Pad Thai.

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 Michael Kordenbrock, 2013

Hometown

 Saint Louis, MO

Major/Minor

 English

Other Activities
The Kenyon Thrill, Writing Center

What is your favorite Orientation Memory?

 Hearing a band on the lawn of the Kenyon Inn playing Neil Young's "Helpless" as I walked to my first faculty advising meeting at Sunset Cottage. As far as I know Josh Radnor was not secretly following me with a film crew.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon

1. Get involved or at least try to get involved in something.

2. Go to The Caves.

3. Take challenging and interesting classes with challenging and interesting professors so that you are challenged and interested by your education.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 I was told as a freshman that I was already running out of time to try and explore new things, in and out of academia and that I should therefore take my Kenyon experience seriously and really consider what academic areas I was interested in exploring.

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 Sarita Kundrod, 2013

Hometown

 Harleysville,  PA

Major/Minor

 English

Other Activities

 Kenyon Ladies Basketball, Sexual Misconduct Advisor, Student Council (for the class of 2013), Volunteer at Wiggins Street Elementary

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Lounge on Peirce lawn on sunny days
  2. Go to A capella concerts!
  3. Eat tomato tortellini from the market (only on sundays!)

Words of wisdom

 Do what you love! Kenyon is such a special place in that no matter what you are interested in, there will be people supporting you and helping you achieve what it is that you set out for. It's okay if this changes several times throughout your four years, and it's okay if you don't have any experience in a new interest that emerges. Pursue each one, because it could lead you to unexpected and exciting opportunity!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Life on the Hill was probably my favorite Orientation memory because it was a great way for the whole incoming class to come together and learn about what the next four years would be like from current students and professors. It was cool because we were given fun and interesting information that has stuck with me throughout the years.

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Name

 Kendra Lechtenberg, 2013

Hometown

 Fort Collins,  CO

Major/Minor

 Neuroscience/Biology

Other Activities

 Environmental Campus Organization (ECO), Neuroscience Club, Community Choir, Wiggins Street Elementary School Volunteer, Bolton Theater Box Office Employee

Favorite Place to Study

 Second-floor Tomisch corner reading room -- it's like studying in the woods.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Geek out to your roommate about something you're learning about in class that you think is awesome
  3. Go to trivia night at the VI.

Words of Wisdom

 Kenyon professors are here for your sake. They want you to succeed, and nearly all of them are incredibly friendly and approachable, so go to office hours! Ask questions! Get to know them!

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Name

 Nicholas Lehn, 2013

Hometown

 Timonium,  MD

Major/Minor

 Sociology/ Anthropology, Philosophy, IPHS

Other Activities
Brave Potato Productions, Tour Guide/Admissions, Summer Science Scholar, Kenyon Film Society, Kenyon Quakers

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore Knox County (ex. Gap Trail) and Columbus
  2. Get involved in student organizations
  3. Spend a summer in Gambier

Words of Wisdom

 Enjoy it! College only happens once, and four years will have passed before you know it. So if something spontaneous arises, put down your text book (it can wait) and go see what unfolds. Be open to new things and unexpected situations.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 I have a tie for my favorite memory from Orientation. The first one is learning and singing the songs of Kenyon, and the second is learning the Kenyon ghost stories.

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 Jeremy Leiser-Mitchell, 2013

Hometown

 Northampton,  MA

Major/Minor

 Political Science

Other Activities

 Kenyon Squash Team

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 If you want to learn the most you can, get to know your professors well.

What are the top 3 things that a student should do while at Kenyon?
  1. Hang out with professors
  2. Work out at the KAC
  3. Eat at the Deli

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Surveying the academic departments and meeting lots of new people

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 Sydnee "Syd" Lindblom, 2014

Hometown

 Charlotte, NC

Major/Minor

 English, Integrated Program in Humane Studies

Other Activities
Member of the Ladies Swim Team, member of Class Council, volunteer at Wiggins Street Elementary School
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go on a run/walk/hike/bike-ride through the BFEC and on the Kokosing Gap Trail
  2. Take an English class
  3. Attend an acapella concert

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Sitting on the Freshman quad during the bonfire and talking about a myriad of topics with whoever walked by and decided to take a seat.

Words of Wisdom

 Challenge yourself, take risks, and go to office hours if you need help.

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 Olivia Lott, 2015

Hometown

 Minnetonka,  MN

Major/Minor

 Spanish Literature/ maybe History

Other Activities

 Varsity Softball, Kenyon Student Athletes, Intro Spanish AT

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Dean Delahunty's speech at Convocation. It made me really excited to get to know my class and be a part of Kenyon.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Be a part of a team. Whether that be varsity or club athletics, a music ensemble, or a fraternity or sorority.
  2. Run on the Gap Trail.
  3. Eat half price book store ice cream everyday during finals week (followed by #2?)

Favorite Kenyon Event

 Work hard but have fun. It's the greatest time in your life. Don't get so caught up in the small things that you miss out on the big picture.

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Name

 Sarah Marnell, 2013

Hometown
Augusta, KY

Major/Minor
Psychology / Classics

Other Activities
Archon Society, Kenyon College Democrat, Wiggin Street Volunteer, employee at Olin and Chalmers library

Favorite Orientation Memory
My first hall meeting - it was incredibly awkward and I was nervous that I would make a bad impression on other students, but my friends and I are able to laugh about it now.

Words of Wisdom
Take a deep breath and relax (and eat Peirce's cookies).

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take a class you've never heard of or that is outside your major. I did, and now it's my minor
  2. Have a picnic at the BFEC
  3. Go to the Tomato Festival in Fredericktown.

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Name

 Liliana Martinez, 2013

Hometown

 Rumford, RI

Major/Minor

 International Studies/ Islamic Civilizations and Cultures

Other Activities

 Kenyon Collegian (news editor this year, managing editor next year); MESA (Middle East Student Organization); Chamber Singers; Opera/Musical Theater Workshop; Work at Archives

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Hang out at the Kokosing
  2. Try to go into every building on campus at least once
  3. Take a class with Professor Bowman (history)

Words of Wisdom

 If you can't decide, take the class for the teacher, not the subject.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 My favorite memory is from service pre-O, when two participants and I went on our own "ghost tour" after hearing the stories of haunted Kenyon and explored the dance studio in an effort to find the ghost that haunts it.

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Name

 Noa Matson, 2014

Hometown

 W Hartford,  CT

Major/Minor

 Psychology / Chinese

Other Activities

 The Archon Society

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Convocation. It's the first time your entire class comes together, and marches down middle path to hear all about what is yet to come throughout the next four years. Its also exciting to see all of the professors that you will soon get to know very well!

Words of wisdom

 Even when its the middle of finals week and its blizzarding outside, try to enjoy every moment you are here. Four years goes way too fast to not enjoy all the experiences you are having. (I can't believe that I have already finished two years!)

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Cookie dough pie!

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Name

 Katherine "Katie" May, 2013

Hometown

 Center Harbor, NH

Major/Minor

 History (American)

Other Activities
The Archon Society, Beer & Sex, Wiggin Street Tutoring, recreational napping

Favorite Place to Study

 My favorite place to study, or I guess, "study," on campus is probably Middle Ground. I definitely get a lot more work done if I'm in the library or really anywhere else, but Middle Ground is definitely my favorite. It's great for conveniently running into friends when you feel like you need a break from already procrastinating. You also always have the option of getting a cookie, fries, cocoa, etc. I justify it because it's the "healthier" alternative to gorging myself on vending machine food. But Middle Ground provides the perfect balance of background noise and bustle and coziness. It might take me double the amount of time to do my reading, but the cookies outweigh any drawbacks. RIP MIDDLE GROUND.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 I think my favorite part of orientation was the all-school picnic at the end. After so many days of programming and trying to get situated with basically only other freshman on campus it was nice and reassuring to see almost all of the student body sitting together and hanging out. It made me feel much less like a freshman and much more like just another student.

Words of Wisdom

 Get to Peirce Thanksgiving early.

 

 

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Name

 Marielle McDonagh, 2014

Hometown

 Towson,  MD

Major/Minor

 Chemistry

Other Activities

 Member of Theta Delta Phi and Volunteer at Wiggin St. Elementary

Favorite Orientation Memory

 My favorite memory is from the bonfire- I think it is the first time that I really got to know people from my class!

Words of wisdom

 Relax. Enjoy this time while you have it :)

Three Things Every Student Should do While at Kenyon
  1. Swim in the Kokosing
  2. Chill at the BFEC
  3. Get to know as many great people as you can!

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Name

 Jacqueline McGraw, 2015

Hometown

 Menlo Park,  CA

Major/Minor

 Possibly Psychology, Political Science, or French

Other Activities

 This past year, I was the freshman class representative to Student Council, which meant that I participated in First-Year Council as well. I was also a host for prospective students and served on Social Board for my first semester.

Favorite Orientation Memory
I loved the First-Year sing. I've never felt such a strong sensation of solidarity with my peers as I did when I sang a series of traditional Kenyon tunes before a crowd of rowdy, shouting upperclassmen armed with sticks and other noise makers. It may sound scary but it was actually a lot of fun and a great bonding experience.

Words of wisdom

 Try everything but don't stick with things that you know aren't right for you even if they "look" good (on a resume or socially).

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to at least one a cappella concert
  2. Sleep on the cozy, leather couches in third-floor Ascension 
  3. Take a leisurely stroll (or an intense run, if you prefer) on the Gap Trail

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Name

 Jane Merker, 2015

Hometown

 La Grange Park,  IL

Major/Minor

 English, maybe Film

Other Activities

 The Collegian, The Horn Gallery, HIKA
 

Words of Wisdom

 Take time for yourself.

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Kung Pao tofu all the wayyyy! Also, Velvet ice cream and cookie pie.

Favorite Orientation Memory

When Jamal (my UCC) gave us an 'insider's tour of campus.

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Name

 Matthew Metz, 2013

Hometown

 Charlotte, VT

Major/Minor

 Political Science/ Public Policy

Other Activities
Kenyon Democrats Member, Obama for America, Organizing fellow College Democrats of America, College Democrats of Ohio Co-chair, Kenyon College Wellness, Kenyon College Humanist Association Member, Team Development Co-chair- Relay for Life, Tour Guide, Political Science Student Advisory Board, Political Science Lunch Table, District Level Delegate (Democratic National Convention),
Camp Obama/Team 44 (Democratic National Committee, Organizer)

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go the career development office early! They have been incredibly helpful in my internship searches as well as connecting me to alumni to shadow during breaks (Externship program)
  2. Take advantage of the Gap and BFEC trails. I love biking on these trails when it is nice out. It is a great way to clear my head and to get some exercise. Also, go to the ice cream store not too far off the Gap trail. It is really good!
  3. Take a diverse range of classes your freshman year to determine what topics interest you and to find the subject in which you wish to major.

Words of Wisdom

 Take advantage of the Externship program. This program allows you to shadow an alumni who works in the field that interests you. This opportunity allows you to see first hand the kind of work they do, and to give you the opportunity to see if it is a line of work that you would also like to pursue.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 I enjoyed eating meals with other freshman and becoming familiar with the campus. This enabled me to make a lot of new friends quickly and to become acclimated with the campus.

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Name

 Talia Mindich, 2013

Hometown

 Burlington,  VT

Major/Minor

 English

Other Activities

 The Collegian (for a little while) and the outdoors club

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Probably having dinner with my UCCling group the first night. It was nice to hang out in a small group after making small talk all day long.

Favorite Food at Peirce

 That's a tough question because I like most of it. Probably the salads that I make though. And the scrambled eggs.

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

 It depends on the time of day/kind of work. But if it's cold outside, the history houses are usually pretty cozy.

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Name

 Sara Myers, 2015

Hometown
 Bethesda,  MD

Major/Minor

 Biology

Other Activities
Outdoors Club, KC-MEDS, The Archon Society

What is your favorite food at Peirce?
Lo Mein and Dessert Pizza

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Walk, run or bike on the Kokosing Gap Trail
  2. Nap outside
  3. Shop at Goodwill in Mt. Vernon
What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?  Relax.

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Name Avery Myers-Regulinski, 2014
Hometown Bellingham,  WA
Major/Minor Anthropology
Other Activities Ballroom Dance Club
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to a themed party with friends
  2. Bonfire/adventure at the BFEC
  3. Spend hours talking to your favorite professor.
What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon? Don't worry too much about choosing your major, what matters is taking classes that interest you; your skills, confidence, resources and contacts matter more than the specific label label.
Where is your favorite place to study on Campus? I'll never tell...someone could steal it...

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Name

 Maria Narvaez, 2014

Hometown

 Boca Raton, FL

Major/Minor

 Biology/ Anthropology

Other Activities

 Zeta Alpha Pi, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Microbiology research, Intro Biology Lab TA

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Have a meal with one of your professors
  2. Go for a walk/run on the Gap Trail
  3. Eat Bookstore ice cream!

Words of Wisdom

 Don't be afraid to try new things and also don't stress yourself out too much about your freshman year.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First-Year Sing

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Name

 Paul Nierzwicki, 2013

Hometown

 Rockford, IL

Major/Minor

 Political Science/ History

Other Activities
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, Archon Society, Model United Nations, Tour Guide

Three Things Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take Quest for Justice. On a less biased note, take a class you never imagined yourself taking. You won't regret it.
  2. Befriend a professor.
  3. Go abroad or study off campus.

What is your favorite food at Peirce?

 Crispy chicken sandwich (w/ American cheese, mayo, and onion). Get to Peirce ASAP or risk having your lunch ruined.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 Don't take anything for granted, and enjoy every moment of the ride.

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Name

 Olubusola Olukoya, 2015

Hometown

 Lagos, Nigeria

Major/Minor

 Neuroscience

Other Activities

 The Newman club, Gospel Choir, Wiggin street volunteers, Neuroscience club, KC-Meds, ISAK, Kenyon College Tour Guides.

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Greek gyros with pita bread and a wonderful blend of half a cup Lemon herbal tea and half a cup of orange, grape, cranberry and apple juice. *sigh* Heavenly!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 The ghost tour: It was, I think, the last night of pre-orientation. It seems like a weird choice for a favorite memory and-frankly speaking-I remember being very terrified so I slept over in another girl's room that night since we were both scared after all we'd heard. Now that I know her, I see how very different we are, and I appreciate that night for making us the most surprising pair of best friends we are today.
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Mix and match Peirce food (its like they KNOW!)
  2. Get into an intense discussion with your favorite professor over a book, a tv show, or their general awesomeness
  3. Find out the kind of person you really are, and love that person (you) till it hurts because, only then will you find yourself making the best decisions-for you-and growing more beautiful with every increase in age and in common sense.

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Name

 Rebecca Oran, 2014

Hometown

 Newton, MA

Major/Minor

 Psychology / Public Policy

Other Activities

 Tour Guide, Rowing Club, Amigos, Wiggin Street Tutoring, Archon Society

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyo
  1. "Win" Peirce.
  2. Try all the flavors of bookstore ice cream.
  3. Trivia at the VI.

Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

 The depths of the science quad. It is quiet and a great place to get a lot of work done.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 It will fly by and before you know it, you will be standing on the stage at graduation. Enjoy every millisecond, second, minute and hour of your time here.

 

 

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Name

 Morgan Peele, 2013

Hometown

 Williston, VT

Major/Minor

 Women's and Gender Studies/ Law and Society

Other Activities

 Residential Life, Student Activities Office intern, Humanist Association at Kenyon, Relay for Life at Kenyon College committee

Three Things Every Kenyon Student Should Do
  1. Volunteer with an organization
  2. Run on the Gap Trail
  3. Pick apples at a local farm

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Going to see the Date Doctor in Rosse Hall!

Favorite Place to Study

 A bench on Middlepath

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 Rina Petek, 2015

Hometown

 Pittsburgh,  PA

Major/Minor

 Biochemistry/Classics with Language Concentration

Other Activities

 Equestrian Club, Research Lab

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Join a club
  2. Go to concerts
  3. Take advantage of the small class sizes (professors are cool)

Words of wisdom

 Get out and try something new

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Meeting new people and making friends

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 Ben Pfister, 2013

Hometown

 Carlise, PA

Major/Minor

 Music and Sociology

Other Activities

 Recording concerts/music groups

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First Year Sing

Words of wisdom

 Smile

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Explore the Kokosing Gap Trail
  2. Watch the sun rise after pulling an all-nighter
  3. Spend an entire day in Peirce

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 Michael Razumovsky, 2015

Hometown

 Baltimore,  MD

Major/Minor

 Economics

Other Activities

 Tennis and Entrepreneurship Club

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to an a cappella concert
  2. Support the Lords and Ladies
  3. Take a nap in third floor Ascension

Words of Wisdom

 You have to take shots to make shots.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Meeting my fellow classmates for the first time

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Name

 Kate Reardon, 2015

Hometown

 Menlo Park,  CA

Major/Minor

 Undeclared

Other Activities

 Community Choir, Counseling Outreach

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Move-in day!

Words of wisdom

 Don't worry about not having a plan-- do anything that sounds awesome.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Reenact a Harry Potter scene in the various Hogwarts-esque architectural structures
  2. Nap in the Ascension reading room
  3. Stay in the dining hall until you are kicked out

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Name

 Rachel Rhee, 2015

Hometown

 Columbus, OH

Major/Minor

 Molecular Biology/ Chemistry

Other Activities

 BE (was called Koinonia previously); KC-meds; Winter Sanctuary: volunteering at homeless shelter; Saturday Night Fellowship (Be: Community); BFEC field trip leader; Research in microbio lab; Cooking class

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Walk/bike/run the Gap trail and stop by the BFEC 
  2. Go to the Kokosingers a cappella concert
  3. Stop by an Old Kenyon party

Favorite Orientation Memory

Meeting my hallmates for the first time and really getting to know them through all the activities set up.

Words of Wisdom

 Get to know your professors, don't be shy, open up to them.

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 Ian Richardson, 2014

Hometown

 Mount Vernon,  OH

Major/Minor

 Molecular Biology/Math

Other Activities

 Swimming

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Go to the observatory to look at the night sky
  2. Get a cup of coffee with your favorite professor
  3. Go to a cappella concerts!

Favorite Orientation Memory

 I had a really positive experience working with my advisor to pick out classes. It was the first time I really experienced the kind of attention that students receive from faculty at Kenyon.

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Corndogs

 

 

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Name

 Gina Rickert, 2014

Hometown

 Downers Grove,  IL

Major/Minor

 Neuroscience

Other Activities

 Cornerstones, Peer Counselors, KC Meds, Be: Community, Relay for Life

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Study outside 
  2. Go swimming in the Kokosing
  3. Explore all the academic buildings

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 "Come try out for the Cornerstones!!"

Favorite Food at Peirce

 Giant cookies! Also, buffalo tofu, sweet potato fries, and bread sticks.

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 Eleanor Ritchie, 2014

Hometown

 Palo Alto, CA

Major/Minor

 Economics/ Art History

Other Activities

 Business and Finance Committee, ECO, UCC (duh)

Three Things Every Student should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Learn how to budget your time. It can be hard finding time to do work when you are living with your best friends 24/7.
  2. Take time to explore the area around Kenyon. It really is special, and there are not very many other times you will live somewhere this rural.
  3. Get creative in Peirce. The food can be redundant, so sometimes you have to make something new to keep things interesting.

Favorite Orientation Memory

 The entire freshman class gathering for Convocation. It was the first time that everyone was gathered in a small space and allowed for me to take in all of the new faces. The sheer amount of unfamiliar people was intimidating at first, but with time, you will get to know names and faces.

Words of Wisdom

 Be open to everything

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Name

 Luis Rodríguez-Rincón, 2013

Hometown

 Mount Vernon, OH

Major/Minor

 Sociology and MLL

Other Activities

 Symphonic Wind Ensemble among other musical groups. Language AT for French.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 Don't be afraid to send emails to anyone and everyone.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Eat the Peirce cookie pie
  2. Experience the Ohio summer
  3. Go to Friday Café just for the desserts

Favorite Orientation Memory

 Real World Gambier

 


 

 

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Name Amy Schlessman, 2013
Hometown Sandusky,  OH
Major / Minor
 Psychology and Spanish Area Studies
Other Activities Varsity Tennis, Kenyon Student Athletes, Campus Tour Guide, Admissions Desk Receptionist, Foreign Language in Elementary Schools at Wiggin Street, Community Advisor (2010-2011)
Words of Wisdom Keep an open mind!
Favorite Orientation Memory
 The "Rules of Middle Path" Presentation by my UCC, Laura Goehrke.
Three Things Every Student Should Do at Kenyon
  1. Go to Friday Cafe when they are serving Georgian Cheese Bread
  2. Take a run on the Gap Trail and jump into the Kokosing River (without stopping)
  3. Work for the Admissions Office

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Name

 Steven Schmidt, 2015

Hometown

 Loveland,  OH

Major/Minor

 International Studies

Other Activities

 Kenyon Wind Ensemble, Knox County Symphony, FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools), ISAK (International Students at Kenyon), Spanish AT.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Attend at least one Friday Cafe at the Parish House
  2. Use the hot tub/sauna in the KAC
  3. All-nighter in Gund Commons--"ballroom" preferable

Favorite Orientation Memory

  First-year sing on the steps of Rosse!

Words of Wisdom

 Try new things, academically and socially. Kenyon is a safe place to explore, and you definitely should try to take advantage of all that the school has to offer!

 

 

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Name Glynis Schumacher, 2014
Hometown Gambier, OH
Major/Minor Chemical Physics
Other Activities
 I participate in a weekly writing circle and anime club.
What is your favorite food at Peirce? The tortellini with pesto.
Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Walk to to Market for snacks right before it closes.
  2. Go to a really popular show at the Black Box (You've never been a sardine until now!)
  3. Get all your homework done early and go to bed on time. (Sleep is glorious)
What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon? Your teachers are more annoyed when you don't come to see them than they are that you don't get something. Helping you out is their job.

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 Abigail "Abby" Scribner, 2013

Hometown

 Maryland Heights, MO

Major/Minor

 MLL and Engligh

Other Activities

 Kenyon Review, Russian AT

Favorite Orientation Memory

 First-year Sing: It's fun getting together as a whole class and getting jeered at. Plus, it makes it so you'll cry that much more when you do it together as graduating seniors.

Words of Wisdom

 Don't take yourself too seriously.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Eat dinner at a Professor's house
  2. Walk the Gap Trail in the dead of winter
  3. Learn a new foreign language (when else will you get the chance to learn Russian just for fun?)

 

 

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Name

 Taylor Scult, 2015

Hometown

  Seattle,  WA

Major/Minor

 Political Science/ Latino Studies, Environmental Studies

Other Activities

 Campus tour guide, part of the Women's Rugby team, barista at Middle Ground Cafe, volunteer at Head Start Pre-School, part of the Outdoors Club, and an intern at WKCO radio during the fall semester.

What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

 One weekend I went on a rock climbing trip in Columbus with the Outdoors Club. One of the girls on the trip who was a phenomenal rock climber told me her secret is that she "does one thing a day that scares her". Even though on that particular day she was referring to trying one of the hardest climbing walls, it can be applied to anything. Since that day I have made it my oath to try and live fearlessly and never get too comfortable in my daily routine by constantly challenging myself.

Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
  1. Take courses outside of your major!
  2. Go to the top of the bell tower.
  3. Join a non-conventional club or intramural sport

    Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

    		 Third floor of Ascension

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    		 Lydia Shahan, 2015

    Hometown

    		 Tully, NY

    Major/Minor

    		 Undeclared (But it will be History)/ Possibly Russian

    Other Activities

    		 Crozier Center for Women; Kenyon Democrats; NightCAPS; I work in Archives and Special Collections at the Library; I'll also be working in the Writing Center next year

    Three Things Every Kenyon Student Should Do at Kenyon
    1. Do your reading outside
    2. Learn to use the library
    3. Do something (anything!) that you feel just a little bit afraid of

    Favorite Food at Peirce

    		 Giant cookie. Also potstickers.

    Words of Wisdom

    		 The quality of the professor is just as important as the subject of the class, so don't pick out a whole schedule for yourself before talking to upperclassmen and your advisor. Also...do the reading! All of it!

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    		 Jenny Shoots, 2014

    Hometown

    		 Wooster, OH

    Major/Minor

    		 Molecular Biology/ History

    Other Activities

    		 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Philander's Chase Running Club, Circle K

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Hike at the Brown Family Environmental Center
    2. Bike the Kokosing Gap Trail
    3. And if you're up for it- run the Earth Day Challenge Half-Marathon (if I can do it anybody can!)

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 I wish I had one! I remember being super busy, and every thing about college was so new and exciting. But I do remember having a great time with my new hallmates at the guest comedians and speakers they brought in- definitely check that out!

    What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

    		 Multiple times during Orientation we were told to get involved in campus groups and clubs. I have found that to be great advice, and I've made many friends that way. You'll never regret getting involved.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Zoe Smith, 2015

    Hometown

    		 Wheaton,  IL

    Major/Minor

    		 Psychology/Law and Society

    Other Activities

    		 Theta Delta Phi, volunteer work, intramural sports

    Words of wisdom

    		 You only live once

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Go to the BFEC/Take a walk or run on the Gap Trail
    2. Read on a Middle Path bench
    3. Do work at Middle Ground and have a delicious Chai Milkshake

    Favorite Food at Peirce

    		 Cookies! I am also a fan of the grilled chicken and frequenter of the pasta.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Emily Spence, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Needham,  MA

    Major/Minor

    		 History/Music

    Other Activities

    		 Community Advisor; Housing and Dining Committee; Wiggins Street Volunteer; Opera Workshop

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Friday cafe
    2. Go for a run at sunrise on the Gap Trail 
    3. Sing in Brandi- the acoustics are incredible

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 Going to hear Kenyon Ghost stories with my roommate. Huddling on the couch listening to spooky stories was a great bonding experience

    Words of Wisdom

    		 Get involved with something early. It doesn't need to be a lot of things, just one activity that interests you. Its a great way to meet people and feel a part of the community.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Gregory Stark, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Boise, ID

    Major/Minor

    		 Religious Studies

    Other Activities

    		 Canterbury Kenyon: the Episcopal Campus Ministry; Environmental Campus Organization

    What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?
    Take time to care for myself and listen to what my body is telling me. Relax, enjoy your time here, try random things you would never think to do.

    What are the top 3 things that a student should do while at Kenyon?
    1. Explore Knox County! It's beautiful and has a lot to offer.
    2. Use all of the office hours, our faculty are incredible and supportive.
    3. Get to know the workers: AVI, Maintenance, staff. We are all a part of this community.

    Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?
    The Undercroft (the basement of the chapel)

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    Name

    		 Caroline Steele, 2014

    Hometown

    		 East Amherst, NY

    Major/Minor

    		 Drama/ Math

    Other Activities

    		 Women's Rugby, EDM, KCDC, Crozier

    Words of wisdom

    		 Who cares what other people think?

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 Second City

    Three Things Every Student Should Do at Kenyon
    1. Join a club or sports team that really matters to you and take on a meaningful/important role (captain, president, etc) in the group
    2. Take a nap in a public place
    3. Go for a run on the Gap Trail

     

     

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    Name

    		 Ellen Stein, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Elmhurst,  IL

    Major/Minor

    		 Spanish Literature/ History

    Other Activities

    		 Premed, AT for Spanish (Spring 2012, Fall 2012), Statistics Tutor for Intro Stats (Fall 2012), BFEC Volunteer Tour Guide (since Spring 2010), and I was on the Varsity Tennis team up until this semester.

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 My assigned advisor (Yutan Getzler), his dog Boo, and my UCC (Monica Kriete) took us to Sunset Point at sunset during Orientation. We ate peaches that Dr. G had bought from the Amish and we discussed our lives and our dreams. It was a beautiful Kenyon moment and it made me absolutely certain that I had made the right choice.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Go to Trivia at the VI. 
    2. Just stop in to see a professor and talk about life.
    3. Spend as much time as you can outside (at a sporting event, on the Gap Trail, or just chilling outside on Ransom Lawn).

    Favorite Place to Study

    		 I love to study at Middle Ground - 50¢ iced coffee refills are the best study motivation - or I the 2nd floor tables at the library with a group of my friends.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Sally Steuterman, 2014

    Hometown

    		 Saint Louis, MO

    Major/Minor

    		 Chemistry

    Other Activities

    		 Take Back the Night, Student research
    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Be outside as often as possible, sitting on the lawn or along Middle Path.
    2. Sit at a table in Peirce where you only know one person out of the group. You might learn a lot and meet some really cool people.
    3. Go to Sunset Point at sunset. 

    What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

    		 If you do not love it, do not do it.

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 Walking down Middle Path for Convocation, surrounded by professors and friends. Also, going to Mount Vernon with my roommate and wandering around.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Andrew Stewart, 2015

    Hometown

    		 South Euclid,  OH

    Major/Minor

    		 Undeclared, probably Philosophy and Mathematics

    Other Activities

    		 Knox County Symphony, String Ensemble, Quiz Bowl, Trivia Night at the Village Inn

    What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

    		 Wise person: "Take Quest for Justice!" Me: "But I have AP Gov. credit!" Wise person: "Take Quest for Justice!"

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 First-Year Sing. So much fun. It isn't scary. Seriously.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Go to the Observatory on a clear night to look at the stars
    2. If you're a musician, jam with your friends on Middle Path
    3. Most importantly, buy some 75-cent Market Dogs some evening when you're too lazy to walk to Peirce.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Megan Sutter, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Minneapolis,  MN

    Major/Minor

    		 Drama/ Art History

    Other Activities

    		 Vice President of Dance: Kenyon College Dance and Drama Club; Tour Guide; Worker at the Costume Shop

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Swim in the Kokosing
    2. Have a picnic on the train
    3. Go sledding down a hill on trays from Peirce

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 First Year Sing!

    Words of Wisdom

    		 Take a class that is completely different than what you think you will like. It's how I became an art history minor!

     

     

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    Name

    		 Frances Sutton, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Westfield, MA

    Major/Minor

    		 Anthropology

    Other Activities
    WKCO, Book Store Employee, Archons, Horn Gallery, Student Affairs, UCC

    What are the top 3 things that a student should do while at Kenyon?
    1. Get Bookstore Ice cream (Buckeye Classic is my personal favorite)
    2. Play on the trains down by the KAC
    3. Go to Fiesta for your birthday and wear the infamous Fiesta sombrero that has been worn by every single person in Knox County.

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 I sat in the front row of the Second City Comedy show. Right before the show started, a junior girl with a box of cupcakes came up to the front row and asked if she could sit in the open seat next to me and my friend. I jokingly said, "Yeah if we can each get a cupcake" She replied, "Oh of course!" handed us each a frosted cupcake and sat down. I decided that this was good sign about college. On top of that, the Second City show was hilarious and everyone in the front row got high fives from the actors.

    What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

    "Life is for living!" - Mary Allen .

    (i.e. Choosing happiness over non-happiness, especially when it's a decision between getting Bookstore ice cream and not getting Bookstore ice cream.)

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    Name

    		 Allyson Taylor, 2014

    Hometown

    		 Germantown,  TN

    Major/Minor

    		 Sociology

    Other Activities

    		 Wiggins Street Elementary School Volunteer, Study Tables Volunteer, Archon

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Swim in the Kokosing
    2. Bike the Gap Trail
    3. Attend a Kokes concert
    Words of Wisdom When in doubt, go see a professor. They are here to help and be a mentor in any way possible.

    Favorite Place to Study

    		 I am definitely a third floor library type of person.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Reina Janelle Thomas, 2014

    Hometown

    		 Columbus,  OH

    Major/Minor

    		 American Studies/African Diaspora

    Other Activities

    		 Women's Rugby, Black Student Union, Gund Gallery, K.E.E.P., R.E.A.C.H., MLK Day of Dialogue, Project for Open Voices

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 My favorite Orientation memory was Open Mic night when I performed some of my spoken word pieces for the first time and introduce some of my peers to the art form.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Join women's rugby
    2. Join women's rugby
    3. Join women's rugby!

    Words of Wisdom

    		 The best advice that I have received at Kenyon was to be a student-NOT a grade. For some reason I thought the grade I received in a class defined or was a representation of myself and what I received out of the class. But I realized that I had went through several years of classes with "A's" only to feel like I got nothing from it but that letter grade. Since I've begin to focus more on the material of the class and what's placed in front of me I think I've grown and learned more in these two years of college than the twelve years I received beforehand.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Alyssa Topolsky, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Woodland Hills,  CA

    Major/Minor

    		 Sociology and Religious Studies

    Other Activities

    		 I work as a student receptionist in the Associate Provosts' Office, take yoga classes at the KAC, and run with friends on the Gap Trail when the weather is nice.

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 My favorite memory from Orientation was the all-campus picnic because it was the first time I got to see and be a part of the entire student body.

    Favorite Place to Study

    		 Treleaven House. For first-years especially, it's right near the Quad and is a much quieter and cozier place to study than Olin.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do at Kenyon
    1. Swim in the Kokosing
    2. Stay in Peirce for all three hours of dinner
    3. Watch the sunset at Sunset Point

     

     

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    Name

    		 Elizabeth Trout, 2015

    Hometown

    		 Cincinnati,  OH

    Major/Minor

    		 undeclared (probably English)

    Other Activities

    		 Kenyon Review Associate, Equestrian Club, HIKA literary magazine, Epsilon Delta Mu sorority, OAPP mentoring

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 My favorite orientation memory is the cookout on the freshman quad.

    Words of Wisdom

    		 Keep an open mind when it comes to choosing classes--explore a little bit!

    Three Things Every Studend Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Walk/run/bike/appreciate the Kokosing Gap Trail (and swim in the Kokosing river!)
    2. Go sledding on Peirce trays
    3. Eat ice cream from the Bookstore

     

     

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    Name

    		 Tselmegtsetseg Tsetsendelger, 2015

    Hometown

    		 Alameda,  CA

    Major/Minor

    		 International Studies, Russian/Central Asia Minor

    Other Activities
    REACH, Asia Society at Kenyon, Adelante, Meet the World, Habitat for Humanity, Project for Open voices

    Favorite Food at Peirce

    		 The fries

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 Freshman Sing

    Words of Wisdom

    		 You really should not feel stressed out of your mind at Kenyon, because there are so many resources available. If you need any help, talk to someone, either your professor, friend, or anyone on campus. They will help.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Tess Waggoner, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Maumee, OH

    Major/Minor

    		 Religious Studies and Asian Studies/Philosophy, Islamic Civilizations and Cultures

    Other Activities

    		 Middle East Student Association (MESA), Chasers (co-ed a capella), The Kenyon Observer, Project Open Voices, Tour Guide, Gospel Choir

    Words of wisdom

    		 A Kenyon experience is what you make it. You are given the opportunities to shape your time here and the community around you.

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 Walking to my advisor's house and eating dessert and drinking lemonade on her porch while the sun was setting with my UCC group.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Be selfish. You have 4 years to take classes about and be involved in whatever you want-- take advantage of it!
    2. Be global. Study abroad, take a foreign language, attend a lecture about a part of the world you know nothing about. A liberal arts education should be a global education.
    3. Be engaged with others. I always tell my tours that my favorite thing about Kenyon is the conversations I find myself engaged in-- this place is full of brilliant faculty members, passionate students, and devoted people who all love Kenyon. Go to office hours, have multi-hour debates in Peirce with friends, schedule meetings, talk to people.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Anna Walley, 2015

    Hometown

    		 Columbus, OH

    Major/Minor

    		 Political Science/History

    Other Activities
    Varsity soccer, academic affairs

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 The ice cream social...it was painfully awkward but I actually met the majority of my current freshman friends during it.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Hike to the BFEC before sunrise
    2. Go to Professor Scott's office hours
    3. Go to the KAC

    Words of Wisdom

    		 Your major doesn't determine your future.

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    Name

    		 Hanna Washburn, 2014

    Hometown

    		 Wellesley, MA

    Major/Minor

    		 English and Art

    Other Activities

    		 The Horn Gallery, Art Club, The Kenyon Collegian, & Tour Guide-ing

    What is your favorite Orientation Memory?

    		 Becoming acquainted with Kenyon's beautiful campus in the late summer

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Sunset picnic at the BFEC
    2. 12-hour Peirce marathon
    3. Befriend all the weird cats/raccoons/birds/skunks on campus

    What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

    		 To take classes outside my comfort zone

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    Name

    		 Eliza Weeks, 2013

    Hometown

    		  Tucson,  AZ

    Major/Minor

    		 Anthropology and Spanish

    Other Activities

    		 Chamber Singers, Past Community Advisor, Spanish Apprentice Teacher (AT)

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Eat lunch at Friday Cafe
    2. Go to all the plays, concerts, speakers, and events that you can- they are amazing and once we leave college things like that will not be free!
    3. Take a class in a department that you never thought you would take, like Intro Anthropology with Dave Suggs, it could change your mind about what you want to study

    What is your favorite Orientation Memory?

    		 After days of shaking hands with people over and over again and worrying about classes and getting lost, it was wonderful to sit and listen to the speakers at "Life on the Hill" and know that going to Kenyon is an adventure and everyone is nervous at the beginning. Convocation, Freshman sing, and all of the traditions that make Kenyon, Kenyon were also highlights.

    What is your favorite food at Peirce?

    		 Panini pressed quesadillas using things from the salad bar and anything else you can find and cookie pie with a little peanut butter.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Elizabeth "Lizzi" Whittlesey, 2014

    Hometown

    		 Saint Louis Park, MN

    Major/Minor

    		 International Studies/ Environmental Studies

    Other Activities

    		 Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Archons

    Words of wisdom

    		 Make-your-own coffee ice cream at Peirce: vanilla soft serve, dash of coffee, sprinkling of granola, throw in some chocolate chips and violà-bomb mocha sundae. Solves all problems.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
    1. Take advantage of our location. Go exploring off-campus. You can find some craaazy stuff in central Ohio
    2. Make friends with the workers in Peirce, they're the greatest. They're also good people to know when you're running late Saturday mornings and the servery's about to close...
    3. Actually dress up for a theme party. Live a little

    Where is your favorite place to study on Campus?

    		 There's a cubicle on the third floor of the lib that has a special place in my heart <3

     

     

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    Name

    		 Janet Wlody, 2013

    Hometown

    		 Chappaqua, NY

    Major/Minor

    		 English and American Studies

    Other Activities

    		 Archons, Gund Gallery associate, Kenyon Review associate, Theta Delta Phi, Coffeehouse

    Favorite Place to Study

    		 The library (points for originality).

    Favorite Orientation Memory

    		 First year sing! The best sort of nervousness.

    Words of Wisdom

    		 Go for walks.

     

     

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    Name

    		 Christopher Wright, 2014

    Hometown

    		 Arleta,  CA

    Major/Minor

    		 Biochemistry/ IPHS

    Other Activities

    		 Alpha Delta Phi, Black Student Union, Student Life Committee, Open Voices, the Ransom Notes, Chamber Singers, various theatrical performances, Circle K, KC Meds, R.E.A.C.H., S.T.E.M.

    What is the best advice you've received while at Kenyon?

    		 Always go over and beyond in everything that you do, even when faced with adversity.

    Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
      1. Explore every inch of Kenyon because there are tons of great places to relax, study or just have fun!
      2. Try activities outside of your normal interests and trust me, you will be surprised in what catches your interest.
      3. Manifest your own logical opinions, beliefs and ideas while supporting and defending them without offending others. College is a time to get to know others from various walks of life as well as yourself and an environment such as Kenyon is perfect for that so take advantage!

        Favorite Orientation Memory

        		 Orientation as a whole was an awesome memory to create. Interesting professors, like-minded peers and several events that truly brought us together were some of the highlights. Freshman Sing by far had the most impact on me since it was my entire class standing as one, singing songs we did not know to a crowd that had known them much longer.

         

         

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        Name

        		 Joseph Wun, 2014

        Hometown

        		 Gold River, CA

        Major/Minor

        		 English/ History, Religious Studies

        Other Activities

        		 Rugby, Discrimination Advisors, Knox County Hospice

        Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
        1. Wander late at night, preferably in good company
        2. Watch the sunrise from the bleachers of the football field
        3. Find something you care about, then immerse yourself in it

        Favorite Orientation Memory

        		 P.F. Kluge's address stands out particularly.

        Words of Wisdom

        		 Find something you'd do for free; then let them pay you for it

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        Name

        		 Hillary Yarosh, 2014

        Hometown

        		 West Chester,  PA

        Major/Minor

        		 Math or Economics (Undeclared)

        Other Activities
        Swim Team, Volunteer at Wiggins Street Elementary School, Piano Lessons

        Three Things Every Student Should Do While at Kenyon
        1. Go to an a Cappella concert.
        2. Join a club or sports/intramural team.
        3. Eat at The Deli!

        Words of Wisdom

        		 Get to know your professors and go to office hours.

        Favorite Orientation Memory

        		My favorite Orientation Memory was singing on the steps of Rosse Hall.

         

         

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