START 2018 Edition by The Daily Barometer

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RESOURCES: Campus safety Q&A 5 • SPORTS: Free athletic tickets available to students 6 • ENTERTAINMENT: Getting off campus 14

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Getting to know Oregon State University

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Kerr Administration offices provide student assistance, support Help provided for finances, applications, orientation By ALEXANDER JONES Columnist

Assistance for financial aid, new student programs and admissions questions are offered in the Kerr Administration Building. The Office of the Registrar handles class registration, student services and records, as well as graduation when the time comes. To help students and parents through the financial aid process, the Office of Financial Aid is available to answer questions and provide guidance as needed. The Cashier’s Office provides students a location to make payments to their student accounts and to obtain financial aid refunds or a short-term emergency loan if needed. The maximum short-term loan a student can receive from the Cashier’s Office is $350. The Scholarship Office serves all recipients of Oregon State University scholarships and works to increase the amount of opportunities

for students who are looking to apply for financial awards. If students have questions or want information about applications, scholarships or OSU tours, they can visit the Office of Admissions. New Student Programs and Family Outreach assists new students and their families with the transition to college life by providing resources and programs such as the two-day START orientation. “We hope that students will find a sense of belonging when they come to START, whether it’s through meeting other new students, engaging with their academic major or finding an opportunity to get involved on campus that will allow them to feel like they belong at OSU,” said Natalie Rooney, the assistant director of New Student Programs and Family Outreach. The Kerr Administration Building is located at 500 SW Jefferson Way.

D ELANEY SHEA | ORANGE MED IA NETWORK The Kerr Administration building, which houses resources such as financial aid, scholarships and New Student Programs and Family Outreach, is located at 500 SW Jefferson Way.

Student records guarded by law Advisors provide academic guidance

Students encouraged to come to Non-student access to student information requires written consent appointments prepared with questions By ARIANNA SCHMIDT News Contributor

In order to keep students’ information protected, federal law limits who can access the information without the student’s consent through the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Allyson Dean, a part-time research and project manager in the Office of the Registrar, said, for the sake of privacy, advisors are trained to take students somewhere separate if they bring their parents to sit in on advising appointments “Even if you are financially dependent on your parents, the way the federal law is written is that if your parents claim you on their taxes they still have access to your records,” Dean said. “That is not the case in the state of Oregon.” Parents cannot access records unless

a student gives written consent to release the information, Dean said. The state statute overrides the federal statute to ensure student privacy. “One of the ways the law is written is that consent to release information cannot be done under pressure,” Dean said. “If your parent is right there, there’s a chance that there’s some kind of force that’s involved.” Students can revoke their consent for others to view their student information at any time, Dean said. “A lot of times during START, students will fill out what we call a ‘joint consent to release form’ that’s shared between the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and academic advising.” For more information on FERPA, students can talk to their academic advisor or visit the Office of the Registrar.

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By ANGEL XUAN LE News Contributor First-year students at Oregon State University are required to make an appointment with their assigned freshman academic advisor. These appointments are meant to serve as a time for students to discuss questions and concerns regarding their academic activities, as well as get a PIN in order to register for the next term’s classes. During freshman academic advising appointments, students are expected to come prepared with questions and an idea of the classes they intend on taking the following term. Selena Vallespir, an academic advisor for the new media communications program in the College of Liberal Arts, said academic advising meetings can be utilized to discuss several topics such as graduation requirements, deadlines or internships. “For first years in our college, they get a PIN

every term instead of just spring term, they go to the head office for College of Liberal Arts in their first year,” Vallespir said. Students can pre-plan the classes they want to take the next turm using different tools in their OSU MyDegrees account, Vallespir said. “It’s so individual. It depends on the student and that applies for a degree requirement. I feel like it’s very situational,” Vallespir said. “I tailor everything to the individual student in the advising appointment.” Students may not be able to register for classes in the upcoming term if they have any holds on their account, Vallespir said. For this reason, it is important for students to check if they have any holds on their accounts so they can discuss with their advisor how to resolve any issues prior to registration. In addition to academic support and advice, academic advisors can provide information and referrals to other resources on campus, both academic and otherwise.

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What’s your title and how long have you been working with the Valley Library? “I’m the Donald and Delpha Campbell university librarian and I am also the director of the OSU Press. I’ve been with OSU libraries and the press since 2007 and I’ve been in the state since 1995.” In what ways does the Valley Library go beyond the typical conception of a library? “I think that’s pretty apparent if you walk in on the second floor. Until even a couple of years ago, we have moved out some of what we called the reference stacks so there aren’t even that many books on the second floor. We have a lot of services for students around needs that they may have to study separately, study together. If they need help with things in terms of instruction because we do work with faculty on campus to support and integrate things that we think are important into the curriculum.” What are the top three resources available to students at the Valley Library? “I think the top resource that I always tell people is the faculty and staff that work here because they have expertise in particular areas that students, both undergraduates and graduates, they can rely on to help. So that expertise is going to be pretty unique, they’re not going to get anywhere else. “Second I think would just be the space, we try to create a warm, welcoming environment here, a safe space. The welcoming piece, or the accessibility piece, would be that you’re here and you can get help with what you need. “Then I think the third thing would just be the content because we have all kinds of electronic resources, print journals and books and then all of our special collections. Some of that is going to be come in line with what is the sorts of teaching that’s done at OSU, so we’re trying to support that. We’re not going to have materials in an area where we don’t have

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a program for. That being said, here’s where the content and the expertise comes together; if we don’t have it, we’ll do our best to try and get it for you.” What are some other, helpful resources that students may not know about in the library? “The other piece of that, an important part of instruction that we do for students, is the idea that it used to be that you’d come to a library to help you find information because it was all in paper. Now it’s kind of the other way, there’s an abundance of information. You could say that instruction is a lot more focused on how you critically evaluate the information. Evaluating a source of information, say, what is the author’s viewpoint, what biases they might have brought to the article so you’re not believing everything you read. That’s a critical skill for undergraduates to develop and hone whether they’re going out into the work field or to get their graduate degree.” What resources does the Valley Library offer specifically for incoming students? “In the first couple of days in the beginning of fall term, we have a concierge desk. We actually staff a desk down there (on the second floor) so if you’re new to campus and you come into our building you can stop and get pointed in the right direction. It can be a little daunting to find out where you need to go and who to ask. I think that concierge desk at the beginning of the term is really helpful.” “We are here to answer people’s questions. I think that’s one of the things I would definitely want students to know is that they are welcome to come in and ask us questions. We know a lot about the campus as a whole so it may not have anything to do with the library but we can probably point you in the right direction and that concierge desk definitely does that at a critical time.”

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Counseling & Psychological Services supports students Students must make consultation appointment to be seen at CAPS

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CODY MCDONAL D | ORAN GE ME D I A NETWORK Students study in the quad in front of The Valley Library, home to a variety of academic resources.

By TRISTAN BAILEY Practicum Contributor Counseling & Psychological Services is Oregon State University’s free, on-campus resource for students struggling with mental health difficulties. Students can seek counseling for several reasons, said Ozge Akcali, a CAPS staff psychologist and assessment coordinator at OSU. “Typically, students come in to talk about academic stress and different mental health concerns,” Akcali said. “(Students discuss) the entire gamut one can think of from depression and anxiety, which are the most common, to relationships issues.” If a student needs to speak with a staff counselor, they must first visit CAPS for a

consultation appointment, Akcali said. “Students can walk in to have a brief consultation with a counselor,” Akcali said. “After that, depending on needs, the student will be scheduled either with a group counseling or an individual counseling session.” The CAPS staff will work together to create a program that would best serve a student seeking counseling, Akcali said. “The counselors will all meet together after the triage, or the initial consultation,” Akcali said. “We determine collaboratively what kind of services would best meet (a student’s) needs.” In addition to individual counseling sessions, CAPS offers different forms of group counseling, such as support groups, learning skills groups and process groups, Akcali said.

“We have quite extensive group counseling where students can gather together with their facilitators to discuss similar issues,” Akcali said. Akcali works to combat the stigma associated with holding conversations related to mental health, specifically in seeking out help from professionals. “I would encourage students to give it a try and see how it feels,” Akcali said. “Students don’t have to continue if they don’t want to, but if they don’t do it, they won’t know how it will feel or how much it might help.” Counseling & Psychological Services is located on the fifth floor of Snell Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Plageman Building 108 SW Memorial Place Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tebeau Hall Same-Day Clinic SW 13th Street Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SHS @ Dixon Dixon Recreation Center 425 SW 26th Street Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Q&A with Chief of Public Safety, Suzy Tannenbaum Interview conducted by Arianna Schmidt, News Contributor

What resources does The Department of Public Safety provide?

What safety support is provided for those on campus?

“The Oregon State University Department of Public Safety provides a myriad of resources and services to our campus community. Our public safety officers provide safety escorts, safety stand-bys, vehicle jumps, door unlocks and locks, residential and student life support, educational safety programs and information, fingerprinting, lost and found, security surveys, informational services, safety patrols and general security functions. “Our law enforcement arm of the Department of Public Safety is the Oregon State Police. Like any law enforcement entity, they provide safety patrols, emergency responses, criminal investigations and education presentations and resources.”

“We do have (emergency blue light phones) spread out to allow access to our students and staff at any time. We always have armed/unarmed personnel on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We also have a full dispatch center with professional staff that dispatches our officers and troopers to any emergent event or need on campus.” What information do you feel would be beneficial to incoming students and their families to know regarding safety? “OSU’s number one priority is safety. If our community is not safe, we can’t learn. We are a safe campus and we all play a role in that effort.

The OSU Department of Public Safety works hard to keep our students and staff safe. We are continually assessing our campus, providing informational feedback to our administration, making adjustments and updating our systems on campus to continually provide that safety. “An exciting add to this push, coming to campus in Fall 2018, we will have a new smartphone app called DamSafe that our students and staff can download and use. It will have a one-button touch to contact public safety, as well as a virtual companion that will allow family and friends to track students and staff across campus at any time of day, if they feel uneasy or just want to let their friends know that they made it safely to their destination. This app will also have all of our safety plans and protocols on the site.” How do you and your department promote

a safe campus? “We continually work with our internal and external community partners that assist us in this endeavor. We work together to provide a safe campus and enriching educational experience. The OSU Department of Public Safety has personal safety brochures, as well as informational brochures about the services we provide that we distribute at student events and informational fairs. We conduct interviews like this to inform our campus of the strides that we are making to keep OSU safe. We are also in the process of updating our website to make it more user friendly and effective.”

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SPORTS

Free athletic event tickets available to students New students invited to Reser Stadium to learn cheers, take class photo By JARRED BIERBRAUER Sports Reporter

From buzzer beaters to Hail Mary’s to game-winning shots, Oregon State University students can get free tickets to see athletic moments live, said Kyle Bjornstad, the associate athletic director and chief of staff for Oregon State University. “Attending Beaver Athletics events are a great opportunity to connect with other students and be a part of the great community we have here in the best college town in the Pac-12,” Bjornstad said via email.

Tickets to any of the 17 varsity Athletics events are free for any active student at OSU, Bjornstad said. Starting spring 2017, all items brought into any sporting event at OSU must be placed into a clear bag in order to enter the venue. According to the OSU Ticket Central Site, approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inch, one gallon clear, resealable plastic storage bags and small clutch bags no larger than 4 1/2 inches by 6 1/2 inches. Students can learn how to cheer on the OSU

football team at the Orange and Black Rally on the Tuesday of Welcome Week, said Steve Fenk, the associate athletic director for football and athletic communications. “Following convocation all new students are invited to Reser Stadium to hear head football coach and OSU graduate Jonathan Smith describe game-day traditions and expectations for the best student section in the country,” Fenk said. Additionally, the OSU Band will lead the school fight songs, and all students will be led onto the field for the official OSU class photo.

Fall 2018 home football schedule Sept. 8 vs. Southern Utah Sept. 22 vs. Arizona Oct. 6 vs. Washington State Oct. 20 vs. California

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L OGAN HOWE L L | ORAN GE MED I A NETWORK OSU running back Ryan Nall hurdles over a defender against Calorado on Oct. 15, 2017.

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Dixon Recreation Center fosters community, encourages physical activity Facilities offer sporting equipment, rentals, bike repairs By MUNIR ZAREA Sports Contributor From a 42-feet-tall climbing wall to a 1/10 mile indoor track, Dixon Recreation Center has students’ recreation needs covered. It is the place to sign up for intramural teams, get a bike tune up or rent out a variety of recreational equipment. The first floor is the largest, with two racquetball courts and three basketball courts, as well as ping pong tables and three badminton courts. Additionally, the floor houses two weight rooms, locker rooms and Stevens Natatorium complete with a hot tub, swimming lane pool, and dive well. Lastly, climbing walls with a variety of different obstacles are available, with staff on duty to train new climbers. The second floor has three multi-purpose rooms, a conference room, three basketball courts, two racquetball courts, a classroom and a conference room. The multi-purpose

rooms house fitness classes called “FitPass Classes” that include indoor cycling, resistance, studio and yoga. The third floor of Dixon overlooks Beaver baseball Goss Stadium that individuals can enjoy while using the 1/10 mile indoor track. Two squash courts and four racquetball courts are also available on the second floor

Adventure Leadership Institute

The Adventure Leadership Institute provides students a chance to take classes and rent out equipment, giving them an opportunity to get off campus and experience activities they may never have before. “ALI offers more than 20 classes through the school year from climbing and mountaineering to water-based classes such as canoeing and rafting, also less technical classes such as camp craft, backpacking and hiking,” Zahir Salim AlSibani, an ALI student manager, said via email. In addition to rentable mountaineering,

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climbing and camping equipment, ALI also offers boating equipment such as single or tandem inflatable kayaks, canoes, rafts and stand-up paddle boards, Al-Sibani said.

The Bike Shop

Dixon also has a bike shop where individuals can drop their bikes off for a tune up or to work on their bikes themselves. Tools and bike stands are provided by the shop for students’ use. “We sell basics like brake pads and bike tubes and you can purchase them at the Adventure Leadership Institute desk,” Nic Horn, a bike maintenance worker at the shop, said. “Most people come here to work on their brakes or change a flat tire.”

Intramural Leagues and Sports Clubs

Over 40 Intramural Sports leagues and tournaments are open to all students and RecSports members during the academic year. From flag football to inner tube water polo,

Dixon provides sports for all to enjoy. Additionally, Dixon offers many sports clubs individuals can join. A variety of clubs exist, from Cycling Club to Archery Club, and many sports in between. Sports clubs are available to all students of all skill levels.

Use a QR reader or Snapchat to view a list of all sports clubs offered through Dixon Recreation Center.

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Student Experience Center programs encourage student involvement Student-run organizations provide out-of classroom experiences By JARRED BIERBRAUER Sports Reporter Just east of the Memorial Union sits a four-story building known as the Student Experience Center, which houses 28 student programs and initiatives. Patty Jackson, the administrative assistant to the executive director of Student Leadership & Involvement, said students can get engaged with unique and diverse co-curricular activities through the SEC and what it offers. “The SEC houses programs that inspire leadership, engagement and involvement—and the building itself is a flagship for innovation and sustainable technology,” Jackson said via email. “The SEC is more than just a building— it’s an on-campus but out-of-the-classroom hub for students seeking an avenue toward leadership and experiential learning.” Brian Laird, the office specialist for Student Leadership & Involvement, said the SEC is a place dedicated to supporting students in making the most out of their college experience. Programs at the SEC are primarily focused on co-curricular engagement, meaning they offer experiences that compliment learning inside the classroom. “This exploration results in personal and professional development opportunities and can help students learn more about themselves, leadership, the diverse perspectives and values of others, the field or type of work they’re most interested in and how to best utilize their collective experiences moving forward,” Laird said via email.

Associated Students of OSU Located on the second floor of the SEC, the Associated Students of OSU is home to the university’s student government, as well as the umbrella organizations for services such as ASOSU SafeRide, ASOSU Legal Services and the ASOSU Office of Advocacy. Justin Bennett, the ASOSU president-elect for the 2018-19 academic year, said ASOSU works to connect students on OSU’s campus by advocating for students at both the state and federal levels, as well as providing leadership opportunities for students around diversity and community initiatives. “ASOSU is also responsible for recommending the student fee levels every year and allocates funding to multiple student fee-funded units—things like Athletics, Dixon Recreation Center and the Human Services Resource Center,” Bennett said via email.

OSU Program Council The OSU Program Council, located on the first floor of the SEC, holds social events and activities for OSU students and the community throughout the academic year. Events include Welcome Week activities, the Haunted Memorial Union, Northwest Spring Fest and DAM JAM, among others. Zack Simmons, the OSUPC director, said the organization is student fee-funded and runs through Student Leadership & Involvement. “Our focus is in giving students a social outlet to build community and make memories with those around them,” Simmons said via email.

Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life The Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life, housed on the third floor of the SEC, assists all students in getting involved with fraternity and sorority chapters at OSU. Johnny Peters, the assistant director of the center and member of Kappa Alpha Psi, said the department sponsors the governing councils for OSU-affiliated fraternities and sororities. “Individual fraternities and sororities are volunteer student organizations, and through that we do a chapter coaching model and work with them, as well as their headquarters in connection to campus,” Peters said.

Diversity & Cultural Engagement Diversity & Cultural Engagement, located on the second floor of the SEC, operates the seven Cultural Resource Centers located around campus. The seven locations include the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, the Centro Cultural César Chávez, the Ettihad Cultural Center, the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, the Pride Center and the Women’s Center. DCE also hosts many cultural events throughout the academic year, including culture-specific graduation ceremonies and community retreats.

Orange Media Network Orange Media Network is a student-run media outlet located on the fourth floor of the SEC. OMN houses a newspaper, three magazines, a TV station, a radio station and other departments that students can get involved with. The Daily Barometer is a newspaper that covers news, sports and student life topics. Beaver’s Digest is a student lifestyle magazine dedicated to a wide range of stories from around

ORANGE MED IA NETWORK ARCHIVES The Student Experience Center is located off of Jefferson Way. It is home to multiple student groups, with various opportunities for engagement and employment.

campus, which took the place of the yearbook. DAMchic is a fashion magazine focused on trends, particularly those that apply to college students. Prism is an art and literary journal concentrated on local art and providing a platform for the community to express themselves through art and writing. 88.7 KBVR-FM fosters a community of over 200 student DJs, and KBVR-TV hosts weekly shows on Comcast channel 26, all produced by students.

The Craft Center also hosts events throughout the academic year, including Mandala Mondays where students can hand-draw mandala designs with markers and pencils. The Student Experience Center is open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Craft Center is open Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Center Located in the basement of the SEC, the Craft Center gives students the opportunity and tools to create a variety of art. According the Craft Center’s website, students are provided with the opportunity to explore their interests in ceramics, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, paper arts, photography, woodworks and technology arts.

Use a QR reader or Snapchat to visit the Student Leadership & Involvement website.

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Undergraduate research is accessible for all majors Research opportunities available to first-year students By AVALON KELLY News Contributor Within every college at Oregon State University, undergraduate students are conducting research on topics ranging from robotics to ancient texts to educational materials and more. Any student at OSU, regardless of class standing or major, can take advantage of research opportunities. Additionally, departments provide funding to give students a chance to earn money during their experiences. Sophie Pierszalowski, an undergraduate research coordinator for the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and the Arts, has worked on research engagement at OSU for four years. She started as a coordinator for the STEM Leaders program, which helps first-year students from underrepresented backgrounds enter a research position during their second term. “One of the things that we’ve been trying to focus on since I came on in August was breaking down the misconception that research is only in STEM fields,” Pierszalowski said. “There’s definitely a lot of amazing research going on in STEM fields here at OSU, but there’s also a lot of amazing research going on in the College of

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Liberal Arts, in the College of Business.” Examples of undergraduate research include analyses of ancient texts for themes of vegetarianism and human-animal relationships, Pierszalowski said. Another group of students has been working on interdisciplinary research, developing educational materials and curricula for teaching children about forestry and wildlife. “Anyone can do research,” Pierszalowski said. “That’s another misconception, a lot of students feel like they aren’t ready or they don’t have the skills yet, but research is really designed to really jump in and develop those skills as you go. I think there are projects out there for everyone, so students that are brand new to OSU can get started with research right away.” Skills learned in research positions can translate outside of academics and help improve many essential soft skills—skills relating to human interaction and cooperation, Pierszalowski said. These include experiences in collaboration, communication with others, critical thinking and working independently. “You’re grappling with things outside of the classroom that you have to bring knowledge from other areas and all of those

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things are really important skills for humans to have in any endeavor moving forward,” Pierszalowski said. Another benefit Pierszalowski has seen in students conducting is a boost in confidence. “A lot of students end up doing research and it either clarifies what career path they want moving forward or it kind of does the opposite and tells you that you might not be interested in this field, time to try something else,” Pierszalowski said. If research sounds intriguing, resources are available to first-year students to help jump-start a research career. The URSA office offers drop-in advising hours for students to stop by and ask questions or even get help sending emails to professors they are interested in working with. “I think any and every student should come in here once, at least, to chat with us because even if they don’t have questions specifically about research, we can guide them elsewhere if they’re looking for something else,” Pierszalowski said. During fall term, URSA offers a workshop called Research Ready, a free opportunity for students to learn about the basics of research on campus and how to get started. They also bring in a panel of faculty to answer student questions and help deconstruct the process of beginning undergraduate research. Additionally, URSA Engage specifically assists first- and second-year students in connecting with faculty to conduct projects with them, Pierszalowski said. The students are partnered with a mentor, given a stipend and have 15 weeks to complete a project,. Information for these workshops and programs can be found on the URSA website. The office drop-in advising hours during fall term 2018 are noon-2 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in Waldo Hall room 140. “Our door is always open. We’re only an email away,” Pierszalowski said. “It’s literally our job to help students navigate the process

AKSHAY PAWAR | ORANGE MED IA NETWORK Atrias is a robot designed by mechanical, industrial and manufacturing engineering research students.

of starting undergraduate research or creative work with faculty, so I really want them to come by drop-in advising hours or shoot us an email just to see what we offer and how they can benefit from our services.”

MEET THE LEADERS

MEET THE 2018 START LEADERS JESSICA CHANCEY

MADELINE SHEVELAND

S H E / H E R S ; G R A N T S PA S S , O R E . What do you remember most about your START experience?

S H E / H E R S ; C A N B Y, O R E . What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

I remember the small groups the most. I was able to meet new people who were in the same position as me. They all felt the same way I did and it made me feel more confident.

Get involved, even if you’re nervous or scared to do something do it nervous or afraid. I guarantee you will not regret it in the long run.

BRENNA LANNING

SHE/HERS; IRVINE, ORE. What is your favorite part of OSU? My favorite part of OSU is the proximity to the mountains and the beach, as well as all of the surrounding forest. There are so many places to go hiking!

CAMERON BRIDGES

SHELBY TANKENSON

SHE/HERS;

THOUSAND OAKS, C A L I F. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen? What you put into an experience is what you will get out of it so get involved!

LINDSAY BONILLA

H E / H I S ; S A N D I E G O , C A L I F. What is your favorite part of OSU?

S H E / H E R S ; L O N G B E A C H , C A L I F. What is your favorite part of OSU?

The humble people and atmosphere.

Beaver pride is everywhere on campus and everyone on campus feels like family!

IVORY CARROL

REBEKAH CLEARY

S H E / H E R S ; C O R VA L L I S , O R E . What do you remember most about your START experience?

S H E / H E R S ; L A K E E L S I N O R E , C A L I F. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

I remember the friends I made that I then lived with in the dorms. It was a great opportunity to meet friends before I entered campus and moved into the dorms.

Don’t trust first impressions! Whether you think someone fits into a specific category, or encounter a difficult or intimidating professor, keep an open mind and you might be pleasantly surprised.

KENDRA HOWARD

TROY HAGWO OD

SHE/HERS; SALEM, ORE. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

H E / H I S ; Y R E K A , C A L I F. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

Leave your door open! It’s the best way to meet new people and the easiest way.

Talk to your professors, they are great resources.

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MEET THE LEADERS

MEET THE 2018 START LEADERS ANDREW ROCKHOLD H E / H I S ; C O R VA L L I S , O R E .

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT YOUR START EXPERIENCE?

My small group! Our START leader could tell we were all very nervous to be spending the entire day together as strangers but she made sure we broke out of our comfort zones and got to know each other.

MARISSA BERTUCCIO

S H E / H E R S ; M I L L S T O N E T O W N S H I P, N . J .

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF OSU?

The people here are incredibly open and willing to help anyone.

ABBY NAGEL

SHE/HERS; TROUTDALE, ORE.