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Heather French Associate Dean of Student Affairs Director of Campus Life french@hnu.edu (510) 436-1294	Andrea Melrose Assistant Director of Campus Life Coordinator of Campus Activities & New Student Programs melrose@hnu.edu (510) 436-1290

**Orientation Interns**
Marianna Cardona Class Status: Senior Major: Business with concentrations in International Business & Marketing Hometown: Martinez, CA Advice for New Students: "Attend as much of the orinetation as you can, because you will learn so much about the HNU community while meeting new people."	Gabriel Ching Class Status: Junior Major: Liberal Studies Hometown: Kaneohe, HI Advice for New Students: "Don't look at adversity with fear; look at it with confidence and the knowledge that you'll succeed."
Junuen-Mariah (Junie) Galindo Class Status: Senior Major: Psychology; Minors in Communications and Intercultural Peace & Justice Studies Hometown: Oakland, CA Advice for New Students: " Rewards are never immediate."	Tyler Kawaguchi Class Status: Senior Major: Psychology; Minor in Math Hometown: Fremont, CA Advice for New Students: "Try many new things. You never know what you like until you try it."

Orientation Team

April Aggacid Class Status: Junior Major: Crimonology Hometown: Honolulu, HI Advice for New Students: Be yourself and have an open mind. Have fun!	Ashley Harrinauth Class Status: Graduate Student Major: Counseling Psychology & Business Administration Hometown: Fairfield, CA Advice for New Students: Check in with your advisors and teachers constantly!	Ashley Sohltalab Class Status: Sophomore Major: Sports Biology; Minor in Criminology Hometown: Concord, CA Advice for New Students: "College is going to be the best time of your lives, so make sure to enjoy it, and don't be afraid to meet new people!"	Bianca Guzman Class Status: Junior Major: Sports Management & Business Management; Minor in Marketing Hometown: San Francisco, CA Advice for New Students: "Have fun, but know your priorities."
Breana Banuelos Class Status: Sophomore Major: 2+2 Nursing Hometown: Oceanside, CA Advice for New Students: "Get involved at school to avoid homesickness but keep a balanced life and maintain good grades in all your classes."	Carolina Rodriguez Class Status: Sophomore Major: Psychology Hometown: Dinuba, CA Advice for New Students: "I recommend the Tutwiler, Mississppi/Habitat for Humanity trip. When I went, it was great helping out and getting out of my comfort zone."	Daniella Reyes Class Status: Sophomore Major: History Hometown: Brentwood, CA Advice for New Students: "Just be yourself and have fun. Be open to new friends, new people, and new experiences."	Deni Yandell Class Status: Sophomore Major: Liberal Studies Hometown: Brentwood, CA Advice for New Students: "Make as many friends as possible when starting this new step in your life. Don't be shy!"
Destany Charles Class Status: Sophomore Major: Undeclared; Minor in Sociology Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Advice for New Students: "Don't be afraid to ask questions. HNU is very welcoming, and there is always someone there to help you out when you need it."	Erika-Joy Ogden Class Status: Sophomore Major: 2+2 Nursing Hometown: American Canyon, CA Advice for New Students: "Making the right friends in college is something you should really do. In high school. you went to your parents for constant support. In college, it is good to find dependable friends who can support you socially and academically."	Haneen Salameh Class Status: Sophomore Major: Nursing Hometown: San Mateo, CA Advice for New Students: "Get ourside of your comfort zone during Orientation. Try different activities and be a little more outgoing. It sounds scary at first, but you might just surprise yourself!"	Isabel Figueroa Class Status: Junior Major: Psychology Hometown: Daly City, CA Advice for New Students: "Be outgoing and meet new people. Get out of your comfort zone."
Jared Realin Class Status: Sophomore Major: Biological Sciences Hometown: Union City, CA Advice for New Students: "Stock up on Febreeze. It's crucial."	Michelle Joya Class Status: Junior Major: Psychology; Minor in Sociology Hometown: San Francisco/Daly City, CA Advice for New Students: "Have fun! Be open to exploring, meeting new people, and be yourself."	Navdeep Dhaliwal Class Status: Junior Major: Nursing Hometown: Clovis, CA Advice for New Students: "Have fun, be positive, and don't be afraid to try new things. Your college years, especially your freshman year, will be memories that you will cherish and remember forever."	Nicole Ochoa Class Status: Sophomore Major: Criminology Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA Advice for New Students: "Keep a positive attitude, and always remember that it is a privelege to attend HNU. Also, communicate with family often and make an effort to stay close to friends from home!"
Raquel Ross Class Status: Sophomore Major: Business major with a double concentration in management & marketing; Minor in African-American Studies Hometown: Oakland, CA Advice for New Students: "Get involved in different clubs at HNU. It helps to get to know people and make new friends."	Wilfred (Angelo) Rivera Class Status: Junior Major: Criminology & Sociology; Minor in Psychology Hometown: Pittsburgh, CA Advice for New Students: "Be yourself--do not conform to anyone else just to fit in with the crowd."

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