Get Ready for Wes

Adri Bollinger

Hi! I’m Adri (She/They), a Theater major and Film minor from Buffalo, NY! I’m involved in a ton of art, writing, and theater activities on campus, and I’m also a Major Representative for the Theater department. My favorite part of being at Wes is absolutely the people — I’ve met some of my best friends in the world here, and have made connections with some absolutely incredible professors. A fun fact about me is that I’ve done a year of circus training!

Amina Mednicoff-Misra

Hi! I'm Amina (she/her pronouns) and I'm in the class of 2024. I'm from Amherst, Massachusetts–just up the Connecticut River from here! I'm an English and Education Studies double major and am especially interested in creative writing. On campus, I'm involved in Wesleyan Democratic Socialists, a big-tent leftist activism group, and I'm a copy editor for The Argus. I've also been in some very fun student-run theater productions. I love being a Wesleyan student because of all the people here–students, staff, faculty, and more–who care so much about the community and work to make it a better place for everyone.

Andrew Engel

Andrew (he/him) is a rising junior from Chesterton, Indiana. Majoring in MB&B and Neuro, he also works in the Melón Lab on campus. Andrew is on a pre-med track, but is incredibly interested in research in genetics and neuroscience so may be going the MD/PhD route. He is also a Peer Tutor and one of the co-coordinators for WesReads/WesMath, which provides classroom assistance in Middletown elementary schools. Andrew's favorite part of Wes is definitely the wide variety of vegan options during the school year, and how beautiful campus looks during snowfall.

Andrew Steinert

Hi! My name is Andrew Steinert and I am a rising junior from Belmont, Massachusetts! I am majoring in MB&B (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry) as well as minoring in chemistry. At Wesleyan I am on the Men's Crew team, and take part in Wes Food Rescue. Additionally, I am a member of the Coolon Lab, where I do research on yeast and drosophila (fruit flies). On campus I like going to Shabbat dinners with Chabad, and spending way too much time in Usdan with friends. A fun fact about me is that I can juggle five balls.

Audrey Johnson

Hello! My name is Audrey, I go by she/her pronouns, and I am a rising sophomore from Northampton, MA. My intended majors are Psychology and Government, but I also love studying anthropology and philosophy. Outside of the classroom, I love to sing with my a capella group, play guitar, and spend time outside. My favorite thing about Wes is the connectedness between students, and seeing friendly faces every time I'm out walking around campus. A fun fact about me is that I've driven along (almost) the entire East Coast (from Florida to Massachusetts) in 24 hours!

Avanthi Chen

Hey everyone! My name is Avanthi Chen (she/they), and I'm from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. I am part of the class of 2025, and am majoring in History, and minoring in Environmental Studies and East Asian Studies. On campus, I work as a Sexual Violence Prevention Intern at WesWell, Wesleyan's Health and Wellness Center, and have participated in some identity groups throughout my time here at Wesleyan, like the South Asian student group on campus. My favorite part about Wes is the community I've found here!

Bella Rosenblatt

Hello! My name is Bella (she/her), and I’m from Manhattan, NYC. I am a rising sophomore, a prospective Music and Science in Society double major, and I am pre-med! I am a part of the Wesleyan Doula Project, which provides abortion doula care to the Middletown and Middlesex county area, and I am one the presidents of Westco, which is a dorm that focuses on art, music, and self-expression. My favorite part of Wesleyan is the music scene! I am the singer in two awesome bands here, I’m in an acapella group called Quasimodal, and I also help to plan fun musical events and concerts.

Brianna Bembry

Hi! I’m Brianna (she/her), I’m from Queens NYC, and a rising junior double majoring in Education and Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies. I’m also a Prep for Prep alum. Outside of being an OL, I’m a member of Burlesque and I currently work as the Communications and Events intern for our University Network for Human Rights. I’ve grown to find comfort in my time here at Wesleyan – some of my favorite moments are spent outside in the grass, during dance rehearsals and club meetings, or while venturing off campus for boba. Academically, I’ve met lovely and supportive faculty here while trying my hand at whatever piques my interest, from ASL to Afro-Brazilian Dance to student forums. Please don’t hesitate to reach out about anything. I’m excited to meet and get to know you all!

Brianna Johnson

Hey, what's good? I'm Brianna, but everyone calls me Bri. I'm a senior (class of 2024) double majoring in Sociology and African American Studies! I'm from Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY and have rich Jamaican and Cuban roots. On campus, I'm involved in many things (some might say too many things); I'm a director of X-Tacy The Collective, a member of FXT hip hop dance team, and a vocalist for Black Raspberry, the first all-Black music collective at Wesleyan. I also serve on the boards for Mic Check and the Womxn of Color Collective, and I was the previous house manager of the Womxn of Color House. My favorite things about Wesleyan are the vibrant and talented performing arts spaces (especially for students of color) and the community of people you find that make the experience all worth it!

Cadence Rosenblum

Hi! My name is Cadence Rosenblum (she/her), and I am a Junior from Boston, MA. I am a double major in Dance and Psychology, and I am minoring in Education Studies. I love dance on campus! I am the co-director of Precision Ensemble, a contemporary/jazz dance group, and I am also a member of Troupe, a hip hop dance group. Aside from that, I work at Red and Black cafe, and am involved in the frisbee scene!

Christian Diaz Herrera

Hi everyone! I'm Chris(He/Him) and I'm part of the class of 2025. I'm a math and computer science major through the 3-2 engineering program, I'm from the Bronx and I'm on the Wrestling team. My favorite part of being at Wes is the community, since being on a small campus makes it easier to make friends. A fun fact about me is that I taught myself how to backflip.

CJ Joseph

Hi friends! My name is CJ (she/her), and I'm a triple major in American Studies, Education Studies, Theatre, and Pre-Law in the class of 2025! I'm from Monroe Township, NJ, and work at the Resource Center on campus. My activities include BSU, SpikeTape, and dance, and I am getting into Mock Trial soon! My favorite part of Wesleyan is that we're not competitive here, and the administration always looks for new ways to be inclusive. WesWell and the Resource Center are constantly finding ways to expand, making it easier to feel seen. Excited to meet you all :)

Claire Scott

Hi, I'm Claire (they/she)! I'm class of 2024 and a Science in Society and Spanish double major. I transferred to Wes as a sophomore, and I've loved my experience so far. I work on various mental and sexual wellness projects on campus, and I play frisbee with Vicious Circles. In my free time, I love to hike, run, and write music. My favorite part of being at Wes is the freedom to explore. I've taken classes across disciplines, I studied abroad in Madrid, and I've made unique and amazing friends.

Connie Chapman

Hello Everyone! My name is Connie Chapman (she/her). I am a rising junior majoring in Neuroscience and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Here on campus, I am the captain of the Wesleyan Boxing Club and a performer in Prometheus, our school's fire dancing troop. When not in class, I am usually with friends or hanging out in Exley or both. And I look forward to meeting all the new students on campus this fall!

Cristi Gonzalez

Hi! I am Cristi (she/her), a rising Junior from Venezuela pursuing a Computer Science and Music double major. I am part of Prometheus (the fire spinning club), Onomatopoeia (acapella group), Rho Ep (women's society), Waste Management (jazz band), and I work for the Office of International Student Affairs as their Communications intern and as a technician for Instructional Media Services. I love how willing Wesleyan students are to help each and how Wesleyan freely allows you to explore your interests!

Cyrus Yuen

Hello! I’m Cyrus (she/her), hailing from San Francisco. I’m a rising junior majoring in Physics, and I’ve also declared an IDEAS minor. I’m on Prometheus, the fire spinning group, the farm, sound co-op, and I was a CA for intro physics lab. If I’m honest, I really didn’t want to go to school so far away from home. Getting plopped half the way across the globe forced me to get a whole lot stronger, and I think I’m all the better for it. I’m looking forward to meeting you all, and helping you get used to college life, whatever that’s going to mean for you!

Danae Williams

Hey everyone! My name’s Danae Williams, and I use she/they pronouns. I’m a junior (Class of ‘25) from Harlem, NYC double majoring in Psychology and Dance. I’m involved in quite a number of activities here on campus, most being dance related! I’m one of the co-captains on the Wes Cheerleading Team, and the Choreographer for the only all Black music band, Black Raspberry. I’m a member of the hip-hop dance team X-tacy, and I’m also the Social Chair Coordinator and Risk Manager for the Psi Upsilon Fraternity!

My favorite part of being a Wes student is really finding my community here on campus, especially in the safe spaces that uplift and honor diversity for the queer and student of color population. Whether I’m performing at a dance showcase or cheering at a basketball game, I know that I will have friends that will be there to cheer me on! I love all of the connections that I’ve been building during my time here because I always feel supported and loved even when I’m not on campus!

David Jusino

Hello class of 2027! My name is David. I use he/him pronouns, and I'm a rising junior from Lynn, Massachusetts. I am a Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MB&B) and Neuroscience & Behavior (NS&B) double major with a Chemistry minor. I run the social media account for Wesleyan's Minority Association of Pre-medical students. I am a board member for the Wesleyan Weightlifting And Fitness Awareness club. I conduct research for Professor Candice Etson. For fun, I like to play basketball, watch the concert performances on campus, and listen to music. I am excited to meet all of you here on campus. I am looking forward to being a part of your orientation experience!

David Tu

Hey there! My name’s David Tu (he/him/his) and I’m a rising sophomore at Wesleyan (class of 2026). I’m originally from Tampa, Florida but I just moved to the Bay Area last summer to a town called Santa Rosa, about an hour north of San Francisco. Usually, I wouldn’t have declared my major until the end of my sophomore year. However, since I’ve committed to the College of Social Studies (CSS), I had to apply my spring semester. On top of that, I’m interested in Sociology or Government. My favorite thing about Wes is probably the small, but dedicated student body, which means you’ll see a lot of familiar faces in your time here.

Delia Jaffe

Hi everyone! I’m Delia Jaffe (she/her) and my home is Abington, PA which is right outside of Philadelphia (go birds!). I’m a sophomore at Wes and a prospective Molecular Biology and Biochemistry major thinking about also dabbling in Economics. On campus, I am a part of WesMaSS (Wesleyan Mathematics and Science Scholars) and Chabad. I also work for Upward Bound where I go to the local high schools to tutor and mentor first-generation and low-income students. My favorite part about Wes is the variety of people here who are all so passionate about what they are doing!

Elena Cruz-Aquino

Hi, my name is Elena Cruz-Aquino. My pronouns are she/her. I’m Class of 2026 and I’m an intended psychology major and French minor. I am from the NY area. I am one of the coordinators of of the Foster Connection club here on campus. I’ve also done dance here at Wes. My favorite part of being at Wes has to be the people I’ve met. My favorite part of being a Wesleyan student is getting to know my professors. I love to dance and bake. I am adopted and fun fact I also have a sister who’s in my year who attends Wes as well.

Elijah Davis

Hi! My name’s Elijah(he/him), I’m from NYC, and I’m a member of the class of 2026. I haven’t decided on a major quite yet, but I’m thinking about potentially majoring in psychology. I’m a huge music fan, and the music culture here is definitely my favorite part about Wes. I try to go to as many concerts here as I can. I’m also a part of Aural Wes, where we run a blog dedicated to talking about music on or off campus, and meet to talk about music.

Ella Weiner

Hi freshies! My name is Ella (she/her), I'm from NYC (east village is the best village) and I am in the class of '26. Here at Wes I am an Office Assistant at the OSI, and a part of Outdoors club! I also play viola and bass--kind of. I love that when you're here, there are ALWAYS things to try, places to be, people to meet! If you're bored, just look around you. With students striving to make Wesleyan a happy place for everyone, I was shocked when I first started calling Wes "home" after a month...and it all starts with orientation :).

Hannah Phan

I'm in the class of 2025. I major in Biology and minor in Dance! I'm also from Dallas, TX! You might see me dancing for KDC, doing yoga at WesBAM!, learning some moves at Wes Latin & Ballroom, or lifting at the gym in the morning. I’m all for wellness and health, and I love that Wesleyan’s curriculum allows me to balance my STEM major with the things that I also love in a community that supports me.

Isaac Moss

Hey! My name is Isaac and I’m a junior. I’m a gender studies and physics major, and I’m a member of WILDWes, Long Lane Farm, Prometheus Fire Arts, and WESU Radio. I’m from Baltimore, MD, but currently live in Chicago. My favorite place on the Wesleyan campus is the acre-large permaculture garden that I maintain with WILDWes, and one of my favorite things to do on campus is host potlucks with my friends. I’m excited to help y’all get to know Wes!

Isaac Platt Zolov

Hello! My name is Isaac (he/him), and I’m in the class of 2026 from Brooklyn, NY! I am a prospective East Asian Studies and Education Studies double-major with a minor in Civic Engagement. Outside the classroom, I am a coordinator for Cardinal Kids, a Wesleyan student run program where we teach after school at Middletown elementary schools, as well as a member of Sunrise Movement Wesleyan and Mahjong Club. A fun fact about me is that I’m a huge foodie and have rated almost every Usdan meal that I’ve ever had.

Jackson Palmer

Hi everyone! My name is Jackson (he/him). I’m a rising sophomore, from Locust Valley, NY, on the north shore of Long Island, and I’m a prospective music and theater double major. Outside the classroom, I like to get involved with department and student-run theater productions, sing in three of Wes’ a cappella groups (The Mixolydians, Quasimodal, and Slender James), go on trips with the Outing Club, and work as a music tutor in Middletown. My favorite part of Wesleyan is all of the kind, brilliant people on campus that make me feel so warm and welcome! This is my first time working as an Orientation Leader, and I’m so excited to welcome all of you to Wes!

Jacob Pofsky

What's Up! My name is Jacob Pofsky (He/Him). I'm from Los Angeles, California, and I’m a Rising Junior, in the class of 2025. I’m a double major, in Psychology and Education Studies, and a member of the Varsity Basketball Team. My favorite part about being a student at Wesleyan is the diversity of the student-body, and the inclusive environment the school has created. I’m excited to meet all of you and welcome you into the Wesleyan Family. Roll Cards’!

Jenny Ongele

Hey! My name is Jenny Ongele (she/her), and I'm from LA. I'm a rising sophomore and a prospective Film major with a Human Rights Advocacy minor. On campus, I'm involved in the SOC Fashion Show, Fray Magazine, Eclectic Society, and Film Workshop.

My favorite part about Wesleyan University is the collaborative and community-based culture. Despite being an elite institution, there is no sense of competition or hostility in the academic environment. Instead, it is an extremely welcoming space for students with myriad interests.

Jess Moy

Hey! My name is Jess (she/her) and I am a senior. This is my second year as an orientation leader and I am so excited to come back for one last ride. Inside of the classroom I am a double major in Government and Sociology. Outside of the classroom I play golf for Wesleyan athletics. I am also a tour guide for the office of admissions, a member of the GoKarting club, and take part in Hysterics (a stand up comedy group). A fun fact about me is that I studied abroad twice: once for a semester in Copenhagen and the other was to do a summer long archeological excavation in Israel with a professor. While I love traveling abroad, I most definitely miss the Wesleyan community and Star and Crescent dinners with my best friends when I am gone. See you all in August!

Justice Carrenard

My Name is Justice Carrenard and I am part of the class of 2025. I am double majoring in Psychology and Film Studies and I am from New York City. My pronouns are He/Him, and my favorite part about Wesleyan is the community and how easy it is to connect with people.

Kat Struhar

Hi y'all! My name is Kat and I'm from Prince Frederick, Maryland. I'm a rising junior majoring in English, and I also love to take classes in FGSS, History, and Sociology. On campus, my favorite things to do are write and edit for The Wesleyan Argus, work for Shapiro Writing Center, and hang out with my friends in the Alpha Delta Phi literary society—when I'm not too busy scrolling endlessly through WesMaps. Welcome to Wes!

Kelsey Onyia

Hey, I'm Kelsey (she/her)! I'm from Brooklyn, New York and I'm in the Class of 2026 and plan to double major in Psychology and English. I'm a part of Black Raspberry, a music collective on campus. Aside from that, I write different genres of literature and play bass in my free time. Honestly, Wesleyan is pretty awesome because we're able to actively participate in academics and hobbies that truly interest us, even allowing us to fuse the two together. Because of that, I've met so many great people and can't wait to meet more this upcoming fall!

Lacy George

Hi! Super excited to meet you all! My name is Lacy, I use she/her pronouns, I’m from Seattle, and I’m part of the class of 2026. I am involved in the outdoors club, Traverse Square, and the WesMath program. My favorite part of being at Wesleyan is the people I am surrounded by. I have had incredibly passionate and engaging professors who I know care about me as a student, and I have learned so much from my peers. I have met some of my best friends here and am super excited to continue being a part of the Wesleyan community!

Lael Blackmore

My name is Lael Blackmore, I use she / her pronouns, I am an incoming sophomore in the class of 2026, and I'm from Seattle, Washington. I'm a pre-med double major in Neuroscience and Behavior and Science in Society. Outside of my majors, I love taking classes in Spanish, music, and animal studies. I am in an a cappella group and a dance club called Collective Motion, and have also done the dance choreography for a musical. My favorite part of being a Wes student is that whatever interests you might have, you will find someone here who shares that interest.

Lily Rudofsky

I’m Lily (she/they), class of 2025, from Brooklyn, NY. I’m a Biology and E&ES major, REES minor. On campus I attend WesWis meetings, Samovar, rock climb, and am a member of ADP. Last year I worked for IMS and currently I am working for the Joe Webb Peoples Museum and in an MB&B lab. My favorite part of being a wesleyan student is spending hours digging through old manuscripts and letters in the special collections and archives.

Lincoln Turner

Hello everyone I'm Lincoln Turner (he/him)! I am a theater major in the Class of 2025 and was born and raised in Dallas Texas! I am involved in Spike Tape, a student theater organization, Mic Check, a performance based event that supports and highlights artists, musicians, and performers of color, and SPARC, an student organization that reserves times that the 92 Theater can be used for performances. My favorite part of being at Wesleyan are the opportunities to forge my own path, grow into my own, and find my community! Fun facts about me include I'm a huge musical theater nerd and I make my own music!

Macy Miller

Hi! My name is Macy (she/her), I’m in the class of 2024, and I’m a double history and government major. I’m originally from NYC but moved to Boulder, CO when I was 14. I’m on the women’s rugby team, the history majors committee, the political journal, and ASHA where I teach sex education to high schoolers. My favorite part of Wesleyan are the relationships I’ve been able to forge with my professors here.

Maisie Wrubel

Hi! My name is Maisie (she/her, ‘26), and I'm a rising sophomore from Los Angeles, California! I’m a College of Letters major with a potential double major in something else, but I don’t know for sure yet. At Wesleyan, I do layout for the Argus, contribute to Aural Wes (Wesleyan's student-run music blog), am a member of Wesleyan Democratic Socialists, and am a WESU (Wesleyan/Middletown’s radio station) DJ. My favorite part about being at Wes is the omnipresence of music, from student bands performing every weekend to open mic nights to the general love of music on campus!

Maze Labowitz

Hi! I'm Maze (they/them), in the class of 2026, from Northridge, CA. I'm an intended computer science major, but I'm excited that I get to explore my passions for music, visual design, and game development through classes here, too! One of my favorite parts of being at Wes is getting to see my friends perform in many of the talented musical, acting, and improv groups on campus. I really loved my orientation experience and I'm so happy to help make it great for you all, too!

Meera Das

Hi everyone! My name is Meera Das, and I'm part of the class of 2026. I use she/her pronouns. I am a prospective physics and dance double major from Austin, Texas. I’m part of Precision Ensemble, a student dance group, mainly focused on contemporary, modern, and jazz techniques. We have one performance every semester, and it’s one of my favorite parts of being at Wesleyan. Being surrounded by so many talented people is inspiring. The arts are such an important part of Wesleyan, and that’s one of the reasons I love this school so much.

Mia Shenkman

My name is Mia (she/her) and I'm from Arlington, VA. On campus I am involved in student theater, the Wesleyan Jewish Community, and I sing as a member in Wesleyan's Jewish Acapella Group: The Mazeltones! I also learned how to DJ this year and am part of the non-male DJ collective called Sirens. One of my favorite things about Wesleyan is the amount of creative opportunities they have in the arts and beyond. The weekends here are filled with performances of all kinds and the creative student body cultivates a truly engaging campus environment.

Michaela Somers

Hi! My name is Michaela, I use she/her pronouns, and I’m a prospective Earth and Environmental Science and Education Studies major :) I’m part of the class of 2026 and from Wilmington, Delaware. Some of my favorite parts of my time at Wes have been joining the Mock Trial team, playing in the Wind Ensemble, exploring the nature around campus, and writing and crafting in my free time. Welcome to Wes!! :-)

Milan Yorke

Hey, My name is Milan A. Yorke, I am a Sophomore double majoring in Psychology and the College of Integrated Sciences. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I am from Ansonia CT (about 10-15 minutes outside of New Haven) and I am a Peer Health Advocate, a Founder of the Black Undergraduate Medical Association, a Bystander Intervention Proctor, I was a Biology Teaching Assistant, I am on the Wesleyan Women's Golf team, and the DEI/SAAC representative for my team! I love the family I have created within the Wesleyan Community, I find that at times the people I have surrounded myself with drive me to work harder, as well as, allow me to know when it's time to take a break. Welcome to Wes and enjoy the time you have! I love the journey I have started and I can not wait to help you start yours!

Naomi Ellis

Hi!! My name is Naomi and I’m a rising junior from Santa Barbara, CA :) I am so excited to be one of your orientation leaders! I’m majoring in FGSS (Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies) and planning to minor in IDEAS (Integrated Design, Engineering, & Applied Science). I am involved in the Wesleyan Jewish Community(WJC), the outing club, the Wesleyan Local Food Co-Op, and Long Lane farm. I love running, skiing, aerial (like cirque du soleil), and reading. I can’t wait to see you all soon and welcome you to Wesleyan!

Nate Zola

My name is Nate Zola (He/Him) and I am a member of the class of 2025. I'm from the District of Columbia and take part in numerous campus activities/clubs including Men's Lacrosse, LEGO club, AFROTC at Yale, and on-campus music performances. My favorite part about Wes is the work hard, play hard attitude. A highlight of my time here so far was performing at Battle of the Bands in the Westco Cafe!

Naysa Abraham

Hey y'all! My name is Naysa and I am a rising sophomore at Wes. I'm from Rocky Hill, Connecticut, which is just a couple of towns over from here. Currently I'm a part of Eclectic and Sound Co-Op. I'm a prospective Government major and Caribbean Studies minor. My favorite thing about Wes has been the spontaneous friendships that form at concerts, parties, classes, and extracurriculars. The sunshine also goes a long way on this campus so I can't wait for all of you to enjoy picnics and stargazing on Foss. Welcome to Wes and I'm so excited to meet you!

Nicholas Koh

My name is Nicholas Koh but I go by Nico. I am in the class of 2026 and am from Piedmont, California(Bay Area). I am a prospective economics and psychology double major and enjoy writing for the Wesleyan Business Review and being a part of the Korean Student Association on campus. My favorite part of being a student at Wesleyan is the overarching sense of community fostered throughout campus. One fun fact about me is that I love skiing! Thank you for reading.

Noa Yassky

Hey everyone! My name is Noa (she/her) and I’m from NYC. I’m in the class of 2025 and I’m double-majoring in Psychology and Science in Society (SISP). On campus, I love getting involved in music. This past year, I was a songwriter for SMAC (Satirical Musical About College). I’m also in a band called Solar Plunge where I sing lead and play the guitar. Aside from music, I’m a member of Women’s Rugby, One For the World, and outing club. What I love about Wesleyan is the the amount of opportunity you get to explore your interests! Can’t wait to meet you all!!

Nolan Lewis

Hey everyone! I'm Nolan (he/him/his) and I'm a rising junior from Washington, D.C., although I was born and partially raised in Los Angeles. I'm double-majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior and the College of East Asian Studies (CEAS) with a concentration in Literature and Culture—I just got back from studying abroad in Taiwan! I'm a member of the Black Undergraduate Medical Association (BUMA) and two acapella groups (The Wesleyan Spirits & Triple Major) as well as being an independent musician on campus. And yes, I still have time to maintain a social life. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Nyahera Santeliz

Hi everyone! My name is Nya Santeliz (she/her) and I am rising junior from Albany, NY. I am majoring in Film and double minoring in African American Studies and College of East Asian Studies. I love to dance and on campus I am part of X-Tacy Hip Hop Collective and K-pop Dance Crew. I am also president and founder of Wesleyan Shakespeare Society! In my free time, I love to watch movies and shows with my friends! My favorite part of being a Wesleyan student is the opportunity to take a variety interesting classes with professors who really care about their students. Fun Fact: My MBTI type is ENFP :)

Olivia Bowers

Hi there! My name is Olivia Bowers, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m a rising junior, and I’m a Government and Environmental Studies double major with a minor in Education Studies. I’m originally from Charlottesville, VA, and I grew up hiking and running in the Appalachian mountains, so I love doing a lot of outdoors activities while I’m at school through Wesleyan’s Outing Club! When I’m not camping or polar plunging in Miller’s Pond (a Wesleyan favorite), I tutor at the Traverse Square Afterschool Program, play on the women’s rugby team, and perform music at Wes Weekly Open Mic. My favorite part about being at Wes is getting to be friends with so many kind, passionate, and engaged people, and I am super excited to meet so many more of them (you all) this fall!

Philip Park

Hi, my name is Philip Park and I am an Economics and Psychology major in the class of 2025. I am from Wayne, New Jersey, and I am on the Basketball and Baseball teams and am also a member of the Road to Finance Club and the Wesleyan Investment Group. My favorite part about being a Wesleyan student is being able to spend time with the friends that I have made while being at Wes. I cannot wait to meet all of you guys in the Fall!

Quincy Segal

Hi everybody! I'm Quincy (he/him), class of 2026, and I'm from Portland, Maine. I am a prospective Film Studies and History double major but my interests aren't limited to those things. I'm involved in numerous theater productions on campus (most recently The Masquerade, SMAC, and Fun Home!), I'm part of the Alpha Delta Phi society, and I sing a cappella with the Wesleyan Spirits. The best part of Wesleyan is absolutely the people. Everyone is involved with so much and you meet so many cool people with amazing skills that they're passionate about. See you on campus this fall!

Sadie Goldstein

Hi! I’m Sadie Goldstein (she/her) and I’m a rising senior from NYC. I’m a double major in theatre and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality studies and cannot wait to meet you! I have spent my spring semester abroad in London, studying acting at the British American Dramatic Academy. While on campus, I am a director for Precision Ensemble, a jazz and contemporary dance team, and a director for Absent Toast, our Rocky Horror Shadow cast club. I have directed, acted in, choreographed, intimacy coordinated, and costume designed for shows both through the theatre department and Spike Tape, our student-run theatre board, in addition to working in the costume shop. I also work as a Sex Ed instructor through ASHA (adolescent sexual health awareness) and am a member of Alpha Delta Phi, Wesleyan’s only co-educational literary society. Welcome to Wes!

Sam Hilton

Hi! My name's Sam (he/him), I'm a rising junior majoring in History with a Religion minor, and I'm from Austin, Texas—although I was raised in Minnetonka, MN and born in Danbury, CT; it's a long story. I write and edit for The Wesleyan Argus (Wes' student-run newspaper), I work as an Office Assistant in the Office of Student Involvement, and I'm a member of the Alpha Delta Phi literary society! For me, the best thing about being a Wesleyan student is how close everything and everyone is. You’re never far from a friend or a resource when you’re on campus.

Saydie Grossman

Hello! My name is Saydie Grossman (she/her) and I’m a rising sophomore from Long Island, NY! I’m a prospective double major in Theater and Science in Society, with a minor in Environmental Studies. I’m involved in student arts on campus; I’m in two acapella groups, I’ve been in many student theater productions, I do photography on campus, etc. I also teach sex-ed with our Adolescent Sexual Health Awareness club (ASHA), I’m in the Wesleyan Jewish Community, and I’m a tour guide! Feel free to reach out to me at slgrossman@wesleyan.edu. I can’t wait to meet you all!

Sofia Rinaldi

Hi! My name is Sofia (she/her), and I'm a rising junior from Charlotte, NC. I am a pre-med student studying Astronomy and CIS with a minor in Physics. Outside the classroom, I play club ultimate frisbee on Throw Culture, I'm in the Cardinal Sinners a cappella group, I'm a Peer Health Advocate with WesWell and an abortion doula with the Wesleyan Doula Project, and I work at Red and Black Cafe and at admissions as a tour guide. I love the community I've found here, and I'm so excited to welcome you into it!

Sofia Sarak

Hi everyone! My name is Sofia Sarak (she/her) and I’m a rising junior from Stamford, CT. I’m double majoring in Economics and Earth & Environmental Sciences, but also LOVE the Russian and Eastern European Studies department, so ask me about those classes, too! On campus, I’m the social captain of Throw Culture (the all-gender ultimate frisbee team), work at Red & Black Cafe (only the best cafe on campus), am a Peer Health Advocate for WesWell (love that place), and do a bunch of other fun stuff like dance and research!

Steph Monard

Steph (2025, she/they) is a Biology and Music double major from Allendale, New Jersey. On campus, she is a member of Vicious Circles, the non cis male frisbee team, as well as Hysterics, the non cis male stand-up comedy group, and Slavei, the Eastern European acapella/singing group. Outside of classes and these activities, Steph loves musical theater, as well as writing and playing music with her band, Beans on Toast. Her favorite part of Wesleyan is the creativity and support for artistic endeavors on campus, and she can’t wait to meet you all!

Sultanya Hamid

Hi friends! My name is Sultanya and I am class of 2025. I am double majoring in Spanish and Education Studies here at Wesleyan. I am a student-teacher for MeshEd which is an organization created by Wesleyan alumni to help build curriculums for middle and high school students! My favorite part of being at Wes is the social scene! Everyone is really nice and welcoming :) Some fun facts about me is that I taught myself sign language in the 3rd grade and every clothing item I own is thrifted!

Sumreen Moughal

Hi everyone! My name is Sumreen (she/her), I am a rising junior at Wesleyan majoring in Government and Education, and I am an Orientation Leader for NSO '23. My family is originally from Pakistan but I was born in MA and raised in CT where Wesleyan is, so if you need any additional tips to CT, feel free to reach out! On campus, I am on the Community Standards Board and I also work with Student Involvement. My favorite thing about Wesleyan is the open curriculum which lets you explore different classes and potential majors as much as you want. If you have any questions, you can email me at smoughal@wesleyan.edu. Welcome to Wesleyan!

Theo Dolan

My name is Theo and I am a senior here at Wesleyan. I am a Film and History double major. I am involved with comedy here on campus. I am a leader in Improv, Stand Up and produce Wesleyan Tonight (an SNL like show done at Wes). I am also on the board of the radio station, WESU, and host a bi-weekly show on there called the Theo Dolan Show. I love Wesleyan and can't wait to meet you!

Xavier Samuel

Hi everyone! My name is Xavier Samuel (He/Him) from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I'm a rising sophomore, majoring in the College of Social Studies and thinking of potentially double majoring in Econ. Some things I love to do at Wes is sing in Notably Sharp, play saxophone for Black Raspberry and work at Summies. I am also a part of the Black Student Union on campus and the Boxing club, so show out if you're into those things! My favorite thing about Wes is definitely the passionate people on campus and the campus itself. I can't wait to be an Orientation leader and meet the class of 2027!