June – Student Coordinator

She/Her | Senior
Language: English
Major: Biology
Minor: Physical Science

My career aspiration is to become a surgeon! My advice to incoming students is to that all new students are having the similar feels as you. You are not alone!

Jose Francisco

Cohort 1
He/Him | Sophomore
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Criminal Justice

My favorite place to get a sweet treat is Main Street Ice Cream Parlor! They’ve got god tier milkshakes! My advice to incoming students is that fear is normal. Fear tells us our limits, but that’s the positive; it tells us our limits and limits are supposed to be broken, either one way or another. This helps us to improve ourselves and become our own strength!

Mari

Cohort 1
She/Her | Sophomore
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Education
Minor: ESOL

Some of my favorite places to grab a bite to each in Monmouth are Casa Burrito and The Sippery! My advice to incoming students is to be yourself and and the person you want to become!

Morgan P.

Cohort 1
She/Her | Junior
Language: English & ASL
Majors: ASL & Psychology
Minor: Social Science

A fun fact about me is that I’m a wannabe polyglot! My advice to incoming students is that not everything is going to click instantly, things take time to fall into place. You’ll get the hang of it!

Kassidi

Cohort 2
She/Her | Junior
Language: English
Major: Early Childhood/Elementary Education

My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was participating in Destination Western and learning about the different events on campus! My advice to incoming students is to make time for fun, even if that just means staying in and watching a movie!

Len

Cohort 2
She/Her | Sophomore
Language: English & Vietnamese
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology

My career aspiration is to become a neuroscientist! My advice to incoming students is to that everyone has been in the same shoes as you. You got this!

Lizz

Cohort 2
She/Her | Sophomore
Brooks, OR
Languages: English & Spanish

My career aspiration is to become an audio engineer! My advice to incoming students is to allow yourself to be seen. When you stop hiding who you are, those who are meant to be in your life begin to find you, but that person first must be you.

Amari

Cohort 3
He/Him | Senior
Language: English
Majors: Communication & Business

My career aspiration is to become a digital marketing analyst! My advice to incoming students is to try everything campus has to offer, put yourself out there to make new friends, welcome new experiences, and enjoy the moment!

Brenda

Cohort 3
She/Her | Senior
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Public Policy & Administration
Minors: Business & Communication

Outside of being a DWPA, I’m also part of the MEChA Latino Student Union, Model UN, and student government! My advice to incoming students is to not be afraid to try everything and stay true to yourself!

Hailey

Cohort 3
She/Her | Junior
Language: English
Major: Early Childhood/Elementary Education

My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was meeting new people, some of which I now consider my best friends! My advice to incoming students is to not be afraid to try new things. It’s not as scary as it may seem!

Brittany

Cohort 4
She/Her | Senior
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology

My career aspiration is to become a pediatric traveling nurse! My advice to incoming students is to not be afraid to be the real you!

Jandi

Cohort 4
Any/All Pronouns | Sophomore
Language: English
Major: History
Minor: Literature

My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was being in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ with the Theatre department! My advice to incoming students is to be brave and try new things!

Maddie

Cohort 4
She/Her | Senior
Language: English
Major: Psychology

My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was my first all nighter during Destination Western. We played card games and talked all night! My advice to incoming students is to be you and don’t let fear hold you back from having fun and living up to your truest potential.

Abby

Cohort 5
She/Her | Junior
Salem, OR
Language: English
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Music

Some of my favorite places to grab a bite to each in Monmouth are Habebah, Kayotes, and Momijis! My advice to incoming students is to get involved! You’ll make tons of connections & learn new things!

Kainalu

Cohort 5
He/Him | Senior
Language: English
Major: Education Studies

Outside of being a DWPA and WOU Crew Orientation Leader, I’m also a part of the Hawai’i Club and the Men’s Volleyball Club! My advice to incoming students is to to focus on time management and keep up on all the things going on in your life!

Max

Cohort 5
They/Them | Sophomore
Language: English
Major: Psychology
Minor: Forensic Anthropology

A fun fact about me is that I have been to 25 concerts! My advice to incoming students is to not put too much pressure on yourself to be perfect. You’re adjusting to a completely new environment, with new people and experiences. It will take time, but you’ll get into a good groove and find things and people you love!

Areli

Cohort 6
She/Her | Junior
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Middle/High Math Education
Minors: ESOL & Computer Science

Outside of being a DWPA, I’m also a Math Tutor and Multicultural Representative Mentor! My advice to incoming students is to get involved in campus activities and events!

Diana

Cohort 6
She/Her | Junior
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Education
Minor: ESOL

Outside of being a DWPA, I’m also part of the Multicultural Student Union and am a Multicultural Representative Mentor! My advice to incoming students is to Get involved with campus activities

Edith

Cohort 6
She/Her | Junior
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Minor: ESOL

A fun fact about me is that I studied away in Puerto Rico fall term, and I got onstage during my favorite artists (Rauw Alejandro) concert. My advice to incoming students is to to not be afraid to ask for help and use your resources. It’s okay to not understand something or be unsure, that’s normal. Just don’t afraid to use your free resources!

Abigail

Cohort 7
She/Her | Junior
Language: English & ASL
Majors: Public Health & ASL Interpreting

My career aspiration is to become an ASL/English interpreter and public health advocate! My advice to incoming students is to not judge yourself for being different than who you were before you came here. It’s a transition, take your time!

Belinda

Cohort 7
She/Her | Sophomore
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: ESOL

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends, going to the gym, and dancing! My advice to incoming students is to not burn yourself out. Mental health is important make sure to surround yourself around people who are good for you and encourage you. Finding good friends makes the college process easier and helps create fun memories!

Daniel

Cohort 7
He/They | Sophomore
Language: English
Major: Sociology

Outside of school, I love reading true crime novels and playing my ukulele! My advice to incoming students is to be yourself! That is the best thing you can be and know that the right people will find you!

America

Cohort 8
She/Her | Junior
Language: English
Major: Early Childhood/Elementary Education

My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was hanging out with the friends I got to meet through Destination Western! My advice to incoming students is to to get involved on campus and to meet new people!

Anthony

Cohort 8
He/Him | Senior
Language: English & Spanish
Major: Math Education

Outside of school, I love spending time with my fiancé, family, and friends! My advice to incoming students is to get out of your comfort zone, and explore. People at WOU are nice and will always give you a hand for you to enjoy and have a good experience!

Kat

Cohort 8
She/Her | Junior
Language: English
Major: Elementary Education

Some of my favorite places to grab a bite to each in Monmouth are Yeasty Beasty and La Uvita Feliz! My advice to incoming students is to ask your advisors what are the important classes and when they need to be achieved or taken by!