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Emily Crawford
MAJOR
Management & International Business
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Glennville, GA
Management & International Business
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Glennville, GA
Hello everyone, my name is Emily! I’m a second-year student from Glennville, Georgia (912 represent!). I am majoring in Management and International Business with a minor in Korean Language and Literature. I love all different types of music, trying new foods, learning random trivia facts, and being around animals. On campus, you can usually find me working in the Joe Frank lobby or trying to look productive in the Tate Center. I can’t wait to meet you and begin working with you to make your transitions the best experience possible!
Ask Me About: Korean Culture and Language Society, Magellan Program, Dean William Tate Honor Society, UGA Product Management, Georgia Athletic Hospitality, Books for Keeps, and Rural student opportunities throughout campus
Ask Me About: Korean Culture and Language Society, Magellan Program, Dean William Tate Honor Society, UGA Product Management, Georgia Athletic Hospitality, Books for Keeps, and Rural student opportunities throughout campus
Jordan Elwarner
MAJOR
Political Science
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Jasper, GA
Political Science
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Jasper, GA
Hey y’all, I’m Jordan! I’m a fourth-year from Jasper, Georgia majoring in Political Science. I also have minors in Criminal Justice, Communication Studies, and Law, Jurisprudence, and the State. I’m super passionate about helping people get involved on campus and find their community. You can usually find me studying in the main library, helping out at campus events, or listening to Taylor Swift. Welcome to UGA, I can’t wait to meet you!
Ask Me About: University Union, Pre-Law, SPIA research, Criminal Justice Society
Ask Me About: University Union, Pre-Law, SPIA research, Criminal Justice Society
Ailey Gustafson
MAJOR
International Affairs & Religion
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Marietta, GA
International Affairs & Religion
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Marietta, GA
Hi, my name is Ailey! I am a second-year, from Marietta, Georgia, studying International Affairs and Religion on the Pre-Med, Pre-Law Track with a minor in American Sign Language!! You will always find me outdoors, reading a romance novel, laughing with my friends, or spontaneously trying to learn a new language.
Ask Me About: Student Government Association, Leadership UGA, Phi Delta Epsilon, Equal Education for Athens, Medical Reserve Corps, International Student Life/Orientation, living with a Disability or the Disability Resource Center!
Ask Me About: Student Government Association, Leadership UGA, Phi Delta Epsilon, Equal Education for Athens, Medical Reserve Corps, International Student Life/Orientation, living with a Disability or the Disability Resource Center!
Fareena Hissamuddin
MAJOR
Biology
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Marietta, GA
Biology
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Marietta, GA
Hey! My name is Fareena, and I am from Marietta, Georgia. I am a third-year Biology major on the Pre-Med track! You can typically find me studying at the Science Library, hanging out at the Tate Starbucks, or relaxing on Myers Quad. I am so excited to meet you!
Ask Me About: Honors College, Undergraduate Research, Study Abroad, Leadership UGA, Prepared Dawgs Ambassador Program
Ask Me About: Honors College, Undergraduate Research, Study Abroad, Leadership UGA, Prepared Dawgs Ambassador Program
Shweta Krishnan
MAJOR
Journalism & Political Science
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Marietta, GA
Journalism & Political Science
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Marietta, GA
Hi! My name is Shweta, and I am a second-year student from Marietta, Georgia, double majoring in Journalism and Political Science. I’m hoping to go to law school after my time here at UGA, and one day become a lawyer, working in criminal defense, immigration, or family related (I’m indecisive). I’m super excited to help people find their special place on campus because UGA has been one of the most impactful places in my life. You can always find me studying on the 3rd floor of the MLC or hanging out with friends in Tate 🙂
Ask Me About: Shop With a Bulldawg (SWAB), UGA Club Swim, Honors Student Council, News Literacy Certificate, Public Affairs Communication Certificate
Ask Me About: Shop With a Bulldawg (SWAB), UGA Club Swim, Honors Student Council, News Literacy Certificate, Public Affairs Communication Certificate
Shannon Lorusso
MAJOR
Journalism
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Suwanee, GA
Journalism
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Suwanee, GA
Hey y’all! My name is Shannon and I’m a third-year Double Dawg Journalism Major with an English Minor from Suwanee, Georgia. I’m currently involved in University Housing as a Resident Assistant, New Student Orientations as an Orientation Leader Firework Five!, Dawg Camp as a Returning Counselor, and Greek Life. I love the concert scene in Athens and Athens culture, please ask me about anything though!
Ask Me About: Greek Life, Dawg Camp, New Student Orientation, Resident Assistants & University Housing
Ask Me About: Greek Life, Dawg Camp, New Student Orientation, Resident Assistants & University Housing
Miranda Macha
MAJOR
Management
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Lisle, IL
Management
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Lisle, IL
Tiana Mobley
MAJOR
Psychology & Cognitive Science
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Psychology & Cognitive Science
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hey! I am Tiana, a third-year psychology and cognitive science double major with a minor in communication studies. I am an out-of-state student from Virginia Beach, Virginia and currently on the pre-med track in hopes of becoming a psychiatrist. I love trying new activities, trying new restaurants, and meeting new people through my research! I can’t wait to meet you and help you in any way I can!
Ask Me About: Undergraduate Research Assistant, SGA First-Year Programs, Xtension, Minority Student Science Association, Work Study
Ask Me About: Undergraduate Research Assistant, SGA First-Year Programs, Xtension, Minority Student Science Association, Work Study
Kaylin Riley
MAJOR
Environmental Engineering
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Columbus, GA
Environmental Engineering
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Columbus, GA
Hi! My name is Kaylin and I am from Columbus, Georgia. I am a second-year majoring in Environmental Engineering. I am super passionate about the environment, sustainability, and serving our local community. I love helping people find their niches and their communities on campus. You will usually find me studying on the fourth floor of MLC and possibly in Tate with a Matcha in hand. I can’t wait to meet you!
Ask Me About: Black Affairs Council, IMPACT, National Society of Black Engineers, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, TRIO-STEM H, my experience as an engineer, being a lab assistant, secret study spots
Ask Me About: Black Affairs Council, IMPACT, National Society of Black Engineers, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, TRIO-STEM H, my experience as an engineer, being a lab assistant, secret study spots
Aviella Schwartz
MAJOR
Political Science
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Atlanta, GA
Political Science
YEAR
2nd year
HOMETOWN
Atlanta, GA
Hi! My name is Aviella and I am a second-year from Atlanta, Georgia studying Political Science. I am super excited to be a part of the Transition Leader team this year, and I look forward to being available as a resource. I love to read, drink coffee, go on runs, and hang out with my friends. Go Dawgs!
Ask Me About: UGA Hillel, Literature Club
Ask Me About: UGA Hillel, Literature Club
Carson Story
MAJOR
Mechanical Engineering
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Walnut Grove, GA
Mechanical Engineering
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Walnut Grove, GA
Hey, everyone! My name is Carson and I’m from Walnut Grove, Georgia. I’m a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student in my final year here at UGA. I’ve got a political science minor and am planning on law school after undergrad. When I’m not pulling late nights in Driftmier, I’m finding new restaurants around Athens with friends or trying out new recipes! I love helping people figure out what college is meant to look like for them, and I’m always down to grab a coffee!
Ask Me About: College on a budget, Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor’s Society), Thrifting, Board Games, DAE Peer Tutoring, Building Rapport with “Real Adults” (Professors, UGA Faculty, etc.), Dawg Camp, Rock Climbing!
Ask Me About: College on a budget, Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor’s Society), Thrifting, Board Games, DAE Peer Tutoring, Building Rapport with “Real Adults” (Professors, UGA Faculty, etc.), Dawg Camp, Rock Climbing!
Dawson Templin
MAJOR
Economics & Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Kennesaw, GA
Economics & Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
YEAR
3rd year
HOMETOWN
Kennesaw, GA
Hello! My name is Dawson and I am a third-year from Kennesaw, Georgia double majoring in Economics and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am extremely passionate about helping others find their place on campus, and I would love to be a support in your journey. You can always find me in the Tate Student Center’s Starbucks line, studying on the 4th floor of the Miller Learning Center, or at Cookout with other University Housing Resident Assistants. Please feel free to reach out and I cannot wait to meet you!
Ask Me About: University Housing, Native American Student Association, Student Government Association, Undergraduate Research, the Institute for Leadership Advancement, Redcoats Marching Band, the Pre-Med journey, adjustment to the Business School, the best study spots in Athens
Ask Me About: University Housing, Native American Student Association, Student Government Association, Undergraduate Research, the Institute for Leadership Advancement, Redcoats Marching Band, the Pre-Med journey, adjustment to the Business School, the best study spots in Athens
Kaley Terlep
MAJOR
Political Science, Criminal Justice, & Sociology
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Woodstock, GA
Political Science, Criminal Justice, & Sociology
YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Woodstock, GA
Hi! My name is Kaley and I’m from Woodstock, Georgia. I am a fourth-year majoring in Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Sociology. I love being involved in all things UGA and am very passionate about helping people find their place on campus! You can usually find me on the first floor of Tate reading a book or at the Main Library eating a bagel!
Ask Me About: Serve UGA, The Women’s Studies Student Organization, Dawg Camp, Greek Life
Ask Me About: Serve UGA, The Women’s Studies Student Organization, Dawg Camp, Greek Life
Stephanie Tirado
MAJOR
Management & International Business YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Jesup, GA
Management & International Business YEAR
4th year
HOMETOWN
Jesup, GA
Hi! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a fourth-year studying Business Management and International Business with a minor in Communication Studies! I’m from a small town called Jesup, Georgia, and I hope to get to meet you!
Ask Me About: Arch Society, the ALL Georgia Program, Rural Student Ambassadors, and Dawg Camp
Ask Me About: Arch Society, the ALL Georgia Program, Rural Student Ambassadors, and Dawg Camp