WELCOME!

Hello Parents!

My name is Alyssa Wing and am a fellow Student Orientation Coordinator (SOC) for the 2010-2011 year! I am now a third year Warren College student double majoring in Communication and Sociology with a passion for people, places, and things! My ultimate goal is to attend business graduate school and enter the field of marketing or advertising. In my time here at UCSD, I have had the most phenomenal opportunities to serve the UCSD community through Warren College Student Council, the Associated Students, Warren College Ambassador Program, Warren Orientation, and through Warren's news publication, the Warren Briefs. Through these opportunities for involvement, I have made lifelong friendships, unforgettable college memories, and the opportunity to further my love for Warren College!

What can I say about Warren College and UCSD? Well, I can start off by saying that it is a tremendous opportunity for involvement and growth - both academically and in extracurriculars. Your son or daughter is about to enter a new chapter in their lives and let me tell you - there is no better place to start that chapter than at UCSD! Here at UCSD, you'll find an eye-opening opportunity to meet and interact with a diverse range of people, the opportunity to pursue your passions, and the opportunity to make UCSD your "home away from home."

Once again, congratulations to you and your son or daughter on their acceptance to UCSD! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself or any of the other SOCs. Please do not hesitate as we all know that the transition to college may bring along many unanswered questions! I am more than happy to address your concerns and I can't wait to meet you all in the Fall!

Best wishes,

Alyssa Wing

Student Orientation Coordinator

UCSD, Class of 2012

awing@ucsd.edu

Welcome to UCSD and Earl Warren College,

My name is Lauren Adams and I am a fellow Student Orientation Coordinator (SOC). I would like to take this time to introduce myself and assure you that your child's transition to UCSD will be exceptional.

I am an Orange County native, who has just completed my second year at UCSD. I am a Communications major and Education Studies minor (although constantly changing!). I am hoping to pursue a career in Broadcast Journalism, working with a major media organization. I will be studying abroad my senior year in London, to get more hands-on experience in this field. I have been a member of Warren College Student Council for the past two years and I actively involved in the youth department at Flood Church in San Diego. I love the campus community at UCSD and have nothing but positive things to say about my experience! I am overwhelmed by the incredible experiences that I have had these past two years. I know your son/daughter will find that UCSD and Warren College is "home away from home".

Like the fellow SOCs have mentioned, we are here to aid in your child's transition as a freshman or transfer to UCSD. We all have had different experiences and perspectives about life in La Jolla. Please feel free to ask us any questions regarding orientation programs, academic requirements, and general questions regarding the University. Of course, I would love to answer any questions regarding personal fears/concerns about UCSD. This is a large campus, and can sometimes be overwhelming! I have been able to navigate my way around the University and have been blessed to discover the many opportunities for campus involvement. Feel free to email me at : Lnadams@ucsd.edu.

I look forward to meeting your sons/daughters in the Fall, as well as some of you at Parent Orientation. Life at UCSD has far exceeded my expectations. Congratulations for your student being accepted to the University...new friends, experiences, and opportunities await!

Lauren Adams
Undergraduate, UCSD
Warren College Student Affairs
lnadams@ucsd.edu

Hello Parents!

Hello! :)

First, and foremost, I want to congratulate you on your son's, or daughter's, acceptance to the Warren College at UCSD. My name is Cami Tam and just like Pruthul, I am a Student Orientation Coordinator (SOC). I am currently a third year, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Education Studies. I hope to one day work with inner city youth to help them further their education. I have been very involved in a couple of student organizations on campus and have continued to stay involved with Warren College, being a part of the Orientation team for the past three years, as well as our Spirit Committee. In my spare time I do community service and love watching sports.

This is my first year as a SOC, but I was an Orientation Leader (OL) for the past two years. I decided to apply for the SOC position, instead of the OL position, because I wanted to help with the more "behind-the-scenes" aspect of Orientation, as well as be able to interact more with the parents. Another reason as to why I wanted to be a SOC is because I believe that Orientation is an essential part of a student's transition from high school to college and I wanted to help make this year's Orientation the most memorable experience it can be for the students.

I hope that you all are just as excited as we are about joining the Warren College Family. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask any of us. We know that this transition period is just as important to you as it is to your child, and we want to help make your experience a positive and memorable one as well.

Always,
Cami