Orientation Leaders
Favorite Book: The Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite Movie: Disney's Tangled
Greatest UVU Moment:
Hearing from Alexis Jones, one of the Survivor show competitors, at a UVU leadership
conference.
Freshmen Mistake:
Taking evening classes in the winter. Then it would already be dark by the time I
was just starting classes for the day and I had a harder time staying awake.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
How the main buildings connect on the inside
Favorite Quote:
You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
~Christopher Robin
Piece of Advice:
Watch out for how much time you give yourself between classes and where the classes
are located on campus. You don't want to be running up five flights of stairs across
campus in only ten minutes.
Favorite Book: The Alliance
Favorite Movie: The Producers
Greatest UVU Moment: Being part of the most incredibly epic flash mob of the school song at new student orientation.
Freshmen Mistake: Procrastinating taking a math class.
Favorite Thing about UVU: The Resources! So many resources! For everything. And Anything.
Favorite Quote: "You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering." -The Music Man
Piece of Advice: Talk to your advisor all the time! Talk to your advisor enough that they would be comfortable giving you fashion tips for your upcoming date. :) They can seriously help you out with classes and graduation (and fashion tips).
Favorite Book: Outliers
Favorite Movie: Batman: Dark Knight Rises
Greatest UVU Moment:
Passing in front of the international center every week to get free food!
Freshmen Mistake:
7 am classes every single day of the week.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
So much to do and be a part of!
Favorite Quote:
Being a winner is more than getting a first place trophy, it is acting like the effort
was an honor and the trophy is just a decoration. - Bryan Moseley
Piece of Advice:
Remember that everybody is a student and in the same situation as you are. If you
want to succeed, grab some friends and your favorite professors and make it happen.
Favorite Book: To the Brink
Favorite Movie: Heavyweights
Greatest UVU Moment:
Every moment with my cross country team and of course orientation
Freshmen Mistake:
Not learning how to use the shuttle
Favorite Thing about UVU:
The track/cross country team, going to the best school in the world
Favorite Quote:
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
Piece of Advice:
Get involved! Find a club, on campus activity, or some way to get involved on campus.
It makes all the difference in how much you love school.
Favorite Book: The Rainmaker
Favorite Movie: Good Burger
Greatest UVU Moment:
I managed to get a $30 parking ticket down to $5. Huzzah!
Freshmen Mistake:
In my beginning ASL class, I was signing to a classmate "my wife had 7 of the 11
kids in our family." It wasn't for a few minutes, and the extremely confused look
on her face, that I had realized what I said. I meant to say "my MOM had 7 of the
11 kids in our family". That was a train wreck and a half.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
Free popcorn at Scoops on Wednesdays.
Favorite Quote:
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -Walt Disney
Piece of Advice:
Don't buy the textbook until you KNOW you will be using it in class. If you have
to take the elevator on the 4th floor of the CS building, take the east one, hardly
anyone uses it. ASK QUESTIONS! Take a step out of your comfort zone, you'll be surprised
to see what's out there. Use the roofs to cut across campus. Participate in Wolverine
Wednesday! Smile :) Fight for all that you know you deserve. And most importantly,
be awesome!
Favorite Book: The Screw tape Letters
Favorite Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
Greatest UVU Moment:
When I was selected to be the Special Events Chair on UVUSA (Student Government).
I have had a blast planning events this past year!
Freshmen Mistake:
Thinking that I didn't have to go to class because the teacher didn't take attendance.
WRONG. That is how you get bad grades!
Favorite Thing about UVU:
The amount of diversity on our campus. There are people from all walks of life, and
it's great to be able to experience that!
Favorite Quote:
It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.
- André Gide
Piece of Advice:
Get involved is the best advice I could give! It's been proven that the more you
are involved in an institution, the more invested you will be in your education and
the better your grades will be. Join a club, attend activities, and have fun at UVU!
Favorite Book: The Porter Rockwell Chronicles
Favorite Movie: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Greatest UVU Moment:
When we changed from UVSC to UVU.
Freshmen Mistake:
Signing up for classes early in the morning, even though I knew I was not a morning
person.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
UVU is very centered about helping you succeed.
Favorite Quote:
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not
to stop questioning. -Albert Einstein
Piece of Advice:
Time management. Make sure you give yourself enough time to fulfill all commitments
and don't procrastinate.
Favorite Book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go
Favorite Movie: Megamind
Greatest UVU Moment:
Doing acts of Kindness because it’s Christmas and my positive psychology class taught
me that doing simple acts of kindness changes our behavior towards others. This class
changed my life for the better.
Freshmen Mistake:
Not getting enough sleep because I would stay up and play ping-pong and pool with
friends,
Favorite Thing about UVU:
The Library
Favorite Quote:
"Don't cry because it's over, but smile because it's happened"
"The people in your heart can't see whats in your heart, so you've got to share it
and do it everyday."
Piece of Advice:
Make sure to have a schedule for your days that include school and play (and work
if you do) :)
Favorite Book: Dead Poets Society
Favorite Movie: Step Up Saga
Greatest UVU Moment:
Besides becoming an orientation leader, being crowned singles and double champion
in the tennis class
Freshmen Mistake:
Not taking advantage of all the schools resources.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
Small class sizes. Friendly atmosphere.
Favorite Quote:
“If you listen real close, you can hear them whisper their legacy to you. Go on,
lean in. Listen, you hear it? ---- Carpe -- hear it? – Carpe, Carpe Diem, seize the
day boys, make your lives extraordinary.” ? N.H. Kleinbaum, Dead Poets Society
Piece of Advice:
Get involved. You will create everlasting friendships. Join the MAWL. Become friends
with your professors. Use the resources on campus.
Favorite Book: Hunger Games, The Help
Favorite Movie: Baby Mama
Greatest UVU Moment:
Planking on Paisley's desk, being on Service Council, and Going to school with my
sister
Freshmen Mistake:
Taking 19 credits
Favorite Thing about UVU:
The people! :)
Favorite Quote:
"Make the Most of Each day" -Karli
"Dream don't live your life, live your dream."
"Wake up & be awesome."
"Speak NOW"-Taylor Swift
"Be okay with where you are even if you know you want to change."
Piece of Advice:
Love your life or it will love you!
On a school level...get involved it will change your life.
Favorite Book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go
Favorite Movie: The Beatles – Help!
Greatest UVU Moment:
The moment I discovered the fourth floor of the library - I don't know what it is
about that place, but it basically makes me a genius!
Freshmen Mistake:
You mean besides microwave burritos? spending too much time in my comfort zone, and
not meeting with my academic adviser.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
Orientation, of course!
Favorite Quote:
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine
Piece of Advice:
Learn to love a challenge and stop accepting mediocrity.
Favorite Book: One in Thine Hand
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Greatest UVU Moment:
Finding out that I got a position as a photographer for the Athletic Department.
I love attending all of the games!
Freshmen Mistake:
Buying my books before I went to class and found then found out that I didn't need
them.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
I love how there are so many ways students can be involved!
Favorite Quote:
"We were given two hands for a reason. One hand to help ourselves, and one to help
others." -Unknown
Piece of Advice:
Get involved!! There are so many ways to show your school spirit for UVU! The more
you get involved, the more wonderful people you meet and the more long lasting friends
you will keep.
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Favorite Movie: The Proposal
Greatest UVU Moment:
Getting out of my comfort zone and experiencing all college life has to offer.
Freshmen Mistake:
Not managing my time better.
Favorite Thing about UVU:
My favorite thing about UVU is all the amazing and fun ways to get involved.
Favorite Quote:
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
Piece of Advice:
Get out of your comfort zone. Meet new people, and participate in all UVU has to
offer you.
Favorite Book: Who Moved My Cheese
Favorite Movie: The Lorax
Greatest UVU Moment:
Presenting my research paper at the Conference for Writing for Social Change
Freshmen Mistake:
Not getting involved
Favorite Thing about UVU:
Library Media Rooms!
Favorite Quote:
“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of creative alternatives
for responding to conflict” - Dorothy Thompson
Piece of Advice:
GET INVOLVED! Yes, studying is good; but getting involved in school activities helps
you apply what you are learning in class
Favorite Book: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Favorite Movie: Batman
Greatest UVU Moment:
Having classes with Dr. Chris Foster for philosophy and Jae Song for math. I had
a great time!
Freshmen Mistake:
Not studying enough
Favorite Thing about UVU:
You don't need to walk outdoors!
Favorite Quote:
Always Keep Smiling, Even If You're Sad - You never know, who can fall in love with
your smile
Piece of Advice:
Just keep going even if you don't want to.
