2009 Orientation Operations Assistants (OOAs)
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Caroline Gray Orientation Operations Assistant Atlanta, Georgia
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Major: General Fine Arts and Psychology
Year: Junior
Favorite Song: "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire
Favorite Quote: "Everything will be ok in the end; if it's not ok, it's not the end." -Unknown
Top 3 favorite things about JMU: 1. Being a notorious school for holding the door open. 2. The Quad in April! 3. The unending opportunities available to JMU students.
Why did you choose to work for JMU orientation? The experience working for JMU Orientation is unlike any other; the people and the atmosphere are ready for anything. And that is on top of being able to help all students new to JMU take their first step into the Madison world!
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Elise Shellenberger Orientation Operations Assistant Springfield, Virginia
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Major: Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy
Year: Sophomore
Favorite Song: "Summertime" by Kenny Chesney
Favorite Quote: "This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy." -Unknown
Top 3 favorite things about JMU: 1. The Quad on beautiful days when everyone is outside! 2. The awesome people! 3. The engaging environment and challenging professors.
Why did you choose to work for JMU orientation? I had such a great experience with Orientation as an incoming freshman. The Orientation Team was so welcoming, fun, friendly and helpful... it made my experience! I knew Orientation was something that I wanted to get involved in, so I could help other students have the same amazing experience that I did!
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Sarah Ward Orientation Operations Assistant Norfolk, Virginia
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Major: Psychology, Spanish and Exceptional Education
Year: Senior
Favorite Song: "Imagine Me" by Kirk Franklin
Favorite Quote: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." -Gandhi
Top 3 favorite things about JMU: 1. Frisbee on the Quad 2. All of the Friendly Faces 3. The Opportunities!
Why did you choose to work for JMU orientation? Through the positive impact that Orientation has had on my life, and that I have seen in the lives of others, I have come to love the mission of the program. I want to give back to the JMU community and inspire others to make a difference.
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