Name: Alexander Bulgin
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Boca Raton
Favorite thing about JU: The sense of community with other students whether it's in your major, residence hall or group of friends.
Favorite Hobby: Painting
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Stay true to yourself and people will respect you more.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Let them go, they'll end up running home anyway!
Campus Involvement: Student Representative for the Board of Trustees, Brother of The Sigma Chi Fraternity, Brother of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
Ally Capriotti Major: Sociology Hometown: Jacksonville
Favorite thing about JU: The small classroom sizes
Favorite Hobby: Shopping and going to the beach
One piece of advice to an incoming student: It might seem scary at first, but I promise it will get easier
One piece of advice to a parent or family:I highly reccomend having your child live on campus
Campus Involvement: Greek Life- Delta Delta Delta, Dolphin Productions
Alyssa Stubb Major: English and Accounting
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Favorite thing about JU: Everybody at JU maintains an upbeat, helpful attitude that could not be more gratifying to a new student.
Favorite Hobby: Visiting new places with old friends
One piece of advice to an incoming student: From fine arts events to professor panels to student competitions, there's always plenty of interesting things going on at JU. Seek out people and places that will broaden your horizons, and your semesters will fly by in a blur of fun and edification.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Continue to provide the support and empathy your student has a great appreciation for. Not since the beginning of kindergarten has the college freshman experienced such upheaval!
Campus Involvement: Historian, Honors Student Association,Staff writer, The Navigator, Member, Davis Entrepreneurial Organization
Brett Durda Major: Marine Science
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Favorite thing about JU: The aspect that you can go from a city like Jacksonville and go to a very natural feel of JU.
Favorite Hobby: Anything outside
Advice for an incoming student: Don't procrastinate! School is important but remember to have fun.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Don't worry they will be back!
Campus Involvement: Sigma Nu, ECO/SOS, Tri-Beta, The Navigator, Sociology Club, Academic Tutor
Christie Charlebois
Major: BioMedical Engineer
Hometown: DeLand, FL
Favorite thing about JU: The size. Everyone knows everyone and that allows for quick friendships.
Favorite Hobby: I love to participate in all the intramural sports or just throw a baseball around with one of my sisters!
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get involved. There are plenty of clubs, organizations, and sports to be a part of.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Support your child in whatever they choose to do.
Campus Involvement: Philanthropy Chair for Delta Delta Delta, I was on the Rowing Team, and I am a part of the Math Society. I also have an on-campus job.
David Alexander Borrelli
Major: BioEnineering/ Biology
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Favorite thing about JU: How close you can be with all of the faculty. It really helps, especially when you are in the hard sciences.
Favorite Hobby: Designing and building things
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Keep your mind open, you can get in over your head very fast in college. Your first semester will set the tone for the rest of your time here.
One piece of advice to a parent or family:Let go of your child. Your role in raising them is about to get a lot smaller as they really start to become independent. Be there for when they need you (trust me they will) but let your kid grow and make his or her own mistakes.
Campus Involvement: Sigma Nu, Interfraternity Council, Rowing, National Society of Professional Engineers, Beta Beta Beta
Devon Crummer
Major: International Business
Hometown: Crestview Florida
Favorite thing about JU: It is easy to get involved. Everyone is so welcoming and willing to help you if you ever need any information on any clubs or events going on around campus.
Favorite Hobby: I love to play golf
One piece of advice to an incoming student: During my first semester I thought that the last few weeks near finals was going to be a piece of cake similar to my high school experience, but it turns out to be the hardest part of the whole semester where you really need to buckle down. I lost some A's because I didn't work hard enough at the end of the semester.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: When saying goodbye to your student it is better to just say goodbye and leave. If you stick around there will be a lot of tears and that is really hard on the student!
Campus Involvement: I am in Alpha Delta Pi sorority and hold the positions of Recording Secretary and Spirit and Activities Chair. I am also a new member in Dolphin Productions.
Eva Kirstine Llanillo
Major: Biology (Pre-Med)/ Chemistry Minor
Hometown: Yokosuka, Japan
Favorite thing about JU: The staff and students here are very welcoming, and coming from a close-knit military community, I love the sense of friendliness and familiarity.
Favorite Hobby: I enjoy playing tennis and just hanging out with friends.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Try to get involved, it's easy to get swamped with classes, and on-campus activites are a great way to keep your head above it all.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: My parents are stationed overseas in Japan, so its hard for us to keep in touch with how busy our schedules are and the huge time difference. Try not to be overbearing and check up on them all the time but also don't stay distant. They'll definitely look forward to your phone calls. I know I do. :)
Campus Involvement: I'm a member of the Delta Delta Delta Women's Fraternity chapter here on campus and I'm also a part of Dolphin Productions.
Hasan Oracius
Major: Biology
Hometown: Maplewood, NJ
Favorite thing about JU: The campus
Favorite Hobby: Writing, Physical Exercise, Guitar
One piece of advice to an incoming student : Time management
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Keep in contact.
Campus Involvement: IFC, SIGMA NU, ORIENTATION, STUDENT AMBASSADOR, BETA BETA BETA,
Illiana Tidd
Major: Political Science and English
Hometown: Waterford, Connecticut
Favorite thing about JU: The close-knit enviornment enables us students to form meaningful relationships with our peers and it allows us to get to know our professors beyond just being our teachers.
Favorite Hobby: Going to the beach with a good book!
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get involved! My biggest mistake was waiting too long to get involved on campus. Not only has is made me a better student, but it has allowed me to develop strong bonds on campus and in the Jacksonville community.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Encourage your kids! Encourage them to take risks, to join organizations, to make a difference on campus and in their community. It will only enrich their learning experience and better them for their careers down the road.
Campus Involvement: President Political Science Society, JUSA Representative & Campus Security Liaison, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Tau Delta, Staff Writer for "The Navigator", Pre-Law Society , Achiever's for Life (The Mayor's Mentors)
Joseph Ramsey
Major: International Business
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Favorite thing about JU: The family-like atmosphere.
Favorite Hobby: Tie between surfing, eating, and meeting ladies. I suppose an all day barbecue at the beach with plenty of ladies and a nice swell would be ideal.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get involved. Stand out. Grades will only get you so far.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Enjoy these next 4 years because they might be back.
Campus Involvement: Alpha Kappa Psi – member, Surf Club – member, JUSA - representative
Karla Reigosa
Major: Humanities with a music minor
Hometown: Miami, Florida
My favorite thing about JU is the opportunities that arise to be great. You are able to make this school exactly what you want it to be depending on the focus,time, and effort you choose to put in. You are really the only one who contributes to your own failure or success.
Favorite Hobby: write and play music on flute and read comic books
One piece of advice to an incoming student :Come in with an open mind.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Always be there for them but make sure to push them towards their goal; even when they feel like giving up.
Campus Involvement: Gamma Phi Beta, Pep Band, Community Advisor, Rotary Club, United Nations Association of Jacksonville, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Flute Choir, Work Study in the Academic Advising Office.
Bridget Korczyk
Major: English
Hometown: McHenry, IL
My Favorite thing about JU is the small class sizes and the personal connection made with each professor.
Favorite Hobby: reading, scrapbooking, and laying in the sun.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Don't give up. No matter how hard things get, it will get better and be worth the fight.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Support. Support. Support. Their minds may change a lot, and things can get stressful and crazy, being there supporting them through every step means more than you would ever know. Campus Involvement: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Luis Grossling
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Favorite thing about JU: Small size, it is easy to meet a lot of people, and make a lot of good friends.
Favorite Hobby: Having Fun with friends and anything fun.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get to know new people, try new things even if you think you might not like it you might be surprised you only go to college once.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Help your kid have the best college experiences, and have faith that they will make the right choices.
Campus Involvement: Sigma Nu Fraternity
Mandi LaFond
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Hometown: Lakeland, Florida
Favorite thing about JU: I absolutely enjoy the small class sizes and the interactions I am able to engage in with students and professors because of it.
Favorite Hobby: I enjoy spending time with my sorority sisters and friends at on campus events and in the Jacksonville area.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: As an incoming student to Jacksonville University, my advice is to time managed you studies and extracurricular activities. Jacksonville University has so much to offer, though the privileges are more rewarding and accessible when earned.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Jacksonville University allows incoming students the opportunity to grow as an individual with the joining of clubs and organizations. As parents of incoming students my advice would be to allow your student the freedom to make mistakes and overcome obstacles themselves.
Campus Involvement: Gamma Phi Beta women's organization. JUSA, student alliance. Intramurals, sports' activities.
Matthew Shank
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Leesburg, Florida
My favorite thing about JU is the friendliness of the Faculty and fellow students. This is what in my opinion separates this university from other universities like it. Being a Dolphin is like being a part of a big family.
Favorite Hobby: hangout with all my brothers and just relax and have a good time.
One piece of advice to an incoming student : the key to success is time management. You have to prioritize things on their order of importance, and get them done accordingly.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Send a bunch of snacks!
Campus Involvement: I am currently a member of Phi Delta Theta.
Megan Lambert
Major: Business Administration Minor: Education
Hometown: Palm Coast, Florida
Favorite thing about JU: Everyone knows each other and it’s like a home away from home.
Favorite Hobby: Cheerleading
One piece of advice to an incoming student : Get involved! Joining organizations is the best way to ease the transition into college and make really good friends.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Try not to focus on the departure and be happy that your child is going in the right direction for their future.
Campus Involvement: I am a JU Cheerleader, involved in my sorority Delta Delta Delta, and on Panhellenic Council.
Megan Tully
Major: Marine Science and Psychology
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Favorite thing about JU: The fact that the students here come from so many different places and we all can come together and create one incredibly driven community.
Favorite Hobby: I love dancing, and I also love surfing.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Stay open-minded to every opportunity you have here at JU. Know that you don't have to know your major right now, you still have some time to figure it out if you want to change it.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: To let your family member embrace the environment here at JU. Let them experiment and figure out who they are within the JU community.
Campus Involvement: I am the Financial Vice President on the executive board of Gamma Phi Beta. I am a member of the Rotary Club that just started here at JU, and I am also a dance minor so I stay involved with the dance department on campus.
Mike Voitik
Major: Aviation Management
Hometown: Scranton, PA
My favorite thing about JU is the Greek life.
Favorite Hobby: Play basketball, fly planes, and hang out with my fraternity brothers in Sigma Chi.
One piece of advice to an incoming student : My advice is to be yourself, and give all of the events planned at orientation and throughout the school year a chance.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Do not worry about your son or daughter, they are surrounded by great people who want to help them succeed in life. Also your kid is only a car or plane ride away. You can call or Skype with them whenever. Be happy for them, it's their first day of a successful future.
Campus Involvement: Sigma Chi, Alpha Eta Rho, Student Alumni Association
Kat Ramsey
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Favorite thing about JU: Small campus. It's so easy to get involved and make great connections with everyone on campus.
Favorite Hobby: Almost anything that involves being outside!
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get involved!! These are going to be four (or five) of the best years of your life. Make the most of them. Have fun, but don't lose focus on why you're here. One piece of advice to a parent or family: Don't freak out if they are home sick for the first month or so. It's normal. Soon enough, it'll be hard for you to get them to come home.
Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Kappa Psi, Accounting club, Jacksonville University Student Alliance.
Rebecah Horowitz
Major: Biology
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Favorite thing about JU:The environment! I love the serene surroundings of trees while walking to classes and that all the teachers are so understanding and nice.
Favorite Hobby: I love hanging out with my friends, sorority sisters, and learning about biology, particularly animals, plants, and ecology.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Don't ever get discouraged. If you are every having trouble in a class and are freaking out, go talk to your teacher... and don't wait until the last minute.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Don't worry about your daughter, son, sister, brother, they will be in good hands.
Campus Involvement: Greek life. In my sorority i am the ritual chair and i am the collegiate alumna chair. In addition we do a lot of charity for out philanthropy.
Sarah DeBaldo
Major: Biology
Hometown: Pelham, New Hampshire
My favorite thing about JU is that the campus is so small so that you get to take full advantage of getting to know your teachers and making long-lasting friendships.
Favorite Hobby: going to the gym.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: get involved on campus as soon as possible. When you get involved on campus, it opens many leadership opportunities that you wouldv'e never expected before.
One piece of advice I would give to a parent: Be able to trust your kids and let them experience college because it goes by very fast!
Campus Involvement: Tri Delta, Tri-Beta, JUMPS
Sarah Warden
Major: Mathematics
Hometown:Sherborn, Mass
Favorite thing about JU: I love how the whole school, people and campus wise, feels big but is still small.
Favorite Hobby: Horseback riding
One piece of advice to an incoming student: I know everyone says it but that is because it is the truth: the best way to start your freshman year is to get out there and get involved on your campus. Join groups, leave your door open when you move in so you can meet new people, and most importantly, don't be afraid to talk to go up and talk to people that you have never seen before.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: This may sound a little harsh but just because your child is leaving it does not mean that they want to talk to you all day every day. In my experience the more you try and contact your kids the less they want to contact you back. That doesn't mean don't talk to them, it just means that let them talk to you, you don't always have to start the conversation.
Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Phi, Panhellenic Council, Jacksonville Cheerleading
Niquek Rosebury
Major: Biology
Hometown: Tampa, FL
JU's small size really helps one feel at home. No matter how busy your professor may be, they will always find time to help you. Also, there are many organizations available to join, and the people in them become your family.
Favorite Hobby: My #1 hobby is sleeping! I also enjoy baking.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Don't just live in the moment, plan ahead. Read the course catalog and realistically choose classes for every semester. Therefore, you know in advance your timeline for graduation and that takes some stress out of college life. It goes by faster than you think!
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Be understanding and have faith that your student has taken heed to all of the life lessons you've taught them along the way.
Campus Involvement: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Trio Student Support Services
Amanda Suter
Major: Aviation Management & Flight Operations
Hometown: Winlock, WA
Major: Location, flight program, NROTC program.
Favorite Hobby: Skydiving, motorcycles, snowboarding, and surfing.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Turn in all paperwork including homework and all other miscellaneous papers early and complete!
Campus Involvement: Honors program, flight program, NROTC program, aviation club.
Anatoly Kozorezov
Major: Electronic engineering
Hometown: Palm Coast
Favorite thing about JU: Being on the St. Johns River
Favorite Hobby: Going to the beach
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Figure out your course plan for all 4 years as soon as possible
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Check up on your kid but don't constantly call them
Campus Involvement: Honor society
Sydney Brimmer
Major: Humanities and History double major
Hometown: Naples Florida
Favorite thing about JU:Small class sizes which allow you to more readily build relationships with your professors.
Favorite Hobby: Anything to remind me of my inner child
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Take dull advantage of all the resources that JU offers (Counseling Center, Career Development Center, Advising offices, etc...)
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Getting mail is the best!!! Anything from a random letter to a Care packages really makes us feel special.
Campus Involvement: Panhellenic Council ,Habitat for Humanity Relay for Life
Raegann Conner
Major: Math
Hometown: Evansville, IN
Since JU is such a small school, it allows you to get a lot of help from teachers in and out of classes. They really get to know you and your goals so they can help you to achieve them.
Favorite Hobby: Playing soccer
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get involved!
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Don't do everything for them, let them communicate with teachers and faculty and they will learn a lot of responsibility.
Campus Involvement: Honors Program Panhellenic Intramurals Chair
Megan Guillen
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Favorite thing about JU: The elementary education department.
Favorite Hobby: Going to the beach.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Be open to meeting new people and having new experiences.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Know that your incoming student is going to have the time of their life at Jacksonville University.
Campus Involvement: Member of the sorority Delta Delta Delta.
Kyla Wade
Major: Sociology and English
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
My favorite thing about JU is that students are able to develop close relationships with their professors because of the small class sizes. The professors are all so nice and helpful.
Favorite Hobby: Rock Climbing
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Through joining organizations you make friends and gain valuable experience for your future career.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Letters and packages can literally make a student's entire week better.
Campus Involvement: I am the Professional Development Chairperson for JU's Sociology Club, I help out with the Aquarian whenever I can, and I am a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
Andrea Laursen
Major: History and Political Science
Hometown: Brick, New Jersey
Favorite thing about JU: I love the environment of such a small school. It makes it so much easier to get to know people and it makes JU feel like your home away from home because your friends here become your family.
Favorite Hobby: I love to read in my free time. I also love to dance.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: RELAX! It is an overwhelming experience to come to a new school and to be away from home but it is all worth it.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: You are just as involved in the campus as the student is going to be.
Campus Involvement: Greek Life, Political Science Society- Event Coordinator
Devin Pappas
Major: Engineering
Hometown: Calvert County, Maryland
Favorite thing about JU: The people I have meet and memories I have made here are amazing.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get to know everyone!
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Give your student guidance but space to grow as an individual.
Campus Involvement: Member of NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers),Member of Honors Program
Daniel O'Connor
Major: Aviation
Hometown: Pensacola FL
Favorite thing about JU: Being involved on campus!
Favorite Hobby: Working on cars, and flying airplanes
One piece of advice to an incoming student: GET INVOLVED and keep focused
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Be supportive and encouraging
Campus Involvement: Sigma Chi, Flight Team, Rowing, Student Ambassador
Krista Lamberti
Major:Business Management
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Favorite thing about JU: Greek life isn't segregated. Every organization is friends with each other.
Favorite Hobby: Dancing
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Watch your spending. Don't go on crazy shopping sprees just because you're away from your parents for the first time and you can.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Let your kids make mistakes, that's what college is for.
Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Phi.
Jan Sangrones
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Makati, Philippines
My favoite thing about JU is the small classes, which lets the student learn more efficiently because the professor would have time to actually get to know the students because of the small class size. I also like the environment and the people are friendly. I like to work out, hangout, have fun, draw, and pretty much anything fun and spontaneous.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Don't be anyone else but yourself.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Your children are in a good place, and you won't have to worry about them getting in trouble.
Campus Involvement: I am part of the International Student Association, and I am also in the Jacksonville University Naval ROTC.
Maddie Varner
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Avon, CT
Favorite thing about JU:I love the close knit community at JU!
Hobby: I enjoy just hanging out with my girlfriends on the weeknights and going out in Jacksonville on the weekends, there are a lot of places and things to do both on and off campus!
One piece of advice to an incoming student: You have hear it once and you will hear it again and again, GET INVOLVED!!
One piece of advice to a parent or family: You have done your part, now it's time for your student to do the work and flourish all on their own. They are ready and you have trained them well, they can do it even if it doesn't seem that way yet.
Campus Involvement: Spirits and Traditions Coordinator for Dolphin Productions 2011-2013, Vice President of Finance for Alpha Epsilon Phi
Jaramey Starling
Major:Engineering
Orlando,Florida
Favorite thing about JU: Small school. Better chance to get in contact with your professors and interact with students.
Favorite Hobby: Playing sports (mostly basketball)
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get involved in something you’re interested in. It’s true you’re in college for educational purposes but it’s nice to be a part of a club or organization when you’re not in class.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: There are plenty of activities to do on the weekends and when a student has free time.
Campus Involvement: Sigma NU
Ashli Harrison
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Fort Washington
My favorite thing about JU is the quality of education they offer students.
Favorite Hobby: Volunteering
One piece of advice to an incoming student: College is a learning journey. Keep an open mind, engage in critical thinking and challenge everything.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Stay involved and supportive, but allow room for growth and independence.
Campus Involvement: Treasurer/Community service/Philanthropy Chair-Gamma Eta Sorority-Delta Chapter, Logistics Chair-Relay for Life of Greater Arlington at JU
Mike Viprino
Major: Aviation Management and Flight Operations
Hometown: Brewster, MA
Favorite thing about JU: Small class sizes and close group of friends
Favorite Hobby:Surfing
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Be outgoing and meet people
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Let go
Campus Involvement: Actively involved in Sigma Chi Fraternity, Freshman Representative for JUSA, President of Surf Club
Summer Gagel
Major: Marine Science
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Favorite thing about JU: The numerous opportunities that it has to offer.
Favorite Hobby: Going to the beach!
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Be open minded and try everything new!
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Remember that this is your child's first step into the real world. Give them space to grow but always be there to help support whatever decisions they may make. It's all apart of growing up.
Campus Involvement: SCUBA Club, ECO/SOS Club, BBB Club
Cate Connelly
Major: Marketing and Managment
Hometown: Minneapolis,MN
Favorite thing about JU:Laying by the pool on nice days.
Hobbies: Crafting
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Send plenty of packages with home-made cookies!
Campus Involvement: Delta Delta Delta and Dolphin Productions
Kristina Robbins
Major: Exercise Science & Minor in Biology
Hometown: Military Brat/ Sumter, South Carolina
My favorite thing about JU is the small class sizes and how you can connect with your professors.
Favorite Hobby: I love Cheerleading! Also I am into shopping, and being outdoors a lot of the time.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Make sure you get involved around campus. It helps going through your 4 years of college a lot easier.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: JU is great and offers your student a lot of chances to excel.
Campus Involvement: Delta Delta Delta- Continuing Ed & Collegiate Chairman, JU Cheerleading, Math Society, Chemistry Club, JUSA-South Campus Rep , Previous Historian for Panhellenic Council. Go Greek!
Zoe Rocke
Major: Biochemistry pre-med
Hometown:East Greenwich, RI
Favorite thing about JU: I love the close community here between the professors and the students, as well as in Greek life.
Favorite Hobby: I like to run and hang out with all of my sisters.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: JU is what you make of it, so make the most of it and put yourself out there!
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Encourage your kids to get involved and go to the campus functions.
Campus Involvement: VPCD of Delta Delta Delta, Secretary of JUMPS, Panhellenic Delegate for JUSA, Physical Plant Liason for JUSA, member of Phi Kappa Phi, member of Beta Beta Beta, Judicial Board of Panhellenic Council, member of Honors Student Association
Major:Marine Science
Hometown: Toms River, NJ
My favorite thing about JU has to be the small size of the school. Walking around and knowing pretty much everyone you walk by, or having someone to eat with all the time makes everything a lot more interesting!
Favorite Hobby: SCUBA diving.
Advice for an Incoming Student: Don't miss out on Week of Welcome, get involved, don't be shy.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Don't push your new college student to do new things, they will find their niche.
Campus Involvement: Sigma Nu Scholarship Chairman
Bryan Jones
Major: Communications
Hometown: Port Republic
Favorite thing about JU: The diverse opportunities to try something new
Favorite Hobby :The Navigator
Advice for an Incoming Student: Take a writing class as soon as you can, it will help in every other class
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Call every sunday, send care packages
Campus Involvement: Dolphin Productions, The Navigator, JU108, Sigma Chi, Ambassador
Ty Howard
Major: Aviation
Hometown: Sarasota, Florida
My favorite thing about JU is the fact that i can be able to have the freedoms that I may not have necessarily had when I was in high school.
Favorite Hobby: I love playing sports or hanging out with large groups of people.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Getting involved any way you can is the biggest thing I can say. Many of you will have the mentality to maybe try everything by year two or three. But the earlier that you can become engaged with the college is the better time that you will have at JU.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: The size of this campus and the classes is a fanastic entry into college. JU has great sports teams and friendly staff; unlike other colleges, whos grandiose is measured by it's size.
Campus Involvement: Sigma Chi and the organization Dolphin Productions
Jairid Pacileo
Major: Film
Hometown: Girard, PA
The best thing about the university, without a doubt, is the small class sizes. Its easy to get to know other students in the class and build rapport with your professor, something that isnt as possible at larger universities. Plus, many of the professors here are extremely passionate and caring.
Favorite Hobby: In my free time I love to watch stupid horror movies and help others.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: The best piece of advice I could give is get involved, get involved, and get involved.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: The best piece of advice I could give is to remember that your child is just as afraid/excited as you are.
Campus Involvement: International Student Association (ISA), a staff writer for the universitys newspaper The Navigator, an editorial staff member of the universitys literary and art magazine The Aquarian, the fine arts representative and IT liaison for Jacksonville University Student Alliance (JUSA), and the 2012/13 speaker/educational coordinator for Dolphin Productions.
Lezlie(Braxton) Campbell
Major: Aviation Management & International Business
Hometown: Springfield, MA
My favorite thing about JU would have to be the small personalized setting.
My favorite hobby would be swimming.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Stay focused and consistent with school work. Procrastination will be your downfall.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Always try to be supportive of the student especially if they are far away from home.
Campus Involvement: Black Student Union
Ethan Wellhausen
Major: Communications
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
The small school environment where everyone knows one another is my favorite thing about JU. Favorite Hobby: I enjoy seeing my friends on a daily basis.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: Get involved with an organization on campus and have a great time!
One piece of advice to a parent or family: Allow your child to grow up and form into their own person. College is a time to experience knew things and gain more insights on life.
Campus Involvement: Sigma Chi Fraternity, Lifeguard at the Wurn Pool,Teacher Assistant at Wilma's Little People School, The Dolphin Channel’
Kristin DelliBovi
Major: BFA Dance Major
Hometown:Tampa, FL
Favorite thing about JU: I love the small campus and class size. It really makes me feel at home.
Favorite Hobby: When I have free time I like to workout or hang with friends, go to the beach, and shop!
One piece of advice that I would give to an incoming student: have to be to keep an open mind and to not be afraid of being who they really are.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: I know it is hard to let them go but just let them know that you are always there for them and that you are only a phone call away.
Campus Involvement: I am a member of Tri Delta Sorority.
Yasmeen Stogden
Major: Marine Science and Minor in Music
Hometown:West Palm Beach, Florida
My Favorite thing about Jacksonville University would be the faculty on campus.
One piece of advice to an incoming student: One piece of advice would be to make sure you communicate and get on your professors good sides.
One piece of advice to a parent or family: One piece of advice to the family of a new College student would be to check in with their son or daughter.
Campus Involvement: Dolphin Divers(Scuba Club), the Surf Club, ECO/SOS(Environmental Club), a possible founder of the SAA (Student Alumni Association), the South Campus Representative and Press Executive Member of JUSA(Jacksonville University Student Alliance), a member of the Health/Wellness Club, and a sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi(Phi Eta Chapter), and during the fall was an NCAA rower. Outside of school i am a Lifeguard/Pool Monitor for Elite Amenities and a Color Guard member for Drum Corps.
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