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Alia Sobrepena with OAs Andrew Wagenhals and Lilly Brasili
No matter how much studio work I have, I always try to maintain my social life. As a SCAD student, it’s difficult to find a balance between social and work life—but it can be very beneficial. I’ve tried to be as social and actively involved in clubs and organizations as I can, which is very important to me because I get to partake in activities outside of what’s listed in my syllabus.
The best way I’ve gotten involved is by becoming an Orientation Assistant (OA). The overall goal of an OA is to be the first person a new freshman, transfer or graduate student encounters when starting the year. Our job is to connect students with others and to show them the resources SCAD provides. We want incoming students to feel welcome and like they have the tools and support they have to succeed here at SCAD.
I chose this position because I had a wonderful OA during my freshman year, Trishawn Brown. She knew so much about SCAD, gave a student perspective and was a great friend. Trishawn inspired me to want to give the same positive experience to others. Hopefully some of my Summer Swarm students can vouch for me and say I was successful in doing so. What I love about being an OA is that I get to meet new people and build new relationships. Being an OA has taught me a lot about myself and given me many new leadership skills. I would recommend those who are interested in this position to apply. Feel free to contact me with questions.
During winter quarter, SCAD will begin the process of hiring new students for leadership positions. There are many different positions ranging from Resident Assistant to United Student Forum representative. Check out the list of positions to see what draws your interest.Â
Here are other ways to be social and stay involved:
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