Chaminade University Orientation Leaders 2011-2012

Brittany Torres

Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Theater
Hometown: Where my family is! (Military)

1). What is/was your favorite part of New Student Orientation?
Definitely getting to meet all the new students! But more specific would have to be when we did the Student Orientation Leader Panel discussion with the new students. This really allowed us as Orientation Leaders to introduce ourselves and have the new students get to know us a little better. It was an awesome experience and I know that most of the new students could really relate to one, if not all, of the Orientation Leaders who spoke that day.

2). What is your favorite thing about Chaminade?
Small class sizes. I like knowing that my teachers know me by name and there is that comfort level of being able to ask them any questions in class or about an assignment. The intimidation of extremely large class sizes doesn’t exist and I feel that I am better able to complete my assignments because of the personal attention that the teachers give.

3). What is something that you never thought you would do but have had an opportunity to do because you are a CUH student?
Because of Chaminade, I am able to attend and lead retreats, join so many different clubs and organizations, have the opportunity to participate in plays and musicals and I’m able to make so many different friends. It’s like having a second family!

Christopher Inoue

Major: Forensic Science
Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii

1). What is/was your favorite part of New Student Orientation?
My favorite part of New Student Orientation is meeting all the new students and their families, and welcoming them into the Chaminade “Ohana”, while letting them know about all the opportunities that Chaminade offers.

2). What is your favorite thing about Chaminade?
My favorite thing about Chaminade is the Chaminade community. Because of the small student body size, it is easy to get to know students both within and outside my major. It is also possible to talk to my professors and get to know them on a personal level.

3). What is something that you never thought you would do but had had an opportunity to do because you are a CUH student?
I never thought that I would join so many student organizations, but because of Chaminade’s tight-knit and supportive community, I participate in several clubs, as well as serving as a club officer.

Nate Enriquez

Major: Forensic Science
Hometown: Sinajana, Guam

1). What is/was your favorite part of New Student Orientation?
My favorite part of New Student Orientation was the Mystery Bus Tour, since it was a great way to explore O‘ahu being new to the island. It was also a way to make friends that were also new to the island.

2). What is your favorite thing about Chaminade?
My favorite thing about Chaminade is the bonds that are formed from attending such a small campus. Everyone knows you by name and knows you on a personal level – no one is a stranger.

3). What is something that you never thought you would do but have had an opportunity to do because you are a CUH student?
Many of the opportunities I have had arose from the relationships formed with many of the faculty and staff here at Chaminade. Each professor knows you by name and knows your strengths and experience. I have done unforgettable internships at New York University and Yale due to the “Ohana” that is formed between professor and student.

Mike Pennock

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Palmdale, California

1). What is/was your favorite part of New Student Orientation?
My favorite part of NSO is the ability to be that first face the new incoming students see, and make them feel welcomed to our ‘ohana. Showing the new students that I am there for them all throughout the school year and more makes me know I did my best.

2). What is your favorite thing about CUH?
I love the small school atmosphere here. Getting to know everyone at a more personal level and having friends around every corner is a great feeling. Getting to know your professors here at Chaminade is much easier with the small class sizes as well, and having come to Chaminade from a large school, it makes learning much simpler here at Chaminade.

3). What is something that you never thought you would do but have had the opportunity to do because you are a CUH student?
I never thought I would see Hawai’i. But coming to Chaminade allowed me to not only see Hawai’i , but to live here. Chaminade allows students the education they need with the beauty of Hawai’i in both our front yard and our back yard.

Sophina Taitano

Major: Forensic Science
Hometown: Yigo, Guam

1). What is/was your favorite part of New Student Orientation?
My favorite part of New Student Orientation was the Luau, there was a lot of good food and entertainment and it was a great time to socialize with all the people you meet throughout Orientation.

2). What is your favorite thing about Chaminade?
My favorite thing about Chaminade is all the help that is provided to the students to help them succeed. All the teachers are always willing to help out and answer any questions whether it is about their class or just life. Chaminade also offers free tutoring for many classes and since I have been here the tutoring has really helped me in those subjects that aren’t my strongest.

3). What is something that you never thought you would do but had had an opportunity to do because you are a CUH student?
I never thought that I would have the opportunity to participate with cancer research at a well known lab while being just an underclassman earning my undergraduate degree. There are people at Chaminade that can help students learn about different opportunities and help in the application process to give us the upper hand in life when we graduate.