Ailee (they/she)

Campus Involvement: "I often participate in group fitness classes at the gym on campus, and have recently joined art club."

Hometown: Hubbardston, Massachusetts

Ally (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The greenhouse because it’s so green and calming in there."

Hometown: Papillion, Nebraska

Amber (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "UVM Marche has great food! [I] love getting ice cream there with friends and sitting in the amphitheater. Also studying on the waterman green when it’s sunny is super fun."

Hometown: New Canaan, Connecticut

Becca (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Try everything you want to do and go to all the events you want. You don't have to commit to all or any of them but you might find something new that you love. Thats what happened with me and rugby and its honestly one of the best decisions I've made."

Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina

Ellie (they/them)

#1 Tip: "Get out and about your first few weeks, find people you feel you can be your best self around."

Hometown: Milford, Connecticut

Emma (she/her)

Campus involvement: "I'm an opinion columnist for the VT Cynic, a member of Women in Law, and a barista at Henderson's!"

Hometown: Queensbury, New York

G (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "Gutterson Rec, because is the only place in where I could take time for myself and just take a break about all school responsibilities for a bit."

Hometown: New York, New York

Giavanni (she/they)

Favorite Campus Location: "The marble steps side of the Howe on a sunny day is a great spot to sit and draw."

Hometown: Norwich, Vermont

Jake (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "The Atrium behind MAT; it's the best place to relax. Perfect energy there."

Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania

Jessica (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Make sure to establish a balance between school work and hanging out with friends."

Hometown: Parsippany, New Jersey

Joe (they/he)

Favorite Campus Location: "The tunnel. I like to just lie on the benches in there and listen to the music, atmosphere is unmatched."

Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Julia (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Outing club, UVMSSC, WFS, rec climbing team, horticulture club

Hometown: Penfield, New York

Kai (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I am a certified open water scuba diver."

Hometown: Portland, Maine

Kate (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Any grassy spot to lay in the sun between class."

Hometown: Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

Kenzy (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I do stand-up comedy!!"

Hometown: Falmouth, Massachusetts

Lauren (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Dana Medical Library; super quiet and a great place to study."

Hometown: Kearny, New Jersey

Lily (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Hendersons Cafe because they have great coffee and treats and its a perfect space to get school work done!"

Hometown: Montpelier, Vermont

Maya (she/her)

Campus Involvement: TREK participant & leader, Vermont Cynic, Liberal Arts Scholars Program, Leadership Development Program with the Outing Club

Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Mia (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Outing club leader, club water polo, ski and snowboard club

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Nate (he/him)

Fun Fact: "[I] have eaten new world every weekday this (Spring 2022) semester"

Hometown: Weston, Massachusetts

Nola (they/them)

#1 Tip: "Keep reaching out to new people! Compliment strangers! Then ask them to get lunch sometime!! Everyone's looking to make friends, and most people are scared to make the first move-so get out there and do it!"

Hometown: Blacksburg, Virginia

Olivia (she/her)

Fun Fact: "My favorite article of clothing are socks"

Hometown: Westfield, New Jersey

Olly (she/they)

#1 Tip: "Be yourself while you're meeting new people! Let people get to know the real you."

Hometown: Maplewood, New Jersey

Sam (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "I love the Redstone green! There’s activities no matter the season. Rail boarding in the snow and spike ball and hammocking in the sun."

Hometown: Menlo Park, California

Amna (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Amphitheatre, because I can take a nap in the sun there."

Hometown: Pakistan

August (he/they)

Fun Fact: "I took Latin for 7 years."

Hometown: Holly Springs, North Carolina

 Barent (he/him)

Fun fact: "I never lived in the United States until 2016."

Hometown: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Brooke (she/her)

#1 tip: "Be open-minded and outgoing when meeting people, and give yourself time to meet the right group."

Hometown: Milford, Connecticut

Bryce (he/him)

Fun Fact: "I’ve set foot in every U.S. state."

Hometown: Northfield, Vermont

Charlie (he/him)

Favorite Location on campus: "The redstone green is my favorite location on campus because whenever it's nice and sunny out me and my friends go over there and play games just like it is recess in middle school."

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

 Clara (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Chicks on sticks, club softball, ski and snowboard club, Psychology club.

Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts

Ellett (she/her)

#1 Tip: "It’s completely fine to feel overwhelmed and tired. This is a big transition and everyone is going through it together! But everyone here is all willing to help and be a resource of any kind."

Hometown: Duxbury, Vermont

 Emma (she/her)

Campus Involvement: I am involved in New at UVM, running club and alpine ski racing club.

Hometown: Mendon, Vermont

Emmanuella (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "My favorite location on campus is the Mosaic Center for Students of Color because it is the one place on campus I feel loved and cared for."

Hometown: Bronx, New York

 Ginger (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Aiken Center, best vibes on campus and the student lounge has such comfy chairs!"

Hometown: Chatham, New Jersey

Grace (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The brickyard study room in the Rowell/Given connector because it's always quiet and a great place to study without distractions."

Hometown: St. Albans, Vermont

Ian (he/him)

Campus Involvment: Running Club, Nordic Ski Club, Outing Club, Amnesty int. Club.

Hometown: Camden, Maine

Jenny (they/she/he)

Favorite Campus Location: "WAGE center because its always quiet and peaceful."

Hometown: Bronx, New York

Josie (they/them)

#1 Tip: "Go to all of the events during the first few weeks, it’s nerve wracking but a great way to meet people and get comfortable on campus!"

Hometown: Fairfield, Connecticut

Kate (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I grew up skiing on Burke Mt about an hour and a half from here!"

Hometown: Barrington, New Hampshire

Kenzie (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Student Alumni Association, Bee Keeping Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, & Outing Club.

Hometown: Winterport, Maine

Liana (she/her)

#1 Tip: "If you have a question just ask someone. Don't be embarrassed!"

Hometown: West Hartford, Connecticut

Luke (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "The Student Government Association office because I hang out with friends there in between classes."

Hometown: East Lyme, Connecticut

Maddie (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "There is this one spot near Votey where the squirrels and bunnies come to get fed in the winter from some of the staff. It is very cute."

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Mae (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Try not to compare your experience to others in the first couple months, everyone is going through the same things you are and its new to everyone!"

Hometown: Franklin, Massachusetts

Maggie (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I can speak german!"

Hometown: Delhi, New York

Pennelope (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Billings Library because I feel like I’m in Harry Potter."

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Saylor (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Introduce yourself to people (waiting in line, hammocking, anywhere) everyone’s looking for friends and it’s not embarrassing at all. I met some of my closest friends in line at the Marche."

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Skye (She/Her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The dementor statue trees, I love when it is warm out and everyone goes to hammock and do homework together, it is such a fun way to spend time with your friends!"

Hometown: Penn Yan, New York

Alison (she/her)

Fun fact: "I attended my first concert ever this year (it was mount joy and was simply incredible)."

Hometown: Bennington, Vermont

Allyson T. (she/her)

Fun Fact "I am trying to hike the Northeast 111."

Hometown: Candia, New Hampshire

Amanda (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Plan out your days or weeks in advance to make sure you are able to balance everything in your life."

Hometown: Needham, Massachusetts

Bailey (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Trust yourself to end up where you belong."

Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut

Ben (he/him)

Fun Fact: "I love to snowboard!"

Hometown: Wellesley, Massachusetts

Brooke (she/her)

Campus Involvement: GSAC, TREK/outdoor programs, Chicks on Sticks, UVM SSC, intramural sports.

Hometown: San Diego, California

Ella (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Stay true to yourself, college is a place to change but always remember who you are. Also remember to wash your sheets."

Hometown: Frederick, Maryland

Emma (she/her)

Campus Involvement: UVM Cheerleading & Davis Center Team.

Hometown: Coventry, Rhode Island

Ethan (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "The university green because the food trucks are closeby, it’s not too far from classes, and there’s so much space outside to do work, relax, or catch up with friends during the semester."

Hometown: New York, New York

Henry (he/him)

Fun Fact: "I have ridden my bike to the Canadian border and back from Burlington."

Hometown: Hopewell, New Jersey

Jaden (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "My favorite location is the living and learning dorm because it's a good place to hang out with friends, study, and it has the marche and skinny p. Also, there's a piano in the fireplace lounge that I like to play every once in a while."

Hometown: Natick, Massachsetts

Jenny (they/them)

Campus Involvement: Rock climbing & Figure skating.

Hometown: Barnstable, Massachusetts

Josie (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Don't be afraid to talk to people in your classes! It's a great way to find friends or people to study with, and they are probably wanting those things just as much as you are."

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Kenna (she/her)

Campus Involvement: "NAfME, Pep Band, Chamber Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Rock Climbing club, & Waffle Making club!"

Hometown: Stowe, Vermont

Mandy (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Don't be afraid to grow into who you want to become :)"

Hometown: Libertyville, Illinois

Mari (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Learn what uvm has to offer and explore. While staying in your room might be easy, going out and finding cool places on campus is so much fun and you meet great people!"

Hometown: Rochester, New York

Naomi (she/they)

Favorite Campus Location: "Centenial woods, I could spend hours there taking in all the nature and walking around. Its also really cool walking through it during the different seasons and seeing how much it changes."

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Sarah (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Just don't be afraid to do stuff! Now is your time to be free and try new things. Don't be afraid to do random stuff or go places. You can learn new things about yourself. Just do whatever you feel is right and necessary for you to be happy."

Hometown: Cheshire, Connecticut

Tabatha (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I named my dog after David Bowie!"

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Tian (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Discuss your college course plan with the Advisor, such as course selection and major-related internships."

Hometown: China

Yuang (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "Gucciardi Fitness Center, best gym I have ever been in."

Hometown: China

Zen (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I practiced aerial dancing for 7 years."

Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico

Ali (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "My favorite location on campus is Southwick music hall because it always has music playing and is a really nice ambience inside!"

Hometown: Chalfont, Pennsylvania

Anna (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "I love the hill right next to CCRH because my new friends and I got Dominos and Star gazed on it our 4th night here. Friends ever since."

Hometown: Middlebury, Vermont

Ben (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "Virtue field during pick up soccer."

Hometown: Montpelier, Vermont

Camille (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I've never tried coca cola, pepsi, or Dr. Pepper!"

Hometown: Washington, DC

Emma (she/her)

#1 Tip: "You'll find your people. Don't freak out if you don't find them right away or if it is proving to be difficult. Good things take time and good people will show up when you need them."

Hometown: North Liberty, Iowa

Es (he/they)

Campus Involvement: Timbersports Club & Fiber Arts Club.

Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts

Gilli (she/her)

Fun Fact: "English is my second langauge!"

Hometown: Israel & Cambridge, Massachusetts

Heather (she/they)

Favorite Campus Location: "My favorite place on campus is the amphitheater because it's an open scenic view and is usually surrounded by people enjoying the moment. It's the perfect middle between people, shops, and campus buildings. :)"

Hometown: Walkersville, Maryland

Hil (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Probably the Davis Center for doing work, I am always so motivated to get things done there. But for having fun, the Athletic "Court" I always hammock there and it's quite enjoyable!"

Hometown: Albany, Vermont

Kate (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I know how to win 2048 almost every single time!"

Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania

Kendall (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Intramural sports, Ski and Snowboard Club, Student Nurses Association, and LINKS Peer Mentor.

Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut

Kira (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Have an open mind! Join clubs and take classes on topics you've never learned about before. You may surprise yourself with how much you enjoy them!"

Hometown: Westchester, New York

Lowel (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "4th floor Davis center during sunset, no better view on campus than that."

Hometown: Montpelier, Vermont

Mae (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Don't panic if you don't have it all together in the first week. It takes awhile to adjust to classes, dorm life and friendships."

Hometown: Cazenovia, New York

Maggie (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The Ampitheater in good weather. Or really any of the greens. I just love being able to sit out in the sun."

Hometown: Putney, Vermont

Naomi (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Invite people from your floor to the dining hall or to come to activities with you! Don't be afraid to knock on doors and introduce yourself, everybody else wants to meet people too!"

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sam (they/them)

Fun Fact: "My favorite outdoor activities are mountain biking and snowboarding."

Hometown: Thetford, Vermont

Sarah (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Southwick!! I play the oboe so I get to spend lots of time there, plus the couches are great for napping between rehearsals."

Hometown: Hatboro, Pennsylvania

Sean (he/him)

#1 Tip: "Step outside of your comfort zone, and when you think you are, go even further."

Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Shane (he/him)

Fun Fact: "I have been to every continent in the world."

Hometown: Williston, Vermont

Shea (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Either the window seats in Henderson's or the seats by the fish tank on the first floor of the Davis center. They're both great places to study or hang our with friends."

Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina

Sophia (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Student Nutrition Association, Sponsorship coordinator for Chicks on Sticks, and I spend lots of time training and racing with the alpine ski racing club team!

Hometown: Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Alice (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "4th floor of disco (Innovation/Discovery) because it's where the physics lounge is and I can pretty much always count on finding friend(s) there at any time of day."

Hometown: Needham, Massachusetts

Anna (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Don’t be afraid to ask your professors any kind of questions, most of them are really nice and are happy to answer anything!"

Hometown: Champaign, Illinois

Bri (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I am a dual citizen of US and Finland."

Hometown: Morristown, New Jersey

Cal (he/him)

Favorite Campus Location: "My favorite location of campus is likely the booths in Central Dining. They're comfortable and close to the drink machine."

Hometown: Windsor, Connecticut

Camie (she/her)

Campus involvement: Speech and Hearing club, CSD Peer Mentoring, Kappa Alpha Theta, Chicks on Sticks, UVM Ski and Snowboard Club, Women in Stem, Planned Parenthood Gen Action, and CHNS LINKS program.

Hometown: Williston, Vermont

Caroline (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The Davis Center because I like to work there, eat lunch and just hang out."

Hometown: Dummerston, Vermont

Ella (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "[The] Greenhouse in the winter because it feels so warm and homey."

Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota

Emma (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Grossman Lobby because it’s so pretty with all the plants and there’s the cafe right there in case you get hungry while studying."

Hometown: Rochester, New York

Ian (he/him)

Fun Fact: "I've been skiing since I was 2 years old."

Hometown: Stockbridge, Vermont

Jaeda (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I like to make hot sauce."

Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado

Jamie (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Don't be afraid to meet new people. You'll be surprised at how friendly people are here, I know I was."

Hometown: Roslyn, New York (Long Island)

Jenny (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I aspire to be a pro potter (someone who makes pottery to clarify) one day."

Hometown: Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Katie (she/her)

#1 Tip: "My #1 tip for incoming students would be to take opportunities to get off campus and explore. Taking the bus downtown or signing up for an Outing Club trip are fun ways to get out of the dorms and meet new people."

Hometown: Manchester, New Hampshire

Kiara (she/her)

Campus Involvement: "UVM Orchesis (student-led contemporary dance company), UVM Advocats (tour guide/admissions representative), UVM Honors College, UVM Asian Student Union, and UVM Ski Snowboard Club are the main groups I am affiliated with!"

Hometown: Arlington, Virginia

Mish (they/them)

Favorite Campus Location: "Innovation, the STEM vibes are perfect for putting me in the study mood and it's also a great place to just chill until my next class."

Hometown: Jamaica

Morgan (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The trees behind CCRH because it's a great place to hammock and hang out when the weather is nice, and there are almost are always students there which gives it such a great community vibe."

Hometown: Newington, Connecticut

Petra (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The taxidermy collection in Marsh Life Science.  The catamount may look goofy (or even scary) but I SWEAR it gives me good luck."

Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Sarah (she/her)

Campus Involvement: I am a part of the UVM Ballroom and Swing Society!

Hometown: Morgan, Vermont

Sean (he/him)

Fun Fact: "I've worked at a cherry-themed restaurant and winery the past four summers."

Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Shane (he/she/they)

Fun Fact: "I can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 40 seconds!"

Hometown: Norwalk, Connecticut

Sofia (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "There is this little nook underneath one of the staircases on Central that I go to a lot when I need a quiet study space."

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Sparhawk (he/him)

Campus Involvement: Gaming Guild & Aikido Club.

Hometown: Newburyport, Massachusetts

Taylor (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I have a pet duck!"

Hometown: South Burlington, Vermont

Addy (she/her)

Fun Fact: "[I] Grew up in Madison, Wisconsin so I'm a big packer fan #cheeseheadbaybeeee!"

Hometown: East Hampton, Connecticut

Amelia (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Summit Sisters, Intramural Soccer (fall), SSC (learned to ski), Outing Club (was on Trek)!

Hometown: Mendham, New Jersey

Becca (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The green in front of the Davis center because it’s an awesome place to do work or hang out when the weather is nice. I also love when different clubs or companies are set up here, because it gives me the opportunity to see new things."

Hometown: Massachusetts

Brandon (he/him)

#1 Tip: "Explore the campus! There are so many beautiful places with amazing views, as well as good study areas whether its outside in a secluded area or in a building. So get out as much as possible!"

Hometown: Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Bridie (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Outing Club Haus manager, chicks on sticks, TREK, and Women in Business.

Hometown: West Hartford, Connecticut

Cameron (he/him)

#1 Tip: "Managing time is the most important part of college."

Hometown: Morrisville, Vermont

Elijah (he/him)

Fun Fact: "I am an Avid LARPer."

Hometown: Winooski, Vermont

Ellie (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "I love the fishbowl because it’s such a fun social place and i always see someone I know."

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, California

Emma (she/her)

Fun Fact: "I speak English, Spanish, French, and I’m learning Italian!"

Hometown: Panama City, Panama

Em (she /her)

#1 Tip: "Get involved in clubs as a first year! You'll always wish you had started earlier!!!"

Hometown: Manchester, New Hampshire

Grace (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "The 4th floor of the Davis Center. I love to get a coffee from Henderson's, and do homework on the 4th floor by a window!"

Hometown: Saratoga Springs, New York

Hannah (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Do not overthink everything that happens in the first few weeks of college, everyone is trying to adjust, and it just takes time. Also take advantage of all the activities at the beginning of the year it is a great way to meet people and also just have fun."

Hometown: Leominster, Massachusetts

Indira (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "One of my favorite locations is the red stone forest with all trees because it is a great area to picnic or hammock, and a great quiet spot to do homework as well."

Hometown: Barre, Vermont

Ingrid (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Savor your time here; it goes by fast!"

Hometown: Rutland, Vermont

Julie (she/her)

Fun Fact: "When I was 14 I did two triathlons and biked 100 miles in 3 days!"

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Kaitlin (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Rock climbing team, student alumni association, speech and hearing science club, CSD peer mentoring, and research.

Hometown: River Forest, Illinois

Lynn (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Skinny P because it's got the best food on campus and I always go with friends."

Hometown: Waterbury, Vermont

Maddie (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Be yourself! Have fun!"

Hometown: San Anselmo, California

Mahder (she/her)

Campus Involvement: Hall Council, BSU, and Intermural sports.

Hometown: Swampscott, Massachusetts

Marco (he/him)

Fun Fact: "[I] Can string a tennis racquet in 30 minutes."

Hometown: Montclair, New Jersey

Mare (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Spend as much time as you can outside. It's good for the soul."

Hometown: Keene, New York

Naomi (she/her)

#1 Tip: "Enjoy the journey that college is, because in retrospect, it will be worth it and it doesn’t last all that long. Push yourself to find new opportunity and foster new connections. These are the sorts of experiences you will be able to look back on, be proud of, and carry with you after your time at UVM."

Hometown: Hollis, New Hampshire

Royce (she/her)

Favorite Campus Location: "Billings Library because it looks fancy and I can get a lot of work done."

Hometown: Chatham, New Jersey

Ryan (he/him)

Favorite Campus Locations: "Top Floors of Old Mill. Open desks and chairs all around and is a great and relaxing place to study."

Hometown: Lancaster, Massachusetts