Meet Your Orientation Leaders

Sammy Slug
Hi Banana Slugs! My name is Sammy Slug! I am the official mascot of UC Santa Cruz! Did you know we came very close to being the UCSC Sea Lions? But UCSC students wanted me! I love roaming around campus and taking in the beauty of Santa Cruz. I am so excited for you to start here at UC Santa Cruz. Learn more about your Orientation Leaders and get connected with us!

Lucy
Hi everyone! My name is Lucia but please call me Lucy, my college affiliation is Oakes *Ooooakes* and I am a second-year student, majoring in Art and Latin American and Latino Studies. I love the outdoors, cats, video games, music, and books! I am also part of some clubs, and I've gotten involved with programs such as EOP. In my free time I like to play video games, go out to the Oakes lower lawn, and read or listen to music, and I also love going off campus and exploring Santa Cruz.

Melissa
Hi everyone! My name is Melissa, my pronouns are she/her/hers and I am a third-year UCSC student. I am an Oakes College affiliate and I am majoring in Politics. During my free time, I love to draw and watch all different types of movies!

Rita
Hello everyone, my name is Rita! I am currently in my third year here at UCSC and my declared major is Legal Studies. I am a proud affiliate of Stevenson College, and I'm also involved in a co-ed, pre-law fraternity called Phi Alpha Delta. Outside of the Orientation Office, I am a barista and enjoy doing latte art. As a multiracial, first-generation college student myself, I look forward to assisting you all in your transition to become UCSC Banana Slugs!

Ruby
Hi everyone, my name is Ruby! I’m a second-year student here at UCSC. My official major is Politics; however, I am working on double majoring in General Psychology as well! I’m affiliated with the newly named John R. Lewis College, which means I’ll be the first graduating class associated with John R. Lewis! While attending UCSC, I have had the opportunity to be a part of a pre-law fraternity known as Phi Alpha Delta (P.A.D.) and I currently hold two jobs for the university as well as a legal internship outside of the university!

Selene
Hi everyone! My name is Selene and I am a first-year proposed Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics major here at UCSC! I am affiliated with Crown College and I am currently a member of the Bioinformatics club, a great way to attend career exploration panels for those interested in a STEM-related career pathway! In my free time, I enjoy exploring and trying new things such as searching for coffee shops, visiting different beaches, and trying all kinds of foods. I am eager to share knowledge and assist you all on your transition to become Banana Slugs!

Shalini
Hi everybody! My name is Shalini, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a first-year student at UCSC affiliated with Crown College. My proposed major is Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, walking around campus, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. I can not wait to help you transition into becoming a Banana Slug!