During Orientation, your Orientation Leader (OL) will be your go-to person for any questions and concerns. They will guide you through your transition into UCSD and assist you to make the most out of Orientation and your time at UCSD!
Meet your 2026 Orientation team beforehand here!
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Hometown: Salinas, CA
"Hi there! My name is Nicole Dickman, and I’m one of the Orientation Interns for ERC! This will be my third year on ERC’s orientation team. I’m a third year Human Biology major from Salinas, California. Outside of orientation, I’m Social Chair for the Pilipino Undergraduate Society for Health here on campus. Aside from school, I love reading, shopping, arts and crafts, and eating yummy food with my friends! I’m so excited to get more involved with orientation this year! "
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Hometown: Orange County, CA
"My name is Lynnea Conlay, and I am an Orientation Intern for ERC! I am a third-year Clinical Psychology Major and Dance Minor from Orange County, California. Outside of ERC, I am Treasurer for Aequora Ballet Company and Program Coordinator for Psi Chi & Psychology Club at UCSD. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, listening to music, playing trivia, and being outside. I also like movies and use Letterboxd often. I love being in ERC and connecting with my fellow global citizens!"
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Hometown: Sacramento, CA
"My name is Ellen Kimbler and I am an Orientation Intern for ERC! I am currently a third year double major in Sociology and Political Science, minoring in Middle East Studies from Sacramento, California. On campus I am also the Director of Operations for Prospect- The Journal of International Affairs and the Chief-of-Staff for Triton Democrats. Off campus I love exploring San Diego with friends, studying in coffee shops, and reading on the beach. I'm so excited to continue working on the orientation team and meet more new students!"
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Hometown: Redwood City, CA
"My name is Eva Arteaga and I am one of the Senior Orientation Leaders for ERC this year! I am a second year Studio Art Major, Marketing Minor from the San Francisco Bay Area. Outside of ERC I am a Creative Officer for Triton Gaming on campus. I love working with everyone and being creative. When I am not doing school, I am creating a lot of art, watching movies, going to the beach, or talking about my dog. I am excited to be a part of the ERC community and can't wait to help create a welcoming space."
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Hometown: Cypress, CA
"Hihi! My name is Kaylin Chan, and I'll be serving as one of your Senior Orientation Leaders for ERC this year! I am a second year International Business and Cognitive Science Major, minoring in Marketing, hailing from Cypress, Orange County. Outside of OL-ing, I am a Program Intern at UCSD's International House, as well as an analyst and director in the Sustainable Investment Group @USCD. You can find me exploring cafes and restaurants in SD, hiking, karaoke-ing, or curled up in a good book. I look forward to working with the ERC community and supporting this community we build."
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Hometown: Bay Area, CA
"My name is Samantha Pipkins and I am one of the Senior Orientation Leaders for ERC this year! I am a second year double major in Theatre and Political Science - International Relations. Outside of ERC I am a cellist in the Symphonic Student Association and Room 264, as well as a member of the Trailblazers. When I am not doing school, I am exploring San Diego, hiking, swimming at the beach, or experimenting with food. I am thrilled to be a part of the ERC community and excited to grow alongside such a thoughtful and engaged group of people."
