 Name: Jeff Riles
Classification: Junior
Major:Political Science Pre Law
Campus Involvement:Kappa Sigma, Student Senate, Clara Luper Advisory Board, Relay for Life, Orientation Team (2 years), Recreation Task Force
Why I chose OCU:Because Amanda Wrede convinced me!!
Advice to others: It really is one of the best things that'll ever happen to you, so enjoy it! |
 Name: Amanda Wills
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Biology
E-mail: awills.stu@okcu.edu
Campus Involvement: Tri-Beta, OCULEADS
Why I chose OCU: I chose OCU because of the small class sizes and it is the school I feel will do the best job preparing me for medical school. Advice to others: Just be yourselves. College is a time to meet new people and get out of that high school mentality. Be prepared to feel more independent and responsible. |
Name: Clay Burch
Classification: Sophomore
Major: BFA in Acting
E-mail: cburch.stu@okcu.edu
Campus Involvement: Kappa Sigma, Theatre, Cheer, Leads, IFC
Why I chose OCU: It just felt right!
Advice to others: Relax. Have a good time. Get to know someone. Orientation may seem dumb now but the people you meet here will become your best friends. |
Name: Chelsea Blackmon
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Education
E-mail: cblackmon.stu@okcu.edu
Campus Involvement: OCU Leads, American Indian Scholar, volunteering on and off campus, singing in my church choir.
Why I chose OCU: I chose OCU because of its size, location, and professors. The size of the campus is fairly small as well as the classroom sizes. OCU is located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. The professors at OCU give you one-on-one attention and they care about your grades.
Advice to others: GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!!! |
Name: Mia Lopez
Classification: Sophomore
Major: PSYC/Business
Campus Involvement: HSA, OHLAP Peer Mentorship, OCU Leads, Clara Luper Scholar
Why I chose OCU: I chose OCU because, it is such a wonderful school to get to know people. It is a diverse campus. I also got a full ride scholarship and help from financial aid.
Advice to others: Be prepared to have the year fly by and enjoy an awesome year. |
 Name: Sarah Gail Copley
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Campus Involvement: OCULeads, OCUServes, Habitat for Humanity, and Tri-Beta
Why I chose OCU: OCU has a devoted and highly intelligent biology program with a high acceptance rate to Med School
Advice to others: Make sure and go! Don't miss something just because you're afraid you won't know anyone. Chances are, most people there don't know a single person either. Don't be afraid to be a little social.
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Name: Ellyott Lucas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Political Science
Campus Involvement: Habitat for Humanity, Young Democrats, Native American Society
Why I choose OCU: I loved the campus!!
Advice to others: Make the best out of it. |
Name: Angela Feng
Classification: Sophomore
Campus Involvement: OCU Crew; Ad Astra
Why I chose OCU: The music and the people
Advice to others: Let go and have fun. Remember that the best way to enjoy college is to open up and talk to people. |
Name: Thomas Stewart
Classification: Sophomore, musical theatre
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha
Why I chose OCU: The musical theatre program is OUTSTANDING!
Advice to others: You can play hard, if you work harder |
Name: Ideen Tabatabai
Classification: Junior
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha, Student Senate, Blue Tie Ambassadors
Why I chose OCU: The small environment and small teacher-to-student ratio
Advice to others: Go to EVERYTHING! While you’ll think it’s lame right now, the friends you’ll make in the process make it completely worth it. |
 Name: Matthew R. Schultz
Classification: Junior
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha, Blue Tie Ambassadors, OCULeads Alumni
Why I chose OCU: PRESTIGE!
Advice to others: Use advice when it is given and listen. |
Name: Oscar Kincheloe
Classification: Sophomore
Campus Involvement: Residence Hall Association, IC-OCU (Invisible Children), Alpha Psi Omega
Why I chose OCU: I chose OCU because I love all the people and the programs here.
Advice to others: Have fun, but realize hard work is coming. Don’t slack off, it will hurt you in the long run. |
Name: Nick Sowell
Classification: Senior
Campus Involvement: Inter-fraternity Council President, NSO Team for 3 years
Why I chose OCU: The scholarships and friendly community
Advice to others: Enjoy college as much as possible … You’ll blink twice and be a senior! |
 Name: Josh Lathe
Classification: Sophomore
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha
Why I chose OCU: Because it seemed like the place where I want to grow and thrive
Advice to others: This will be tons of fun—Get excited! |
Name: Bryce Richardson
Classification: Junior
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha, Blue Tie Ambassadors, The Agency, Phi Eta Sigma
Why I chose OCU: Small size of the classes and the great mass communications department
Advice to others: Explore all the options. |
Name: Zach Newland
Classification: Junior
Campus Involvement: Student Senate, Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, Blue Tie Ambassadors, Kappa Sigma
Why I chose OCU: The voice faculty, the Bass School of Music and all the help from financial aid
Advice to others: GO GREEK! |
Name: Diana Kwiatkowski
Classification: Sophomore
Campus Involvement: OCULeads Alumni, OCUServes, Alpha Chi Omega, Tri Beta
Why I chose OCU: The scholarship availability and the great biology department.
Advice to others: Be yourself—have fun—meet as many people as possible! |
Name: Kortney Konrath
Classification: Junior
Campus Involvement: Blue Tie Ambassadors, Alpha Psi Omega, Student Senate
Why I chose OCU: The theatre department
Advice to others: Wear tennis shoes! |
Name: Chris Halley
Classification: Sophomore
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha, OCU Men's Golf Team
Why I chose OCU: good student atmosphere, golfing purposes
Advice to Freshmen during Orientation: time management, responsible, stressing the importance of academics |
 Name: Cody Mace
Classification: Senior theatre performance
Why I chose OCU: For the small class size and the people I met
Advice to others: Take advantage of every opportunity you are given
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 Name: Charlie Ludden
Classification: Junior
Major: Marketing/Spanish (minor)
Campus Involvement: Blue Tie Ambassador, SAAB, Generation Blessed Gospel Choir, Hispanic Student Association, Clara Luper Advisory Board, Clara Luper/American Indian Scholar Outreach Coordinator, New Student Orientation (2 years), Junior Varsity Basketball, First Commercial Bank Student Advisory Board
Why I chose OCU: I was awarded the Clara Luper Scholarship which gave me the wonderful opportunity to be apart of this university. I didn't really know much about the campus before my first day as a freshman. But when I began to meet all kinds of people on campus I knew that this was the perfect place for me.
Advice: Don't be shy. GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!!!!!! There's so much to offer.
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 Name: Graham Chapman
Classification: Sophomore
Campus Involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha
Why I chose OCU: Because of the great music program
Advice to others: Check out all of the Greek organizations
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