Meet the PALS

Alex Edelman, Freshman PAL
alexandra.edelman@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Music Education

"Make sure you balance your time with your classes/homework, friends and sleep. It will be hard but just know the reason why you are here, and study, study, study!"

Alyssa Hale, Freshman PAL
alyssa.hale@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Redlands, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Graphic Design

"Relax, smile and get involved, this is the first taste of adulthood, don't be scared, enjoy it, because you have people rooting you on and supporting you."

Ashley Jones, Freshman PAL
ashley.jones@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: San Diego, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Behavioral Science: emphasis in Psychology

"Take every opportunity that is placed in front of you and don't be afraid to be yourself while making new friends."

Carissa Davis, Freshman PAL
carissa.davis@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Murrieta, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Accounting

"Be who you are, and you will thrive here at Concordia."

Chris Garcia, Freshman PAL
christopher.garcia@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Palmdale, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Majors: Accounting & Finance

"Everyone is in the same boat as you are, be friendly and make as many friends as you can."

Danny Kimble, Freshman PAC
danny.kimble@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Santee, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Major: Behavioral Science: Sociology

"Challenge yourself, push yourself, love what you do."

David Diaz, Freshman PAL
david.diaz1@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Majors: Exercise Science &Education

"The only way to be successful in college is to put effort into everything you are involved in, while having a positive attitude."

Grace Chong, Freshman PAL
grace.chong@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Fullerton, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Chemistry

"Stay focused, have fun, and go to office hours!"

Jamie Mayorga, Freshman PAL
jaime.mayorga@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Los Angeles
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Undeclared

"Don't be afraid to mingle among other freshman, because you are all on the same boat."

Jaylyn Tidwell, Transfer PAL
jaylyn.tidwell@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Oakland, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology: Pre-Med

"Be yourself no one can take away your originality."

John Doering, Transfer PAL
john.doering@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
'12 Year: Senior
Major: Sports Management

"My advice is best summed up in the words of Kenny Chesney 'Don't blink, life goes faster than you think'."

Katelyn Carbiener, Freshman PAL
katelyn.carbiener@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Manteca, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Undecided

"When the inevitable difficulties of life follow you to college and leave you feeling tired or alone, take a nap and remember to keep God at the center of your life; then you will always have a reason to wake up again and courageously face your dilemma with the hope that Go will carry you through."

Kathy Aberg, Freshman PAL
kathy.aberg@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: San Diego, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Communications

"Try as many things as possible and don't be afraid to put yourself out there."

Kathy Hunt, Freshman PAL
kathy.hunt@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Pomona, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology

"Remember, in any situation, 'This is the fun part."

Kristen Hunsuck, Transfer PAL
kristen.hunsuck@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Atwater, CA
'12 Year: Senior
Major: Exercise Sport Science: Rehab

"During the first weeks, use the excuse of being a new student at CUI to sit down with as many different groups as you can over meals at the cafeteria because it will open doors to so many friendships and make it easier to meet them again at events and to pick up a conversation with the later in the semester."

Lauren Stevens, Freshman PAL
lauren.stevens@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Chandler, AZ
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology

"This school has so many opportunities for so many different types of people; get out there and get involved."

Melissa Wilson, Transfer PAL
melissa.wilson@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Major: History & Lutheran Education

"Do what you love because it is what your heart wants and if you do not follow what you love to do then in the end you will have missed out on a happier life."

Mikaela Andreas, Freshman PAC
mikaela.andreas@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Visalia, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Major: Liberal Studies

"Find a good balance between school and social life- it is important to go to classes and do your homework, but if you don't make friends and spend time away from the books, college can get pretty boring pretty fast."

Mikala Camacho, Freshman PAL
mikala.camacho@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Major: Psychology

"Be ready for anything."

Nicole Salimbeni, Freshman PAL
nicole.salimbeni@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Lathrop, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Major: Theater

"Get involved, make friends, and be open to new things because those are the things that you will remember the most and take away from your college experience."

Nicole Wright, Freshman PAL
nicole.wright@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Placerville, CA
12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Athletic Training

"Get involved in everything, try out a bunch of different activities, and don't be afraid to put yourself out there, because that is what it takes to become a part of something."

Sandy Wakim, Transfer PAC
sandy.wakim@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Anaheim Hills, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Major: History &Political Thought

"When you feel down and feel like you have failed, do not give up. Try and try again because it will lead you to success."

Stephanie Ashton, Freshman PAC
stephanie.Ashton@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Taylorsville, UT
'12 Year: Junior
Major: Theology

"Get involved and don't be afraid to be social with as many people as possible because it is the only way you will find your spot in the new place you call home."

Stephanie Wills, Freshman PAL
stephanie.wills@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Napa, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Undecided

"Work hard in classes, be open to new people, call home frequently, try new things, and get involved."

Valerie Werner, Freshman PAL
valerie.werner@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
'12 Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology

"Be the person you want to be, because in college it's a clean slate, you can become anyone that you want to be, and do anything you want to do, you just have to get out there and just do it."

Whitney Leehey-Freshman PAC
whitney.leehey@eagles.cui.edu

Hometown: Fallbrook, CA
'12 Year: Junior
Major: Music Education

"Go for it, get involved, have fun, don't be afraid, and you will be able to make memories that will last forever and will make your experience and transition into Concordia amazing!"