Zach Beck
Major/Minor: Philosophy
Hometown: Louisa, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: I’m looking forward to meeting the incoming class of 2023 and participating in activities near the school.
Advice for incoming students: Be open to meeting new people and forming new relationships
Fun fact: I’ve always loved animals and my first word was cat.
Olivia Black
Major/Minor: Conservation Biology
Hometown: Shepherdstown, WV
Most looking forward to about NEST: I’m looking forward to meeting all of the incoming students and introducing them to campus!
Advice for incoming students: Get involved on campus! There are a lot of fun clubs and sports teams on campus that can help you make friends and spend your free time.
Fun fact: I love whitewater rafting and running!
Rachel Bolin
Major/Minor: International Affairs with a minor in Environmental Sustainability
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: I’m most looking forward to meeting all of the new student and having the chance to lead beside them as they become more comfortable with our campus and the surrounding Fredericksburg area!
Advice for incoming students: One of the best things about your first year is all of the new people you will be meeting. It’s okay if you find yourself unable to remember someone’s name. If meeting people is nerve wracking, that’s okay. Almost everyone will be nervous when they first arrive on campus. The most important thing is to have an open mind and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.
Fun fact: I’m actually from what some consider the *real* VA Beach (not Norfolk or Chesapeake).
Kayla Estes
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: Meeting new people!
Advice for incoming students: Step out of your comfort zone, put yourself out there, and try new things.
Fun Fact: I’ve been playing rugby since I was 6.
Kira Frazee
Major/Minor: English Creative Writing and Elementary Education
Hometown: Leesburg, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: Meeting everyone and doing the service project!
Advice for incoming students: Take a deep breath and don’t forget to enjoy your first year.
Fun fact: I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was in 3rd grade!
Lexie Hamley
Major: Historic Preservation
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: Meeting new people
Advice for incoming students: It’s okay to be nervous, every incoming student feels the same way
Fun Fact: I was in the marching band in high school and I am a historic re-enactor
Antonio Herold
Major/Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Escondido, California
Most looking forward to about NEST: Meeting new people and helping new students get to know the school better
Advice for incoming students: Don’t skip class! You’ll get a lot of freedom in college but remember that you’re here for an education! Use that freedom wisely!
Fun fact: I technically have four first names!
Delaney Lind
Major/Minor: Business Administration
Hometown: Mill Creek, WA
Most looking forward to about NEST:
Advice for incoming students: Be open to new opportunities because they might surprise you with new friends and knowledge.
Fun fact: I love cake decorating!
Ronic Ngambwe
Major/Minor: Communications & Digital Studies and Religious Studies
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: The fun activities we have planned
Advice for incoming students: Relax! Everything will be okay!
Fun fact: My go to: born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Redd Niero
Major: Creative Writing & Geology
Hometown:
Most looking forward to about NEST: helping students get connected to each other and the university.
Advice for incoming students: Find friends who motivate you to do and be the best person rather than enable you
Fun Fact: I have held 5 campus jobs and been a part of 6 clubs at once
Danielle Radosta
Major: Mathematics & Computer Science
Hometown: Williamsburg, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: I am looking forward to meeting all of the incoming first year students
Advice for incoming students: Don’t be afraid to try new things
Fun Fact: I am originally from New Jersey
Carleigh Rahn
Major: English, College of Education
Hometown: Purcellville, VA
Most looking forward to about NEST: I cannot wait to meet new student and have so much fun and learn with all of you!
Advice for incoming students: Be yourself. Everyone is learning and growing. You don’t owe anything to anyone.
Fun Fact: I love the state of Wyoming. I can’t survive the day without at LEAST two cups of coffee, and I am constantly in an internal battle between what my favorite color is: yellow or purple. P.S. Please ask me about Wyoming!
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