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What is a Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)?

Student Orientation Assistants, or SOAs, are a group of students that have a sincere interest in helping new students successfully achieve personal, social, and academic adjustment to the University. To achieve this goal, SOAs assist new students in their connection to the campus community by sharing Tech traditions, introducing new students to other new students & upperclassmen, and answer questions about college life. This role allows new students to grow into successful Golden Eagles and foster a sense of belongingness at Tech.

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Meet the 2024 Student Orientation Assistants!

The 2024 Student Orientation Assistants (SOAs) is comprised of current Tech students from different backgrounds, majors, and interests. The SOAs are committed to helping new students successfully transition to Tennessee Tech. They can't wait to meet you and show you all that Tech has to offer! Wings Up!

 

Follow along with the SOAs this summer!

 

Katie Hutchison Headshot
Katie Hutchison

Biology
Lenior City, TN

Bri Pharris Headshot
Bri Pharris

Exercise Science
Cookeville, TN

Rebekah Reed Headshot
Rebekah Reed

Design Studies
Smyrna, TN

Kensea Skelton Headshot
Kensea Skelton

Elementary Education
Carthage, TN

Lexie Western Headshot
Lexie Western

Exercise Science
Brush Creek, TN

Claire Eastburn Headshot
Claire Eastburn

Nursing
Columbia, TN

Meredith Foster Headshot
Meredith Foster

Elementary Education
Winchester, TN

Riverland Gordon Headshot
Riverland Gordon

Interdisciplinary Studies
Cookeville, TN

Aaron Hughes Headshot
Aaron Hughes

Finance
Dickson, TN

Anna Johnson Headshot
Anna Johnson

Elementary Education
Tullahoma, TN

Kaitlin Kotasek Headshot
Kaitlin Kotasek

Agriculture
Jamestown, TN

Ethan Powell Headshot
Ethan Powell

Finance
Bradyville, TN

Gabriel Ramos Headshot
Gabriel Ramos

Accounting
Dayton, TN

Whitney Robinson Headshot
Whitney Robinson

Special Education
Gallatin, TN

Mason Wyatt Headshot
Mason Wyatt

Elementary Education
Crossville, TN

Gerardo Francisco-Sebastian Headshot
Gerardo Francisco-Sebastian

Accounting
Monterey, TN