First Year Mentors are a team of dedicated and constructive student leaders that are passionate about NC Wesleyan University and believe in every student’s success. From the beginning at New Student Welcome and throughout the fall semester, First Year Mentors help new students connect with the Wesleyan community. They serve as mentors and role models to first-year students and attend an assigned COL 103 course section to be accessible and provide insight as a mentor.
Catherine Briley
Hometown:
Red Oak, NC
Major:
Business Administration & Marketing
Interesting Fact:
I have a dog named “Fuzzbert” and I have a stool that looks like a turtle
Favorite Wesleyan Memory:
When my sister was helping me move out last year, she dropped a box down the stairs. When trying to catch it, she fell down the stairs and pulled me down with her.
Tre’ Nace Chamblee
Hometown:
Camden, NC
Major:
Accounting
Interesting Fact:
I attended an early college program which is leading me to graduate 1.5 years ahead of other students
Favorite Wesleyan Memory:
Meeting my first “close” friend on campus during freshman orientation and also meeting other new people during the Orientation Leadership program
Jadzia Covarrubias
Hometown:
High Point, NC
Major:
Psychology with a Minor in Biology
Interesting Fact:
I enjoy traveling and getting to know new places. Visited Mexico each year since I was 3 years old and participated in Mission Trips there often.
Favorite Wesleyan Memory:
I loved how when I walked on campus for the first time it was very welcoming and I felt like family.
Myia Guion
Hometown:
Blounts Creek, NC
Majors:
Business Admin & Accounting
Interesting Fact:
I was the “unofficial” Official Chess Champion of my high school
Favorite Wesleyan Memory:
Hanging out at the Rock the Mount welcoming event
Elizabeth Perry
Hometown:
Nashville, NC
Majors:
Psychology & Sociology
Interesting Fact:
I have a cat named “Willow”
Favorite Wesleyan Memory:
Being part of the Taylor-Crocker Honors Program
Christine Pierce
Hometown:
Charlotte, NC
Major:
Exercise Science
Interesting Fact:
I manage the NCWU football fan page @bishopfootballfans
Favorite Wesleyan Memory:
Attending sporting events and meeting my new close friends
Daniella Sehannie
Hometown:
Cape Town, South Africa
Major:
Elementary Education
Sport:
Cheerleading
Interesting Fact:
I had never flown alone or been to America before until I came to NCWU
Favorite Wesleyan Memory:
I really enjoyed the Rock the Mount event, riding the carnival rides, and meeting new people…. it was a lot of fun.
