These current URochester students are selected to guide and mentor incoming students as they participate in the University of Rochester Orientation Outing Treks (FOOT) program.
With different backgrounds. varied life experiences, and a wide range of interests both inside and outside the classroom, the FOOT Trek Leaders are bound together by their shared love of outdoor adventure and helping our newest Yellowjackets thrive. They can't to meet you!
Nazia is a rising sophomore majoring in biochemistry and planning on attending medical school. Her own experience last year as a trekee makes her excited about being one of your FOOT Trek Leaders!
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Lily is a rising junior majoring in biology and a Rochester area native. She's returning for her second year as a FOOT Trek Leader because she loves that she gets to meet so many new people through the program. She can't wait to get to know this year’s trekees!
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Samantha is a rising sophomore double majoring in epidemiology and Spanish. She loves learning about the public health field and people's cultural experiences, as well as participating in student organizations (she's currently involved in six!) She can't wait to meet all of this trekees and embark on adventurous hiking trips.
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Donovan is a rising junior majoring in optics and is returning for his second year as a FOOT Trek Leader. FOOT was one of the most fun experiences of his first year at URochester and he loved being a 2025 Trek Leader even more!
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Quin is a rising junior double majoring in psychology and brain and cognitive sciences with a minor in American Sign Language. She's returning for her second year as a FOOT Trek Leader because she had tons of fun getting to know last year's participants and helping them get acquainted with campus and one another. She looks forward to meeting this year's trekees!
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Mael is a rising sophomore majoring in physics and an international student from Spain. He loves traveling, hiking, and anything that involves a good adventure. He's also part of an a cappella group on campus and absolutely loves music. He's so excited to go hiking with this year's trekees—and maybe splash a few of you while kayaking!
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Ben is a rising sophomore majoring in biology and planning to attend medical school. He is from Ellicott City, Maryland, and loves to snowboard, rock climb, and play soccer. He's excited to meet this year's new students and show them around campus and the city of Rochester.
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James is rising sophomore pursuing a major in chemistry and a minor in music. He enjoys baseball, tennis, the outdoors, and playing guitar. A participant of the 2025 FOOT program, he's excited to return this year as a Trek Leader!
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Ang is a rising sophomore majoring in neuroscience and hails from the Jersey shore. She's involved in Women's Club Lacrosse, Outing Club, Gamma Phi Beta sorority, and the Charles Drew Pre-Health Society. She loved her time as a participant in last year's FOOT program, including all the new people she got to meet (many of whom she still talks to today!). She’s excited to meet all of this year’s trekees.
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Sarah is a rising junior majoring in political science and creative writing. She's part of two dance groups at URochester: the Ballet Performance Group and Sihir Bellydance Ensemble. She's excited to be back for her second year as a FOOT Trek Leader and can't wait to go on adventures with this year's trekees!
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Nova is a rising sophomore planning to major in history. They play on the University’s softball team and are involved with club rugby. Nova had so much fun last year as a participant in the FOOT program that they are back this year as a Trek Leader. They can’t to meet this year’s trekees and return to all the beautiful outdoor places the FOOT program will explore.
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Paula is a rising senior majoring in biomedical engineering. She grew up by the beach in Mexico and is happiest anywhere near the ocean or outdoors. She recently studied abroad in Sydney, Australia, where she fell even more in love with nature and adventure. As a former trekee, FOOT made URochester feel like home from the very beginning, and she can’t wait to help incoming students have that same experience!
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Josh is a rising sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering and a member of the University's track and field team. He loves spending time outdoors, especially fishing and hiking. He can't wait to meet this year's trekees and answer any questions they might have about URochester.
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Neema is a rising sophomore from Los Altos, California, majoring in neuroscience. In her free time, she likes to go on walks, read, and try new food. She's excited to meet this year's trekees and hike with everyone!
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Yuriy is a rising senior enrolled in the Health and Epidemiology Advanced Learning (HEAL) five-year master's degree program and majoring in epidemiology. He's excited to share his URochester experiences and wisdom with this year's FOOT program trekees.
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Eva is a rising sophomore double majoring in mathematics and physics. In her free time, she loves to go camping, play with her dogs, and curl (as in the ice sport!) She's excited to meet this year's trekees and explore the Rochester area together.
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Emma is a rising sophomore intending on majoring in archaeology, technology, and historical structures, with minors in biology and studio art. She was a trekee in last year's FOOT program and is excited to give this year's trekees the same great experience she has on the trails!
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Saumya is a rising senior double majoring in neuroscience and psychology and is planning to attend medical school. She’s excited to meet this year's trekees and spend as much time as possible outdoors!
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Nathan is a rising junior majoring in business on the accounting track. He's involved in club wrestling, men's club rugby, and the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. He's excited to return as a FOOT Trek Leader again this year because he loves giving back and meeting new people.
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Jackson is a rising sophomore majoring in brain and cognitive sciences, philosophy, and psychology. He's really excited to explore the greater Rochester area with this year's trekees!
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Interested in serving as a FOOT Trek Leader? The heart and soul of URochester's First-Year Orientation Outing Treks program, these students serve as a mentors, facilitators, and role models for a small group of incoming students during this multi-day pre-orientation experience. Learn more about your eligibility and how to apply.