• Live, virtual orientation events at 1 p.m. (students) and 7 p.m. (parents).
• Video to prep for July 5: Cooperative Education and Career Readiness.

• Live event at 7 p.m. – Cooperative Education and Career Readiness.
• Video to prep for July 12: Student Accounts and Payments.

• Live event at 7 p.m. – Student Accounts and Payments.
• Video to prep for July 19: Residence Life and Campus Safety.

• Live event at 7 p.m. – Residence Life and Campus Safety.
• Video to prep for July 26: Financial Aid.

• Live event at 7 p.m. – Financial Aid.
• Video to prep for August 2: Support Services.

• Live event at 7 p.m. – Support Services.
• Video to prep for August 9: Athletics and Student Engagement.

• Live event at 7 p.m. – Athletics and Student Engagement.
• Video to prep for August 16: Faculty Panel.

• Live event at 7 p.m. – Faculty Panel.

Hometown: Kavaja, Albania

Major: Communications, Spanish

Year in school: Junior

Instagram: @boraaajdini

Facebook: Bora Ajdini

Campus involvement: Theater, Student Government Association, Global Student Association and Residence Life.

Dream job: Work in the United Nations to promote peace.

Favorite LU professor: Reina Drake.

Song I have on repeat: Any Maluma songs.

I binge watch: "New Girl" ...a lot.

Favorite Lakeland meal: Beef stroganoff.

Something you may not know about me: I speak five languages fluently and I can bend my fingers all the way backwards.

I love Lakeland because: There is so much that Lakeland offers. I have been able to experience things and be in leadership roles I never thought I would be a part of. I constantly learn new things about my abilities while at Lakeland because I am faced with challenges I must overcome.

Hometown: Milwaukee, Wis.

Major: Psychology; Minor: Diversity Studies

Year in school: Senior

Snapchat: @sofabb

Instagram: @essonse

Campus involvement: President of Beta Psi Nu Sorority Inc. and Black Student Union (BSU), senior resident assistant and secretary of Inter Greek Council.

Dream job: Working as a pediatric neurologist or as an astrophysicist for NASA.

Favorite LU professor: Anthony Liguori.

Song I have on repeat: "Boredom" (feat. Rex Orange County and Anna of the North) by Tyler, The Creator

I binge watch: "iCarly" or "Spongebob Squarepants."

Favorite Lakeland meal: I love getting an iced vanilla latte with lavender and almond milk at the Daily Grind.

Something you may not know about me: I've had my nose pierced six different times and, according to everyone that knows me, apparently I have a Crocs obsession (14 pairs and counting).

I love Lakeland because: The community is tight-knit. Lakeland encompasses a familial aspect. The environment, as well as the people, here are all very welcoming and down-to-earth. I'll always show my gratitude to Lakeland for the relationships I've forged as well as the opportunities that set me up for inevitable success.

Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.

Major: Accounting

Year in school: Senior

Instagram: @rbrumfield_

Campus involvement: Football team, P.O.V, Blue & Gold Champion.

Dream job: Professional athlete/business owner/entrepreneur.

Favorite LU professor: Brett Killion and Bob Martin.

Song I have on repeat: "Refugee" by Lil Durk.

I binge watch: "Snowfall."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Spaghetti.

Something you may not know about me: I'm the best human being you will ever meet.

Hometown: Waukesha, Wis.

Major: Music education

Year in school: Senior

Instagram: @rose_bush1199

Campus involvement: Pi Kappa Gamma sorority, drumline, a cappella and marching band.

Dream job: Middle school band director.

Favorite LU professor: Evan Chancellor.

Song I have on repeat: "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World.

I binge watch: "One Tree Hill."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Sizzling salads.

Something you may not know about me: I am the middle of five kids.

I love Lakeland because: Everyone knows everyone. It's a big family at Lakeland and everyone is so supportive of each other in everything we do.

Hometown: Lansing, Mich.

Major: Sports management

Year in school: Senior

Instagram: @hitman_shay_6

Twitter: @shay_dont_play_6

Campus involvement: Football, Greek life.

Dream job: GM professional for an NFL team.

Favorite LU professor: David Lynch.

Song I have on repeat: "Switch It Up" by Pooh Shiesty ft. G Herbo.

I binge watch: "Blacklist."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Tacos.

Something you may not know about me: Magic Johnson is from my city and even played an alumni game at my school.

I love Lakeland because: Of the vibe. Everybody be chilling and cool with each other and people are always willing to lend a hand for anything whether it's school work or personal things in life

Hometown: Evergreen Park, Ill.

Major: Sports management & leadership 

Year in school: Senior

Instagram: @kc.buckets

Twitter: @kc_buckets

Campus involvement: Women's basketball, FCA.

Dream job: Coaching.

Favorite LU Professor: David Lynch.

Song I have on repeat: "I Apologize" by Anita Baker.

I binge watch: "Greys Anatomy."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Chili dog with cheese.

Something you may not know about me: I'm shy around people I don't know.

I love Lakeland because: I've never felt so at home. I love my teammates and the Lakeland staff. Everyone wants you to be successful.

Hometown: Kankakee, Ill.

Major: Business administration

Year in school: Junior

Instagram: @Kevoholbrook

Campus involvement: Cross country, track and field and SACC.

Dream job: Actor.

Favorite LU professor: Charlie Krebs.

Song I have on repeat: "Funds" by NBA YoungBoy.

I binge watch: "Brickleberry."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Sizzlin' salads.

Something you may not know about me: I can lowkey hoop.

I love Lakeland because: It feels like a home away from home. They brought me in like family and just welcomed me with open arms.

Hometown: Brookville, Ind.

Major: Elementary Education/Minor: ESL

Year in school: Senior

Instagram: @hannah_hornsby1

Snapchat: @hannahlove55566

Campus involvement (clubs/orgs, athletics, etc.): I am secretary for SACC, I work as an admissions counselor and I play for the Lakeland softball team.

Dream job: To be a speech pathologist in Fort Wayne, Texas, in a urban place setting for young children in elementary school.

Favorite LU professor: Julie Mavity Maddalena. She makes every class fun and exciting and is always there for you, even after your class is over with her.

Song I have on repeat: "Hero" by Christopher Wilde.

I binge watch: "Lucifer" on Netflix.

Favorite Lakeland meal: Chicken tenders and mac & cheese.

Something you may not know about me: I grew up in southern Indiana, living in a log cabin most of my life.

I love Lakeland because: It feels like I picked up my small town of Brookville and put it onto campus. Also, all of the professors here are ready to see you succeed.

Hometown: Bloomington, Ill.

Major: Sports management and leadership

Year in school: Junior

Instagram: @josh_kofoed

Snapchat: @speedyj_123

Campus involvement: Track & Field, SAAC.

Dream job: Sports broadcaster.

Favorite LU professor: Brian Murphy.

Song I have on repeat: "What's Next" by Drake.

I binge watch: A lot of YouTube.

Favorite Lakeland meal: Boneless wings.

Something you may not know about me: I am a triplet.

I love Lakeland because: It gives me the opportunity to grow as a person, grow professionally when looking forward to my future career and gave me the ability to compete in athletics.

Hometown: Crete, Ill.

Major: Marketing

Year in school: Senior

Campus involvement: Men's basketball.

Dream job: Sports marketing director.

Favorite LU professor: Kim Viglietti.

Song I have on repeat: "The Way Life Goes."

I binge watch: "Attack on Titan."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Grilled cheese with tomato soup.

Something you may not know about me: I love Chinese food.

I love Lakeland because: Residence life treats every class equally.

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

Major: Criminal justice & psychology

Year in school: Sophomore

Snapchat: @Lk.jaybo

Instagram: @lys.iis

Campus involvement: People of Virtue.

Dream job: Juvenile corrections counselor.

Favorite LU professor: Karin Miofsky.

Song I have on repeat: "Anything" by G herbo.

I binge watch: "Battle Rap."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Grilled chicken sandwiches.

Something you may not know about me: My eyes change color.

I love Lakeland because: It offers what most colleges won't.

Hometown: Kohler, Wis.

Major: Accounting

Year in school: Junior

Instagram: @andyreimerr

Snapchat: @identify_krazy

Campus involvement: Men's cross country, Co-Op program.

Dream job: Own and operate a bank.

Favorite LU professor: Pam Engebretson (sadly, she retired).

Song I have on repeat: "Knee Deep" by Zach Brown.

I binge watch: Marvel movies.

Favorite Lakeland meal: Sizzling salads.

Something you may not know about me: I make amazing macaroons.

I love Lakeland because: It's a small community where everyone knows everyone.

Hometown: West Chicago, Ill.

Major: Marketing

Year in school: Junior

Instagram: @haleyrich_

Campus involvement: Women's soccer, Pi Kappa Gamma sorority, business tutor, barista at The Daily Grind.

Dream job: Social media manager of a professional sports team.

Favorite LU professor: Kim Viglietti.

Song I have on repeat: "Hard to Forget" by Sam Hunt.

I binge watch: "New Girl."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Sizzling Salads.

Something you may not know about me: I don't know how to swim.

I love Lakeland because: The small school environment makes it feel like a family and everyone wants to see you succeed.

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Major: Sports management and leadership; Minor: Criminal justice

Year in school: Senior

Instagram: @dorido88

Campus involvement: Beta Sigma Omega fraternity, Black Student Union (BSU), People of Virtue, Blue and Gold Champion, football team.

Dream job: Defense attorney.

Favorite LU professor: April Arvan.

Song I have on repeat: "Graffiti" by NBA Young boy.

I binge watch: "Attack On Titan."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Breaded chicken flat bread from the Grill.

Something you may not know about me: I'm a great roller-skater.

I love Lakeland because: It molded be into the man I am today by giving me opportunities to expand my education and connect with people who helped me along the way.

Hometown: Niles, Mich.

Major: Cellular biochemistry; Minor: Criminal justice

Year in school: Junior

Instagram: @nicole_sachman

Campus involvement: Women's basketball, resident assistant, tutor.

Dream job: Forensic scientist.

Favorite LU professor: Amelia Fitzsimmons.

Song I have on repeat: "Levitating" by Dua Lipa.

I binge watch: "Law and Order SVU."

Favorite Lakeland meal: Potato bowl.

Something you may not know about me: I used to play the violin.

I love Lakeland because: The family orientation that the campus has. Everyone knows each other. The professors really get to know you on a personal level and they want you to succeed.

Hometown: Lincoln, Ill.

Major: History and early adolescence through adolescence education

Year in school: Sophomore

Instagram: @turley.faith

Campus involvement: Women's soccer team.

Dream job: Professional soccer player.

Favorite LU professor: Rick Dodgson.

Song I have on repeat: "The City" by The 1975.

I binge watch: Anything Marvel, Star Wars or Harry Potter.

Favorite Lakeland meal: The sandwiches from Musko's Deli during lunch.

Something you may not know about me: I go to Haiti every summer.

I love Lakeland because: I really love the atmosphere at Lakeland with it being a smaller campus. It was easy to make friends here by going to different events and meeting new people. Whether you're friends with everyone or stay closer to your room, you usually know everyone in some way.