Open House Committee
Open House Committee
Open House Committee is the group of students that are responsible for planning and implementing the entirety of Cal Poly's annual Open House weekend. They work with campus and community partners to put on an event-filled weekend that showcases all that Cal Poly has done and is currently doing and celebrates current students, families, and alumni.
Interested in getting involved with Open House?
Open House Committee is open to students of all years, majors, and backgrounds! If you'd like to learn more or apply, feel free to review the Open House Committee Application page here, or reach out to us at orientation@calpoly.edu for more information.
As Open House draws closer, we will also be looking for volunteers for events throughout the weekend. Check back in winter and spring for more information on these volunteering opportunities!
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Halie Swanson
Fourth Year History Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Watching the sunset on Avila Beach
Favorite Song: Super Far by LANY
How do you like to spend your free time? I like to spend my free time surrounded by the people I love the most.
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? Put yourself out there and try something that scares you. Pushing myself outside of my comfort zone in joining this program was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Top 5 Strengths: Learner, Achiever, Relator, Arranger, Developer |
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Lauren Hamilton
Fourth Year Microbiology Hometown: Tustin, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Terrace Hill
Favorite Song: Glitter in the Air by P!NK
How do you like to spend your free time? I love to perform and Teach aerial silks and Lyra. I also love to try new things while exploring new areas of San Luis Obispo and the surrounding area.
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? Reach out to people you admire whether as friends or mentors. Everyone is happy to get to know you and share their passions and stories with you.
Top 5 Strengths: WOO, Learner, Achiever, Positivity, Ideation |
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Ali Alvarez
Fifth Year City & Regional Planning Hometown: Santa Rosa, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Terrace Hill
Favorite Song: 9 in the Afternoon by Panic at the Disco
How do you like to spend your free time? When I have free time I like to spend it either hiking or going to the beach. I try to head outdoors as much as possible since all my busy time is usually spend inside.
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? One piece of advice I have for Cal Poly students and supporters is to be open to new opportunities and experiences. College has so much to offer and figuring out what you like and where you feel at home is something that is going to take some trial and error. Its important to keep an open mind and keep trying.
Top 5 Strengths: Learner, Restorative, Achiever, Communication, Ideation |
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Alisha Solis
Third Year Business Administration Major, Psychology Minor Hometown: San Jose, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Slodoco <3
Favorite Song: Bet on It by Troy Bolton
How do you like to spend your free time? My favorite thing to do in my free time is watch the sunset with friends on the beach while eating Blaze Pizza!
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? "The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone." College is truly the time to step out of your comfort zone and try things you never thought you would. I found my home at Cal Poly by taking a leap of faith and stepping out of my comfort zone, and I encourage all incoming students to do the same! For supporters, check up on your student every once in a while, but also remember to take a step back and trust that your student is in a wonderful place filled with the most amazing individuals and they will grow more than ever during their time here.
Top 5 Strengths: Discipline, Harmony, Responsibility, Maximizer, Individualization |
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Amber Sylvester
Second Year English Hometown: Torrance, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Lucy's Coffee
Favorite Song: Most People Are Good by Luke Bryan
How do you like to spend your free time? Anywhere with a coffee and some good friends makes my heart happy
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? To the Students: This is the time that you get to decide who you want to be, what you want to pursue, and where you want to go. Step out of your comfort zone and really get to know your deeper self!
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Strategic, Restorative, Adaptability, Communication |
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Matthew Lawler
Second Year Computer Science Hometown: Modesto, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Firestone Grill
Favorite Song: "Amsterdam" by Nothing But Thieves
How do you like to spend your free time? Usually playing/designing video games or taking photos.
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? I would highly recommend getting involved with something on campus. For me, I found my home in both New Student and Transition Programs and many of the clubs on campus just by reaching out to them and joining. It has made me feel so much more comfortable with not only myself but also with my presence on campus and what I want out of my education.
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Harmony, Input, Learner, Responsibility |
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Maura Carrick
Third Year Anthropology and Geography Hometown: Pleasanton, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Perfumo Canyon
Favorite Song: Drops of Jupiter by Train
How do you like to spend your free time? Hanging out with friends at Slodoco then running the donuts off around our stunning campus, the views never get old!
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? Change is the only contestant life can promise. We don't have any control over it, so the most you can do is take a deep breath, smile, put yourself out there, and enjoy the ride :)
Top 5 Strengths: WOO, Communication, Positivity, Includer, Learner |
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Nikki Watson
Third Year Kinesiology Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Favorite Spot in SLO: Terrace Hill
Favorite Song: Send Me On My Way by Rusted Root
How do you like to spend your free time? I like to spend my free time hanging out with friends, going on hikes, or going to the beach.
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? If I could give any advice it's to value and enjoy all of the experiences and moments you will have at Cal Poly because you only do it once and it will go by faster than you can imagine.
Top 5 Strengths: Maximizer, Consistency, Harmony, Arranger, Discipline |
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Randie Billesbach
Third Year Liberal Studies Hometown: Castaic, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: West Cuesta Ridge
Favorite Song: Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
How do you like to spend your free time? I like to spend my free time with people that I care about. It doesn't matter where we are, just that I am surrounded by those special people in my life.
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? "Right here, right now, with all of your flaws, with all of your genius, you are exactly who, and what, and where you are supposed to be."
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Responsibility, Discipline, Relator, Learner |
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Samana Shah
Second Year Biomedical Engineering Hometown: Saratoga, California
Favorite Spot in SLO: Montaña de Oro
Favorite Song: Say My Name by Odesza
How do you like to spend your free time? Some of my favorite things to do in my spare time include reading, skiing and traveling.
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters? Reach out and connect with as many people as possible. College goes by fast so do not miss out on the opportunity to build a family here. There are so many resources that are eager to help but it is ultimately up to you to take the first step of engaging with them.
Top 5 Strengths: Empathy, Achiever, Responsibility, Discipline, Competition |
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