Honors Navigator Program

The Honors leadership is committed to supporting a vibrant and diverse group of academically motivated students in the Honors Scholar Program. To serve that end, a group of high performing Honors students who are committed and passionate about the Honors program are chosen each year to work as a team of Honors Navigators.

Honors Navigators provide the student perspective on the Honors experience, and often meet with prospective and current students, parents, administrators, and faculty. The Navigator team represents the Honors Scholar Program at orientations, college presentations, panel discussions, receptions, social activities, and other outreach events.

Additionally, these talented students mentor new Honors students in the expectations, rigors, and opportunities within the Honors Scholar Program. Often Navigators can be found in the Honors Lounges, as a contact for the Honors program and as a resource for all it has to offer.

Navigator Application and Job Descriptions

2012-2013 Navigators

	Loren Vevaina Hey everybody! My name is Loren Vevaina. I am so excited to be an Honors Navigator this year! This is my second semester at MiraCosta and there is no better place than the Honors Program to make a smooth transition to a four-year university. I am hoping to transfer to either UCLA or UC Berkeley in Fall 2014. I joined the Honors Program to be surrounded by like-minded students, who encourage each other to reach our academic goals. The Honors program offers many great opportunities. My small classes have enabled me to build strong relationships with my peers and professors. As an honors student I participated in transfer days. After visiting the UCLA campus and exploring the opportunities it has to offer, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. In addition, the social events offered have helped me get to know my peers in a fun environment. Outside of school, I enjoy going on hikes, playing guitar, running, traveling, and interning at the YMCA for the Youth and Government program. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask, after all that’s what I’m here for. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and making this the best year yet!

	Karolyn Krebs Hello there! My name is Karolyn Krebs. I am excited to be entering my second and final year at MiraCosta as a Business major. I plan to transfer to one of the University of California campuses in the Fall of 2013. When I’m not at school, you can find me tutoring students, laughing with friends, or in a dance studio. Dancing has always been my passion; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Zumba, Hip Hop- I love it all! Blue is my absolute favorite color as all my friends know. I am a Life Member of Girl Scouts and earned my Gold Award by developing a water conservation education program for children in the San Diego County. Another fun fact about me: you can always find a smile on my face. I really enjoy being able to meet such a diverse group of students in the Honors Scholar Program. I am looking forward to another fun filled year with the Honors Scholar Program.

	Storm Marquis What’s up everyone? My name is Storm Marquis and this is my second year at MiraCosta College. Since I joined the Honors Scholar Program in Fall 2011, I have completed all five Honors courses, so I’d say I know a thing or two! I’m majoring in Music Performance and Sociology and I hope to transfer to Cal State Fullerton or Chapman University for the Fall 2013. I love to play orchestral percussion and jazz piano on the side. I look forward to what music brings me in the future because I have already enjoyed many wonderful experiences. I really enjoy helping others and learning how and why the world works the way it does, which is why I volunteer my time with MiraCosta Rotaract and California Against Slavery (CAS). I am so happy that I joined Honors because I have met so many interesting people and friends to last a lifetime! The lounge is our haven to study, relax, or engage in heated debates from the impending doom of 2012 to why dolphins are cheap fighters. I loved taking Honors classes because the assignments were much more than busywork and the discussions are enlightening. Be sure to take full advantage of the many benefits because the HSP is here for your success. I look forward to meeting all of you and helping everyone have the best college experience, Honors style!

	Ben Martin Hello! My name is Ben Martin, I’m majoring in biology and I’ve been at MiraCosta since Summer 2011. I love animals and I hope to work with them in some capacity when I get a "real job". For now I work at a movie theater and get to watch all the free movies I want. When ever I’m not studying for my classes or working you’ll find me at the Wild Animal Park, hanging out with friends, or watching TV Shows on Netflix. My top 3 TV Shows are Dr. Who, Angel, and Avatar the Last Airbender. I’m entering my second and final year at MiraCosta and I hope to transfer to UC Davis, UCI or UCLA Fall 2013. I’ve been in the Honors Program since my first semester and you can’t ask for a more welcoming environment for your first semester of college. The Honors Program has really helped me find my place at MiraCosta. I have met so many amazing people through the program and I am sure that next year I will meet many more. I can’t wait to help make this the best year ever!