The First Year Counselors, or FroCos, all of them Saybrook seniors, play a special role in the college. Together with the Dean, they counsel and advise first-year students, living with them on Old Campus and providing them with academic and personal counseling during the first year. In addition to bringing an important peer perspective to their roles, the FroCos receive special training to help students adapt to college life.
Seth (he/him) grew up in a small town in western Tennessee. He is an economics major, and he especially enjoys learning more about game theory and macroeconomics. On campus, he is the President of the Saybrook College Council and involved in the Saybrook Historical Society, New Haven REACH, Yale Model UN, and is a teaching assistant at the Yale School of Management. He enjoys drinking tea (particularly sweet tea), yapping, reading, traveling, and watching Avatar: The Last Airbender. He is very excited to meet the Class of 2030!
Joshua is from Guilford, CT (just 20 minutes from campus)! He is studying Mechanical Engineering with a focus on medical devices as a hopeful physician engineer. At Yale, he enjoys playing his clarinet with the Yale Wind Ensemble, BCO, and YUCO. He’s also been involved with the Yale Partners in Health Chapter, HAVEN Free Clinic, Yale Students for Christ, and Yale Splash. He’s a peer tutor for several classes and helps lead Saybrook IM’s with Young In. Outside of class, he enjoys travelling, hiking, running, biking, playing soccer, and drawing. He’s excited to be a FroCo and can’t wait to meet the Class of 2030!
Samuel (he/him) is a Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology major who grew up in Laramie, Wyoming. When he’s not working on research and volunteering in the Neighborhood Health Project, Samuel is playing viola, working on art and music production for Amoriem Labs (Yale’s video game development club) and playing tennis with friends. In the future he hopes to practice medicine in rural communities like the one he grew up in and still have enough time to take up gardening. He’s excited to support the incoming class of 2030 in their Yale journey!
Richard (he/him) was born in Canada and currently lives in Italy. He is double majoring in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and Classics, and is excited to (strongly) encourage all of his frosh to take introductory Latin.
Young In (he/him) is a local New Havener, growing up only about 10 minutes from campus. His major is Environmental Studies (B.S.), with certificates in Education Studies and Energy Studies. He’s interested in the intersection of environmental justice and sustainable development policy. At Yale, he is involved with Splash at Yale, the Peabody Museum, Saybrook intramurals, and plays cello in the Berkeley College Orchestra and various chamber ensembles. He absolutely loves striking up conversations about travel, nature, and stuff to do around New Haven. Ask him about the time he snorkeled at the Great Barrier Reef during his study abroad! He’s s
Carrie is from the Bay Area, CA, and double majors in Political Science and Economics, and has a concentration in Spanish. She loves music, dance, and writing, and you’ll often find her lifting at the gym, on a run, or exploring somewhere new. On campus she’s involved with Dwight Hall and the Yale Undergraduate Law Journal, and previously served on the Yale College Council. She’s fueled by strong coffee, adrenaline, and firmly believes the best conversations happen during long walks or way too late at night. Whether you need advice, someone to vent to, or just a place to decompress, her door is always open. Welcome to Saybrook!
Eshi (she/her) is from sunny San Diego, California. She is majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track and is interested in sleep and musculoskeletal disorders. At Yale, she’s worked as a STEM Tour Guide, sleep researcher, chef at the Buttery (the Squiche!), and EMT. She also loves photography, weightlifting, intramurals, hiking, animation, volleyball, listening to music, and, admittedly, spending a little too much time doomscrolling TikTok and Reels. Talk to her about your favorite TV show (hers is AOT), any sport, the latest brainrot, or literally anything! Eshi is so excited to be a FroCo and can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2030!
Afnan (she/her) is from the rural but mighty Frederick, Maryland. At Yale, she studies Economics and Global Affairs and has invested her time in communities such as the Yale Muslim Students Association (MSA), Ethiopian Eritrean Students Association (EESA), Black Gen Capital (BGC), IRIS, and more. When she’s not studying or leading a club, Afnan loves exploring New Haven’s restaurants in search of the best fries and watching F1 races. She loves having discussion about everything ranging from shopping and volleyball to music and emerging markets! She’s excited to be a FROCO and can’t wait to meet the Class of 2030!
Samantha (she/her) is from Glastonbury, Connecticut. She is studying Engineering Sciences (Mechanical) and pursuing a certificate in Russian. She also participates in Yale’s Air Force ROTC program. She is passionate about leadership and building community. At Yale, she has served as the President of the Peace and Dialogue Leadership Initiative and is a proud member of the Independent Party of the Yale Political Union. In her free time, she enjoys playing chess, flying small planes, and watching Survivor.
Devin (he/him) grew up in the borough of Queens in New York City. He is majoring in Global Affairs with a certificate in Education Studies. At Yale, he has been involved with the Yale Prison Education Initiative (YPEI) and has taught Chinese at a New Haven high school with the Yale-China Association. Devin loves to try new restaurants and travel the world whenever he has the chance. Talk to him about any sport or video game, his favorite movies, or ask him any random question—he’s always in the mood for a good laugh and debate. He’s excited to be a FroCo and can’t wait to meet the class of 2030!
