Brinson Honors College Ambassador Program
What are Brinson Honors College Ambassadors?
Brinson Honors College Ambassadors are dependable, hard-working students who have a positive attitude and a desire to develop leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. They seek to add value and richness to their Brinson Honors College experience. Brinson Honors College Ambassadors:
- Speak with prospective students, parents, stakeholders, and supporters to provide an informative and positive view of the University and Brinson Honors College experience.
- Participate in events like Open House days and will serve as host/hostess for scholarship/recognition programs.
- Assist the Brinson Honors College staff and 蘑菇短视频faculty with programs and events that promote the Brinson Honors College and WCU.
- May be selected to speak in front of groups about their Honors experiences and the opportunities afforded to students in the Brinson Honors College.
- Engage in ongoing outreach efforts to new 蘑菇短视频Brinson Honors College-eligible applicants.
- Pursue personal and professional development through Ambassador training and programming.
- Meet our current Ambassadors below!
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of Brinson Honors College Ambassadors?
Ambassadors will enjoy the benefit of attending training and events, many of which will be DegreePlus approved so they can grow in their skills and successfully meet their obligations as Brinson Honors College Ambassadors. Trainings are designed to be fun and to help Ambassadors get out of their comfort zone.
Ambassadors have an average of 3 trainings and events per month. Trainings and meetings are scheduled around your personal schedule that you provide at the time of application. Since the trainings are accommodating your schedule, if you apply and are accepted, Brinson Honors College will expect you to be available for trainings and events.
Why Become a Brinson Honors College Ambassador?
Being an Ambassador allows you to:
- Connect with other Honors students at WCU
- Strengthen your relationship with faculty, staff, students, organizations on campus, and other stakeholders in the community
- Serve the Brinson Honors College by sharing how your Brinson Honors College experience makes a difference in your life
- Foster your own leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Receive Ambassador swag!
What are the Qualifications for Being a Brinson Honors College Ambassador?
The qualifications for Brinson Honors College Ambassadors include: freshman, sophomore, junior status; excellent communication skills, a strong interest in helping others, a positive and cheerful disposition, enthusiasm for working with a diverse group of people, a commitment to personal reflection and professional improvement, and status as a Brinson Honors College student in good standing. In addition, students must go through the Ambassador training and attend meetings in order to serve.
To Apply
NEW Brinson Honors College Ambassador Applicants for the Spring 2024 鈥� Spring 2025 group must apply by November 15th, 2024 by 5 PM
with an in-person interview to be scheduled soon after. Brinson Honors College Ambassador
application includes a statement explaining why you鈥檙e interest in serving as an Ambassador
and a statement about a class that you find particularly engaging or intellectually
stimulating and what interests you most about that class.
If you have questions, please contact Brinson Honors College at honors@wcu.edu.
Brinson Honors College Ambassadors assist the Brinson Honors College faculty and staff with programs and events that promote the Brinson Honors College and WCU; speak with prospective students, parents, stakeholders, and supporters to provide an informative and positive view of the University and Brinson Honors College experience; participate in events like Open House days and serve as host/hostess for scholarship/recognition programs; speak in front of groups about their Honors experiences and the opportunities afforded to students in the Brinson Honors College; and engage in ongoing outreach efforts to new 蘑菇短视频Brinson Honors College-eligible applicants on a regular basis.
Click on the names below to learn more about our current Honors Ambassadors.
MEET OUR HONORS AMBASSADORS
Kiersten Witters
CO-lead ambassador
Hi! My name is Kiersten Witters, and I am from Charleston, West Virginia. I am a senior
pursuing two degrees in Accounting and Finance. While being an out-of-state student
was difficult initially, the BHC has made me feel welcome and given me lifelong friends
and opportunities. In addition to being an Honors Ambassador, I am a member of the
Honors Board of Directors and an Honors Mentor, where I welcome and get to know some
first-year students to ensure that they each have the best freshman year experience
possible.
Being an honors student was one of my best decisions in college because of all the
fantastic opportunities it has provided for me. I hope that even if you are far from
home like me, 蘑菇短视频becomes a place where you feel welcomed and encouraged!
Kiersten also serves as Co-Lead Ambassador. She acts as a liaison between the Honors faculty and student ambassadors and uses her experience to help and encourage ambassadors as well as acting as a resource for them.
Emma Garrett
Co-Lead Ambassador
Hi! My name is Emma Garrett, and I am from Dawsonville, GA. I am a senior here at
Western, and I am a Forensic Biology major with a minor in Spanish and Literature.
I love to read, play music, spend time with my friends, and learn other languages
in my free time. I chose to be an Honors College Ambassador because I wanted to help
out-of-state students like myself achieve an easier transition from high school to
college and find ways to connect with people on campus to make Western feel like home.
I am honored to be a part of the Brinson Honors College and am thankful for the many
opportunities they have given me to grow at Western! Emma also serves as Co-Lead Ambassador.
She acts as a liaison between the Honors faculty and student ambassadors and uses
her experience to help and encourage ambassadors as well as acting as a resource for
them. Emma Garrett
Desota McCorkle
Ambassador
Hiya! My name is Desota McCorkle and I鈥檓 from Charlotte, NC. I鈥檓 a sophomore with a major in Biology and a concentration in Veterinary Medicine. I love hiking the trails near campus, drawing, reading, and (of course) petting dogs. I love being an honors ambassador and, in the honors college, because it鈥檚 a new way to connect with people. You gain a unique college experience that no one else on campus has.
Jenna Williams
Ambassador
Hello! My name is Jenna Williams, and I am from Lugoff, SC. I am a sophomore majoring in Pre-Recreational Therapy with a minor in Psychology. One of the biggest challenges coming into college is finding a community that you feel truly connected to. The BHC was/is exactly that for me. It is an incredible community of like-minded people who genuinely want to help you grow and accomplish all your goals. The BHC has been a privilege to be a part of and has allowed me many amazing experiences since being here at Western. While being an ambassador, I have been able to grow personally, meet so many new/potential honors students, and be a part of helping to better our honors college. My college experience would not be the same without the Brinson Honors College and I hope many of you choose to be a part of this same journey!
Natalie Pulido Rodriguez
Ambassador
Hi! My name is Natalie Pulido Rodriguez, and I am from Robbins, NC. I am a sophomore majoring in Integrated Health Science with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. I am involved in some campus organizations like Mujeres Con un Proposito (MCP), Latinx Appreciation Student Organization (LASO), the Integrated Health Science (Pre-Professional) Student Organization, the BHC Ambassadors, and the BHC Diversity Leaders. When I am not in class or running to meetings for these organizations, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. Being in Brinson Honors College has given me so many opportunities already. I am so glad I can be a part of the Brinson Honors community.
Erica Massaro
Ambassador
Hello! My name is Erica Massaro, and I am from Williamston, South Carolina. I am a
Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Integrated Health Science with a Pre-Professional
focus in Physical Therapy. Once completing a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, I
hope to work for a few years, then open a Physical Therapy practice in South Carolina
close to my family. Besides being an Honor鈥檚 Ambassador for my third year, I am the
co-founder/president of the Integrated Health Science (Pre-Professional) Student Organization.
I am also involved in the Brinson Honors College Mentor Program and Alpha Lambda Delta
Honor Society. I love hanging out with friends, working out, and being outdoors whenever
possible in my free time. Being an out-of-state student, I understand how difficult
it can be to move away from home, but I feel that I have found my place here at Western
by being involved with the BHC community. There are many unique opportunities to experience
with the Brinson Honors College, and I hope you get the chance to experience them
too!
Efrain Arias
Ambassador
I am Efrain Arias, a first-gen business and honors college student. I am a junior
and double majoring in Business Administration and Law & Finance with a concentration
in Banking Finance and minoring in Global Business. I am a Grace Allen Memorial scholar,
an ambassador for the Brinson Honors College and College of Business, a panelist for
the Brinson Honors College academic integrity committee, and an FBLA member. I chose
to develop my involvement with the Brinson Honors College and become not just a student
but an ambassador because I enjoy connecting with peers that share the same fundamental
values in communication and leadership.
So far, Brinson Honors College has bettered me as a person and improved my skills
and knowledge in experiences that shaped me into a well-established academic and professional
student. I hope to influence this incredible experience for prospective ambassadors
and students at the Brinson Honors College. Efrain Arias
Madison Cox
Ambassador
Hi! My name is Madee! I鈥檓 a senior double majoring in psychology and criminal justice.
I鈥檓 from Sylva, North Carolina. I am involved in other campus organizations like Phi
Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity and the clubs for both of my majors. I love hiking
the trails around campus and spending time with my friends. I also really love cooking
and finding new recipes to make.
I decided to become an Honors College Ambassador because it gives me the opportunity
to meet new people and reach out to others who could someday be where I am right now!
Being a part of this organization and being involved with the Brinson Honors College
has helped me further my college career, and I think that it is a wonderful experience.
