CLA's Student Ambassadors

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major(s): Political Science & Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

How has being in the Twin Cities enhanced your college experience, both academically and socially?
Academically, coming from an incredibly small school with a graduating class of 27 people, I was unsure if I was going to be able to adjust to such a large campus like the UofM Twin Cities. But, the University has plenty of academic resources and I found it easy to find resources and programs that fit my learning style and other needs the best, which has attributed to my academic success. Namely, MCAE -- Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence -- which has free printing, snacks, and serves as a small intimate study space with my peers since sometimes the libraries can feel crowded especially during exam season.

Hometown: Hamburg, Germany
Major(s): Psychology BS, Pre-Med Path
Minor(s): Art and Fashion Studies

As a CLA student, what are you most proud of CLA for? 
I’m proud to be in CLA and to be able to receive a holistic educational experience during my time here. I think CLA has always been very open to letting students explore their career interests and encourages us to find what we are interested in. At first I was a little uncertain about having two minors that don’t specifically relate to my career interests, but the support of my advisors helped me to recognize the advantages that this has as well!

Hometown: Colman, South Dakota
Major(s): English and Communication Studies

How have you been supported in achieving your career goals or gaining internships while at CLA? 
Not only has my experience in CLA provided ample opportunities and guidance on how to develop necessary skills and improve my professionalism, but CLA Career Services specifically has been an invaluable resource for me. They helped me polish my resume, cover letter, and interview skills and are always hosting helpful events.

Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota
Major(s): Strategic Communications: Advertising and PR

How has being in the Twin Cities enhanced your college experience, both academically and socially?
Being in the Twin Cities has not only been seasonally beautiful, but abundant with opportunities with long stead and emerging businesses and organizations. The city has a culturally enriching environment full of people with diverse background and experiences.

Hometown: Farmington, Minnesota
Major(s): Biology, Society, and Environment
Minor(s): Public Health and Leadership

What is your favorite CLA Core Competency and why? (at least 2 or 3 sentences)
I would stay that my three favorite CLA Core Competencies are; Ethical Reasoning/ Decision Making, Oral and Written Communication, and Active Citizenship and Community Engagement. The three core competencies that I have chosen are also some of my personal core values as well as skills that I want to strengthen.

Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Major(s): Computer Science
 

Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota
Major(s): Human Physiology
Minor(s): Neuroscience, Leadership and Public Health
 

Hometown: Blaine, Minnesota
Major(s): Biology, Society and Environment
Minor(s): Leadership