Student Ambassadors

Georgia Gwinnett College's Student Ambassadors are optimistic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable representatives of the College. Ambassadors are interested in working with students, faculty and the Enrollment Management staff in order to promote the College's programs and services. They assist with Open House and other special events, in addition to leading campus tours and participating in off-campus recruitment endeavors at local high schools and college fairs.

Tour Schedule

Campus tours are led by various Student Ambassadors. Tours are offered by appointment from Monday through Friday, at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Schedule a campus tour today!

Meet the Student Ambassadors

AlashaAlasha
Freshman
Major:
Math
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Student Involvement/Leadership: Church leadership at Hebron Baptist.

Favorite thing about GGC: One-on-one student to teacher.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Student involvement activities.

Favorite movie: A Walk to Remember

Amy
Junior
Major:
Cell Biology
Hometown: Dacula, GA

Student Involvement/Leadership: TriBeta National Biological Honor Society, The Biology Club, Habitat for Humanity.
Interesting Fact: Volunteer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's oncology unit.

AndrewAndrew
Freshman
Major: undecided
Hometown: Buford, GA

Student Involvement/Leadership: Sports editor for high school newspaper; anchor for high school news station.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Hang out with my friends at the library.

Interesting face: I love to write and have written several movie scripts.

AshleyAshley
Senior
Major:
History/English
Hometown: Sarasota, FL

Favorite thing about GGC: Small class sizes.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Use the film equipment; reading.

Favorite movie: WWII documentaries; anything on JFK.

Favorite food: mac'n'cheese.

Interesting fact: I'm a vegetarian.

AspenAspen
Freshman
Major:
Information Technology
Hometown: Charleston, SC

Student Involvement/Leadership: Vice President of DECA (South Gwinnett); Senior Class President (Class of 2011).

Favorite thing about GGC: The professors.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Hangout in the library; studying.

Interesting fact: I am the youngest grandchild out of 29.

AtiyaAtiya
Sophomore
Major:
Pre-medicine/ Biology and Biology Education
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA

Involvement/Leadership: Honor Student; Member of Biology Club/SCRUBS Club, CHANGE Club, Environmental Club; volunteered with For a Day Foundation, March of Dimes, Relay for Life and the Special Olympics.

Favorite thing about GGC: The pleasant atmosphere and the cleanliness of the campus.

Interesting fact: Was the first Miss Archer High School in the inaugural year and currently Miss International Junior Miss Georgia.

BrittanyBrittany
Junior
Major:
Early Childhood Education
Hometown: Snellville, GA

Involvement/Leadership: Student Council and class representative; member of softball, dance, Habitat for Humanity and the knitting club. Volunteer at LifeCare Center of Lawrenceville.

Favorite thing about GGC: The amazing, friendly and kind faculty and staff.

Interesting fact: I Was voted "Most likely to Brighten your Day" as my Senior Superlative in High School.

ChristyChristy
Sophomore
Major:
Exercise Science
Hometown: Queens, NY

Student Involvement/Leadership: Volunteer at church and Gwinnett Hospital; play volleyball.

Favorite thing about GGC: The professors are there 24-7.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Eat at Jazzman's Cafe and listen to their music.

Interesting fact: Speaks two languages; won the science fair in middle school; loves animal print.

CrystalCrystal
Freshman
Major:
Business Administration

Hometown: Augusta, GA

Favorite thing about GGC: Student to teacher ratio.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Go to the Student Enhancement Center.

Favorite movie: Selena

Favorite food: eggs

Interesting fact: Received seven scholarships.

Constantine
Sophomore
Major:
Business Administration/Marketing

Hometown: Savannah, GA

Student Involvement/Leadership: President of the Greek Orthodox Youth Group, member of Teen Board at Backus Children's Hospital.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Go to the gym.

Favorite movie: The Town and The Departed

Favorite food: Greek salad

Interesting fact: Loves "Mad Men"

Christopher
Junior
Major:
Special Education
Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Favorite thing about GGC: Army ROTC

Chantal
Freshman
Major:
Biology

Hometown: St. Ann, Jamaica

Favorite movie: Memoirs of a Geisha

EmanuelEmanuel Beecham
Freshman
Major:
Early Childhood Education
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Favorite thing about GGC: The class sizes.

Favorite movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Favorite food: hot wings

Interesting fact: Performed in the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on WSB-TV.

Ian
Major:
Criminal Justice

Hometown:San Juan, Puerto Rico

Involvement/Leadership: OLAS and Army ROTC

JamilaJamila
Junior
Major:
Biology
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Involvement/Leadership: Biology Club

Favorite thing about GGC: The teachers and their openess to always help.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Hang out with friends.

Favorite movie: The Five Heartbeats

Favorite food: Sweet potatoes

KathrynKathryn
Junior
Major:
Psychology
Hometown: Norcross, GA

Student Involvement/Leadership: Member of Psychology Club and Psi Chi® International Honor Society in Psychology.

Favorite thing about GGC: The professors and small class sizes.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Working out at the campus fitness center.

Interesting fact: I am planning on attending physical therapy school.

KetsiaKetsia
Sophomore
Major:
Psychology
Hometown:
Boston, MA

Student Involvement/Leadership: Senator for the School of Liberal Arts; President of CSA (Caribbean Student Association); member of Psychology Club, Golden Key Honor Society and Psi® Chi.

Favorite thing about GGC: Going to events.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Randomly walk up to people and start conversations.

LauraLaura
Junior
Major:
Marketing

Hometown: Kigali, Rwanda

Student Involvement/Leadership: Black Student Association.

Favorite thing about GGC: The Mac computers.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Give tours.

Favorite movie: Rush Hour 1 and Rush Hour 2

Favorite food: Sushi

KorvinKorvin
Junior
Major:
Math

Hometown: Gainesville, GA

Interesting Fact: Performed in President Obama's Innauguration parade.

LaurenLauren
Sophomore
Major:
Communications

Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL

Student Involvement/Leadership: Volunteer for Georgia Aquarium and Special Olympics; won 2010 Ray Kroc Youth Achievement Award.
Favorite Thing About GGC:
The small class sizes.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Hang out with friends.

Interesting fact: Planning on going to Nashville in March of 2012 to record a demo album.

MonseMonserrat ("Monse")
Freshman
Major:
Biology

Hometown: West Belmar, NJ

Student Involvement/Leadership: New Delta Alpha Dance Company

Favorite Thing About GGC: I love the teachers and the faculty.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Sitting outside on a nice, sunny day.

Interesting fact: I drive a five-speed, but I cannot whistle.

Naomi
Freshman
Major:
Psychology with a minor in Business Administration

Hometown: Providence, RI

Student Involvement/Leadership: Workstudy

Favorite thing about GGC: The small class sizes and the professors.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Clubs

Favorite movie: Bride Wars, A Walk to Remember

Favorite food: Latin and Italian

Interesting fact: Sings, loves to travel and is bilingual.

NichelleNichelle
Freshman
Major:

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Student Involvement/Leadership: Junior Assistant Manager at Movies Atlanta.

Favorite thing about GGC: The dining hall.

Favorite movie: Transformers 3 and Fast 5

Favorite food: French fries and ribs

Interesting fact: I am an only child.

NickNick
Freshman
Major:
International Business

Hometown: Monroe, GA

Student Involvement/Leadership: Co-Founder and President of GGC's Law Society; member of the Political Society; Honor student.

Favorite Thing About GGC: The learning environment created by great professors and small classroom sizes.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Go to the fitness center with friends and workout.

Interesting fact: Originally from Southern California; and has been from Mississippi to Western Pennsylvania.

NyashaNyasha
Freshman
Major:
Sociology

Hometown: Queens, NY

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Being involved in the different activities GGC provides.

Favorite movie: Love and Basketball

Favorite food: Italian

Interesting fact: I love to dance.

SamanthaSamantha
Junior
Major:
Cell Biology and Biotechnology - Pre-Physician's Assistant
Hometown: Fort Kent, ME

Student Involvement/Leadership: Secretary of Biology Club and a Student Ambassador.

Favorite Thing About GGC: Small class sizes and helpful professors.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Participate in student involvement activities.

Favorite food: Ployes and poutine

Interesting fact: Has traveled to six countries and is obsessed with unicorns.

ShaunaShauna
Freshman
Major:
Exercise Science
Hometown: Grayson, GA
Favorite thing about GGC: How small the classes are.

Favorite movie: Bridesmaids

Favorite food: Italian

ShawnShawn
Freshman
Major:
English
Hometown: Loganville, GA
Favorite thing about GGC: The highly advanced technology.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Monday night film viewings.

Favorite movie: Mildred Pierce

Favorite food: Tortellini Gabrielle

Interesting fact: Olives give me psychosomatic seizures.

TylerTyler
Senior
Major:
Special Education
Hometown: Huntsville, AL

Student Involvement/Leadership: SGA Senator of Education and works in the Office of the Vice President of Educational Technology.
Favorite thing about GGC: Student to Teacher Ratio.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Hang out in the game room and in the dining hall.

Interesting fact: Likes to skydive.

Bill GalassoWilliam (Bill)
Junior
Major:
Finances BBA
Hometown: Stonybrook, NY

Student Involvement/Leadership: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, GSU chapter

Favorite Thing About GGC: The bright environment.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Study in the library.

Favorite movie: Inception

Interesting fact: I'm a transfer student from GSU.

YveronYveron
Sophomore
Major:
History
Hometown:
Lawrenceville, GA

Student Involvement/Leadership: Ambassador; youth Vice President at church.

Favorite thing about GGC: The game room.

Favorite thing to do at GGC: Meet new people.

Favorite movie: Hangover (parts 1 and 2)

Favorite Food: Haggis (Scottish national dish)

Interesting fact: Learning AI and Spanish.

 

Contact Information

Lisa Boone, Admissions Counselor
eboone@ggc.edu, 678.407.5466

Office of Admissions
ggcadmissions@ggc.edu, 678.407.5313