Meet Our Student Ambassadors
Jack
Hometown: Potsdam, NY
Studying: Majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Minoring in Materials Engineering
Involved in: I am the Design Build Fly team Structures Lead, and the Treasurer of the Flying Club.
Why did you choose Clarkson?
School size and excellent professors.
What is your favorite thing about Clarkson?
SPEED Teams for sure.
Chidi
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Studying: Majoring in Healthcare, Minoring in Biology, Track in Pre Med
Involved in: Clarkson Union Board, Clarkson University American Cancer Society, National Society of Black Engineers
Why did you choose Clarkson?
Clarkson University stood out to me because of its strong emphasis on practical learning, which I believe is crucial for development. Additionally, the small class sizes and close-knit community foster an environment where people can truly connect and get the help and support they need from peers and professors.
What is your favorite thing about Clarkson?
The professors are dedicated to student success and the community makes me feel like both the teaching and non-teaching staff are dedicated to making sure students are comfortable and satisfied.
Braeden
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Studying: Electrical Engineering
Involved in: Club Hockey, Barbell Club
Why did you choose Clarkson?
I chose Clarkson to go to a smaller Engineering-focused school.
Genevieve
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Studying: Psychology and Pre-Physical Therapy
Involved In: Division III Softball, Undergraduate Research Labs, Teaching Assistant
Why did you choose Clarkson?
Clarkson University was a different experience from my home in the city of Buffalo that offered beautiful scenery and a small close knit community. Softball was a large contributing factor to my decision and after how enjoyable my overnight with the team I was sold. I immediately felt welcome and like I was part of something special.
What is your favorite thing about Clarkson?
As a student-athlete I appreciate the focus on student before athlete and the individual attention and support provided by my coach and professors/staff.
Brigham
Hometown: Dudley, MA
Studying: Engineering and Management, Minoring in Project Management
Involved In: Treasurer of Club Hockey
What unique experiences have you been apart of thanks to Clarkson?
I traveled to Scotland and the Netherlands on a Global Experience Trip and this summer will be working at General Dynamics Mission Systems, a defense company.
Vivienne
Hometown: Beekmantown, NY
Studying: Psychology and Healthcare
Involved In: Community service, EMS, Admissions, Research
Why did you choose Clarkson?
I chose Clarkson because it has always been close to my heart. My father and I my whole life came to watch the hockey teams, and I used to figure skate in Cheel. The medical school acceptance rate certainly helps as well.
What is your favorite thing about Clarkson?
I love the community of Clarkson, I was very worried that I wouldn't find friends in college but I have a group of friends I couldn’t imagine my life without.
Nikul
Hometown: India (International Student)
Studying: Double Major Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Minoring in Robotics
Involved In: Clarkson University Rocketry, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
Why did you choose Clarkson?
Small size, scholarships and great engineering programs.
Bayley
Hometown: Massena, NY
Studying: Global Supply Chain Management minor in Biomedical Sciences and technologies
Involved In: Greek life, Clarkson Club Television
Why did you choose Clarkson?
My mother was a legacy of this school and being around Clarkson for my childhood I always had it as an option, I watched the hockey games when I was younger and when I toured Clarkson I was instantly hooked.
What is your favorite thing about Clarkson?
I enjoy the student life here at Clarkson. With 2400 undergrad students, we still have 200+ clubs and organizations that are always hosting events around campus for the general student body.