Clemson Honors Student Ambassadors
Looking for a Student Perspective on Clemson Honors?
Clemson Honors Student Ambassadors are Honors student volunteers who are official ambassadors for the Honors College and who are passionate about Honors at Clemson University.
Ambassadors meet with prospective students and their families to provide a student perspective on their various Honors experiences.
They are a diverse group of students, representing each of Clemson's academic colleges listed below, and they are involved in all aspects of campus life. They are developing communication, teamwork, and leadership skills as they interact with prospective students and their families.
You can read more about each ambassador within their major's college.
Name: Hayeon Cho
Hometown: Lexington
Major: Biochemistry
Class: May 2025
Email: hayeonc@clemson.edu
Introduction: Hello! My name is Hayeon Cho. I am a Biochemistry major at the Clemson University Honors College. I was born in South Korea and lived in Lexington, South Carolina, before coming to Clemson. I plan to go to medical school after graduation to become a field doctor or a medical researcher. I love to eat good foods, watch movies, and have a walk in good weather in my free time!
My advice for prospective students: Be prepared to be independent! Once you enter college, you will be designing your day every single day. You would need time for studying, socializing, exercising, eating, having fun, and sleeping. Thus, organizing your time and prioritizing tasks to complete will be essential and critical for your balanced life.
Why I chose Clemson and the Honors College: Coming from a big high school, I had access to many resources and was exposed to diversity. I chose Clemson University because the school would offer me abundant and diverse resources for research opportunities, academic and career advising, and more. On the other hand, I wanted to be in a smaller setting to make more personal connections with people. I was also looking forward to working and studying with people who are very passionate about academics. So the Honors College was the perfect fit!
My favorite thing about the Honors College: There are resources specifically for Honors students, including workshops, connections with workforces, and academic opportunities. In addition, living in the Honors Residential College is excellent. I often use the studying spaces on the first floor of the Honors College building. Seeing people studying on the first floor well past midnight motivates me to study harder. Being around competitive people helps me to focus on my direction and be in a productive setting. And they are the same people I get encouragement from as well. That creates a great synergy right in this Honors College. Also early registration is another bonus!
My involvement in the Honors College: I am an Honors Student Ambassador and live in the Honors Residential College.
My involvement in Clemson University: I am a member of the Biochemistry and Genetics Club. I am looking to broaden my experiences!
My future goals: I plan to attend medical school after graduation and become a field doctor or a medical researcher. I have always been fascinated by the science of the human body, and I want to enhance people’s health.
