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: Haleigh Gartner
Hometown: Hilton Head
Major: Packaging Science
Class: May 2025
Email: hgartne@clemson.edu
Introduction: Hi! My name is Haleigh Gartner and I am from Hilton Head, SC. I’m majoring in Packaging Science. I really care about the environment and I love hiking and being outside. I also really like art and theatre. In the future, I want to use my engineering degree to make new innovations for sustainability. As long as I’m helping the planet and doing some cool chemistry, I’ll be happy.
Ask me about...: Good hikes in the area and the best vegan eats at Clemson!
My advice for prospective students: When applying to the Honors College, focus on your writing supplements! Those are what are going to set you apart from other competitive students. Show off your shining personality!
Why I chose Clemson and the Honors College: I chose Clemson because of its top-notch engineering program and their approach to sustainability. Clemson has been making huge strides in sustainable architecture, agriculture, and even dining. I chose the Honors College because I wanted to be surrounded by a group of like-minded learners who put school first but still know when it’s time to relax.
My involvement in the Honors College: I am a part of the Dixon Fellows, which is a way for Honors students to learn about a subject of their interest just for fun. No grades, no extra benefits besides the joy of learning. My Dixon Fellow Group is the Forests of the Southern Blue Ridge, where we get to hike in local areas and learn about plant species. I’m also an Honors ambassador, and I often seize the opportunity to use the free Brooks Center tickets that the Honors College provides. We can see any Brooks Center performance for free!
My involvement in Clemson University: Outside of the Honors College, I am a member of the hiking club, which usually goes on a hike every weekend. I am also a member of the Clemson College democrats, and an official Clemson ambassador for gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham. Most of my work there involves encouraging students and community members to vote. Finally, I volunteer at the Brooks Center helping out with backstage stuff such as set building and painting.
If I could travel anywhere: Santorini, Greece. The architecture is so beautiful and the colors compliment the bright blue sea. Also I want to try the food!
What is on my Spotify/iTunes playlist?: Mostly indie pop/rock but I also love a good Doja Cat moment
Three things I cannot live without: Music, books, and Ben and Jerry's
What am I most thankful for this year?: The amazing people that I've met here at Clemson
My favorite Clemson class: Sustainability Leadership was my favorite class because we had so many in-depth discussions that really made me think critically about many of our sustainability challenges. I also loved our professor, Jennifer Goree, who was super kind and was also really good at facilitating discussion.
What makes me happy to be alive: Hiking to a waterfall with my dad in Puerto Rico. We could see for miles at the top of the mountain and the water was so refreshing. It was beautiful and I got to experience it with my favorite person.
Three interesting facts about me: 1. I have two dogs named Fuskie and Ash 2. My favorite show is Sherlock 3. I have been to the top of Machu Picchu
