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: KT Golden
Hometown: Bergen County
Major: Economics and Finance; minor in Brand Communications
Class: May 2025
Email: ktgolde@g.clemson.edu
Introduction: Hi! My name is KT Golden and I am from Bergen County, New Jersey, which is right outside the best city in the world, New York City! I am an Economics and Finance major, with a minor in Brand Communications. At Clemson, I've had the privilege of getting involved in many important student organizations, including but not limited to Clemson University Guide Association (CUGA), Kappa Kappa Gamma, the College of Business Student Advisory Board, Econ Student Advisory Board, and Clemson University Investment Banking Club. I love being outdoors, reading, trying new food, and traveling, as I studied abroad in Barcelona in Spring 2024! This summer, I interned at a bulge bracket investment bank in New York City, and I hope to continue a career in banking post grad.
Ask me about...: Ways to get involved (it will only make your Clemson experience better), the best views on campus, my Clemson football predictions, or the best BBQ in the Clemson area!
My advice for prospective students: Ask many, many questions and do your research on the stuff outside academics! I recommend candidly stopping students on campus to ask about their experiences, recommendations, and Clemson story. Getting a well-rounded perspective (of any school, for that matter) is the best way to try to envision yourself on a college campus and find the ways to make it home!
Why I chose Clemson and the Honors College: Coming from right by a huge city, I wanted a college experience that provided something different. I have always been charmed by the South, and Clemson's campus radiates the same hospitable energy. I felt home at Clemson immediately because of the beautiful campus, top academics, and most importantly, the active and inclusive student body. When I visited, I could feel the excitement and truth in "The Clemson Family." The Honors College won me over because of the Honors Residential College's centralized campus location, copious opportunities for research, and atypical, but exciting classroom experience with Honors seminars and course sections.
My involvement in the Honors College: My involvement in the Honors College spans beyond our Ambassadors program in a few ways. For one, I lived in Cribb Hall as a freshman and participated in the Dixon Fellows program. Additionally, I represent the Honors College in other organizations on campus, such as the Clemson University Guide Association!
My involvement in Clemson University: Being a part of the Clemson Family means getting involved! I have had the privilege to do so many things on campus these past three years. My involvement began as the Marketing Chair for the Women in Leadership Conference as a freshman, but has substantially grown since. I have been (and in most, continue to be) the Economics representative on the College of Business Student Advisory Board since freshman year, the Social Chair for my sorority, a Clemson University Tour Guide, a part of Cadency, Clemson's student-led brand marketing agency, a College of Business Recruitment Ambassador, a Greek Life DEI Ambassador, an Analyst in Residence at the Spiro Institute, and the Mentor Director for the College of Business Investment Banking Club.
My favorite Clemson class: My favorite class at Clemson was easily my freshman year Honors English class with Allen Swords. If you have the opportunity to take his class, you absolutely have to! We explored topics all the way from the meaning of life to Batman in his curriculum and our class became like a family. I wish I could take it all over again!
My future goals: I had the great opportunity to live out one of my goals recently, as I studied abroad this past spring semester in Barcelona, Spain. I hope to make it to all 7 continents. This summer, I have been living and working in NYC, where I have had the chance to learn a lot in my job and become a better cook living in an apartment! When I am older, I hope to continue a career in business and live full-time in NYC, hopefully with most of my Clemson friends in the same place!
What are your plans after graduation?: I plan to continue working in banking and live in New York City.
How has the Honors College made a difference in your life?: The Honors College has taught me the importance of balance. Living in this community has pushed me to work hard and stay focused, but it has also allowed me to branch out, meet amazing people, and embrace the wild times referred to as the "college experience". The Honors College has already allowed me to build personal connections and network with people that not only advance my future, but me as a person.
