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: Chapman Lowe
Hometown: Spartanburg
Major: Environmental Engineering
Class: May 2025
Email: slowe2@clemson.edu
Introduction: Hi there, I'm Chapman! I'm from Spartanburg, SC studying Environmental Engineering as a member of the Honors College! I love being outdoors around nature and exploring the Clemson Experimental Forest. I'm also involved with many on- campus ministries including Newspring Rally and Fuse, Clemson FCA, and The Hills retreat. My goal is to graduate in 5 years with my master's to pursue a doctorate in Ecological Studies/ Ecology.
Ask me about...: On- campus ministries and how to get involved with them! (I also do Starbucks drink recommendations)
My advice for prospective students: Apply, apply, apply for scholarships, Organizations want to give YOU $$$$$$ to attend college!!!
My advice for current students: Reward yourself after a long study session or an A on an exam, you worked hard for it!
Why I chose Clemson and the Honors College: My dad graduated in 1991 and 1993 with his Bachelors and Masters in Agronomy from Clemson, so I was always around the Orange and Purple on game day. When it was time to apply to colleges, I knew Clemson was going to be one of my top choices. Even though I couldn't tour officially or go into buildings because of COVID-19, campus still felt alive and almost normal in a time of uncertainty. The perks of being in the Honors College such as priority registration, smaller classes, and access to the Residential College were icing on the cake and made it easy to be #TigerTownBound.
My favorite thing about the Honors College: The Honors Residential College; Being in the center of campus is never a dull moment, and being around many like-minded people was a joy in my first year.
If I could travel anywhere: Australia; I've always wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef!
What is on my Spotify/iTunes playlist?: A lot of Elevation Worship, Johnny Cash, Dire Straits, Cory Asbury, The Highwaymen, and Kacey Musgraves.
Three things I cannot live without: 1. Starbucks 2. My laptop 3. Jaguars football
What am I most thankful for this year?: Great health and great family and friends!
My favorite Clemson class: Dendrology with Dr. Hagan; it changed the way I think about forest ecosystems and challenged me to learn 140 different species of trees!
What makes me happy to be alive: Being out in the forest alone is such a surreal experience, especially in the Experimental Forest.
Favorite place on campus: Core Starbucks
Birthday meal: Steak and Cheesecake
Three interesting facts about me: 1. I used to live in Clemson 2. I am an amateur competitive bodybuilder 3. I used to work at Chick-Fil-A
My future goals: Graduate early with my master's degree and pursue a doctorate in Ecological studies/Ecology.
What did you do this summer?: Volunteered in a poor, rural part of Kentucky with my church for a week painting the interior of an orphanage.
What are your plans after graduation?: Hopefully be able to research environments native to SC and maybe even teach university classes.
How has the Honors College made a difference in your life?: It has connected me with great friends in the Honors Residential College.
