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: Addie Vondersaar
Hometown: Dallas
Major: Biochemistry
Class: May 2028
Email: vonders@clemson.edu
My involvement in the Honors College: During the summer of 2024, I served as a participant in the EUREKA! experiential research program, where I gained crucial research experience and made life-long connections along the way. Additionally, I am currently a member of the Honors Student Advisory Board (HSAB). In HSAB, I collaborate with a board of fellow Honors College students to improve the Honors College experience by planning events and implementing student feedback. I am also a current member of the Honors College Student Ambassador Program, acting as a liaison to prospective students and sharing information about the Honors College.
My involvement in Clemson University: Outside of the Honors College, I am involved in Clemson's Creative Inquiry and Undergraduate Research Program, where I research the biochemical implications of breast cancer metastasis with the Melvin Research Group. Additionally, I am a recent member of clubs such as Clemson ASL, Clemson Crochets, and Clemson Biochemistry and Genetics Club.
Why I chose Clemson and the Honors College: I decided to attend Clemson University because it felt like home. Unlike any other university I applied to or toured, I immediately felt comfortable and content at Clemson, and I undoubtedly saw my life and story unfolding here. Additionally, I chose the Clemson Honors College since it offered involvement in a tight-knit community within the broader Clemson community, research exposure, and crucial opportunities to jump-start my career and future, unlike any other honors program.
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