Honors Ambassadors
Honors Student Panelists
Honors Student Panelists you will meet at our Honors College Current Student Panel Make It Miami! sessions:
Class of 2024 | Speech Pathology & Audiology and Psychology | Charleston, WV
Honors is not harder!! It's more engaging and you ultimately get so much more out of your college experience, in classes and beyond.
Class of 2025 | Information Systems Entrepreneurship | Cincinnati, OH
Lean into the Honors College community to find friends and support your transition to college. Take advantage of the events hosted by the Honors College to help feel at home on-campus.
Class of 2025 | Biology, Neuroscience, and Pre-Health Studies | Hamilton, OH
Ask questions! It's good to be curious. Every question deserves a minute of thought, even if you think the question isn't important.
Class of 2024 | English, Political Science, and East Asian Languages & Cultures | Oxford, OH
Try to talk with the other people in your dorm and honors classes— many of them might end up becoming friends for the rest of college and beyond.
Class of 2026 | Spanish Education and Spanish | Englewood, OH
Create a genuine relationship with at least one person on the Honors College staff. They are a fantastic connection to have on campus and are all here to help you succeed!
Honors Ambassadors
The Honors Ambassadors you will meet at our Honors College Breakfast Make It Miami! events:
Class of 2026 | Accountancy | Hilliard, OH
As an honor student, you will be given a lot of extra opportunities (leadership opportunities, opportunities to take certain courses, opportunities to speak with faculty members). You should take one of these opportunities because you’ll definitely come away with something out of the experience.
Class of 2026 | Chemical Engineering | Twin Cities, MN
Get involved! These are so many amazing student orgs on campus, so do your best to explore as many as possible to figure out which ones you are truly passionate about. From there, focus in on a few and try out some leadership roles. This will not only help you find smaller communities within the greater Miami student body, but also build your organizational and communication skills!
Class of 2026 | Kinesiology and Premedical Studies | Columbus, OH
Take advantages of all of the things Miami has to offer! Join a club, use the writing center and stay in contact with your advisors but most importantly, enjoy your time here :)
Class of 2025 | Communication Design | Muncie, IN
For any student I would say to be patient, but as an honors student this was specifically important because there is a lot of new things to navigate and it may not be what you expect! Along with this I would say that it is okay to say no. This goes along with being patient because it is important to remember you don't have to do everything right away and you can take the time to find out what is right for you!
Class of 2024 | Political Science & Urban and Regional Planning | Mansfield, MA
Don't be afraid to reach out to faculty, staff, and other students to learn more about opportunities and how the university can support your goals. Whether you're still deciding where to attend or fully committed, the Miami community is very welcoming and friendly.
Class of 2026 | French, French Education, and Linguistics | Wapakoneta, OH
Make a plan! Use your honors requirements to explore information, opportunities, and events that will help you with your future goals, interests, or career. Make your plan early, so you are motivated and excited to work on it. Be open to new opportunities along the way that may change your plan.
Class of 2024 | Public Administration and Education Studies | Maumee, OH
Check your email! Many of the amazing opportunities I took part in during my time at Miami were a result of me taking the time to read my emails each day and take a chance applying to things I was interested in.
Class of 2027 | Art Education | Hoffman Estates, IL
Take advantage of the common room areas in the Honors Residential College! Whether you are cheering on the Bengals on Sunday night or binge-watching Once Upon a Time on Disney+, chilling in the common room is a great way to both unplug from academics and bond with other people in your building.
Class of 2027 | Data Science and Statistics | Medina, OH
To give everything your absolute best effort but still enjoy life and be happy.
Class of 2025 | Information Systems and Entrepreneurship | Cincinnati, OH
Lean into the Honors College community to find friends and support your transition to college. Take advantage of the events hosted by the Honors College to help feel at home on-campus.
Class of 2025 | Software Engineering | MI
Keep on track with the Honors College, because the benefits are really helpful and the experiences are really fun to take part in. Even if it sounds stressful to do 6 experiences and the project, what you get out of it is well worth it.
Class of 2024 | Microbiology and Pre-Medical Studies | Danbury, CT
Experience everything you can! Invite the people in your dorm to a dining hall date, join new clubs, intramural, and keep an open mind! Joining the honors college is one of the many great ways you can build a community at Miami.
Class of 2024 | Microbiology & Environmental Science Co-Major | Mason, OH
If you want to get involved in organizations, internships, or research labs, a healthy amount of Hubris can get you far!
Class of 2026 | Biology, Neuroscience, and Pre-Health Studies | Hamilton, OH
Ask questions! It's good to be curious. Every question deserves a minute of thought, even if you think the question isn't important.
Class of 2026 | Political Science, Finance, and Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies | North Macedonia
My biggest piece of advice is to approach opportunities, people, classes, relationships and generally the college experience from a perspective of curiosity and willingness to grow as a person and thrive in a dynamic environment rather than as something inherently given to you.
Class of 2026 | English: Literature, Political Science, and East Asian Languages & Cultures | Oxford, OH
Try to talk with the other people in your dorm and honors classes— many of them might end up becoming friends for the rest of college and beyond.
Class of 2024 | Accountancy | Glen Ellyn, IL
Get to know your neighbors in the Honors Residential College.
Class of 2026 | Political Science and Data Analytics | West Chester, OH
Embrace all the opportunities you're given.
Class of 2027 | Human Capital Management & Leadership, Accountancy, and Entrepreneurship | Fort Mitchell, KY
Make sure to utilize both your primary and honors advisors as they can help you throughout your whole honors experiences.
Class of 2026 | Spanish Education and Spanish | Englewood, OH
Make time for the things you value most! If you “don’t have time” for something, reconsider what is filling your schedule and if those activities make you happy.
Class of 2026 | Strategic Communication and Psychology | Columbus, OH
Take advantage of Honors Residential College, because I found it was a great way to get involved with a community socially and academically. And don't be afraid to try out clubs and other opportunities because these can end up being honors experiences.
Class of 2026 | Microbiology, Spanish, and Premedical Studies | Carmel, IN
Find your passion! Life (and college too) is so much easier and more fulfilling when you are doing something you love and working towards a goal!
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