The Willamette Ambassadors are current students who lead campus tours, assist at events such as Cardinal & Gold Day and Bearcat Day, and love sharing their experiences with future Bearcats. Check out more about what they are studying and involved with on campus.
Hometown: York, England
Major: Environmental Science
Involvement: Dempsey Scholarship Recipient, Outdoor Program
Why WU? Willamette stood out to me during my application process, no other college (even those back in the UK) were as nice or helpful.
Favorite Campus Animal: Nutria
Hometown: Austin, TX
Major: Undecided
Involvement: The Collegian; Womxn’s Rugby Team; KWU Radio
Why WU? I chose Willamette because of the support provided by the staff and the tight knit community.
Favorite Campus Animal: Ducks
Hometown: Healdsburg, CA
Major: English
Involvement: Queer/Trans People of Color (QTPOC)
Why WU? I chose WU because I loved the tight-knit community and personalized experience it provided.
Favorite Campus Animal: Nutria
Hometown: Molalla, OR
Majors: Civic Communication and Media; Data Science
Minor: Music
Involvement: Co-President, South Asian Student Union; Asian Coalition for Equality; Willamette Dance Company
Why WU? I chose Willamette because of the strong emphasis on community and support from professors.
Favorite Campus Animal: Ducks
Hometown: Centennial, CO
Majors: Archaeology; Art History
Involvement: Intern, Hallie Ford Museum of Art; Archaeology Club; Fabric, Yarn and Textiles Club; Opening Days Leader
Why WU? I chose Willamette because of the opportunities (Access to Excellence, Book Drives, Career Development, and more) offered for first generation students, like myself!
Favorite Campus Animal: Raccoons
Hometown: Centennial, CO
Major: Environmental Science
Minors: Creative Writing and Biology
Involvement: Blitz Handler Team; WU Growing Oaks Club; Music Scholarship Recipient; Voce Ensemble
Why WU? I chose Willamette because the professors are very passionate and there is a really good career development office! I also like the large Japanese/Japanese American community.
Favorite Campus Animal: Ducks
Hometown: Rio Grande Valley, TX
Major: Exercise & Health Science
Involvement: Kappa Sigma Fraternity; Public Health Club.
Why WU? I chose Willamette because it has a unique social-work balance that works so well for me!
Favorite Campus Animal: Nutria
Hometown: Sherwood, OR
Major: Data Science
Minor: Music
Involvement: Chamber Choir; Willamette Singers; Headband A Cappella; Tandem A Cappella.
Why WU? I chose Willamette because of the individualized education as well as vast music and theater related opportunities.
Favorite Campus Animal: Ducks
Hometown: Denver, CO
Major: Biology
Involvement: Frisbee Club; Soccer Club; Willamette Emergency Medical Services (WEMS)
Why WU? I was drawn to the academics of the school based on the “Colleges That Change Lives” book. I also had the most genuine admissions experience with Willamette staff, and they truly helped me feel welcome.
Favorite Campus Animal: Neil the Chemistry Corgi
Hometown: Eagle, ID
Major: Civic Communications and Media
Minor: Graphic Design
Involvement: Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Why WU? I chose Willamette because I knew I wanted to go to Oregon for school and fell in love with the small campus experience.
Favorite Campus Animal: Ducks
Hometown: Kahului, HI
Major: Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics
Involvement: Member of Associated Students of Willamette University (ASWU) Senate; Restorative Justice Coalition; Tiger Club; Alpha Phi Sorority
Why WU? I joined for the 3+3 law program, the internship opportunities at the state capitol, the beautiful campus, and the teacher to student ratio.
Favorite Campus Animal: Squirrels
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Major: Global Cultural Studies
Minor: Art History
Involvement: Co-President, Fabric, Yarn & Textile Club; Willamette Rugby Football Club
Why WU? I chose Willamette because the students I talked to were so welcoming and kind so it felt like a community where I could see myself belonging. I also love the academic and study abroad options!
Favorite Campus Animal: Nutria
Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
Major: Psychology
Involvement: Restorative Justice Club
Why WU? I was interested in a small liberal arts school and I felt like I belonged on this campus when I attended Bearcat Days.
Favorite Campus Animal: Ducks=
Hometown: Salem, OR
Major: Economics; Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics
Minor: Spanish
Involvement: Debate Union; Moot Court Team; Special Olympics Swim Coach; Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC); Swim Team
Why WU? I chose Willamette because of the community and its proximity to the capitol.
Favorite Campus Animal: Crows
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Major: English
Minor: Environmental Science
Involvement: Alpha Phi Sorority; The Collegian; Volleyball Club
Why WU? I chose to go here because Willamette immediately felt like a creative and welcoming community.
Favorite Campus Animal: The Raccoon by Lausanne Hall
Hometown: Kobe, Japan
Major: Data Science
Involvement: Executive Team, Willamette Dance Company; Language in Motion volunteer
Why WU? I chose Willamette because it’s a small liberal arts school that has a unique data science program and close connections with professors!
Favorite Campus Animal: Squirrels
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Majors: Music; Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics
Involvement: Academic Support and Programming Assistant, College Track at Willamette Academy; Secretary, Student Theatre Arts Group for Equity (STAGE), Sunshine Chair, VOCE (treble choir); Choreographer, Willamette Dance Company; Black Student Union; Pro Immigrant Rights Student Union (PIRSU)
Why WU? I chose Willamette because they gave me the flexibility, support, and mentorship to pursue my two (very different) passions in Politics and Music.
Favorite Campus Animal: Squirrel
Hometown: Moloka’i, HI
Major: Archaeology
Involvement: Archaeology Club; Hawai’i Club; Outdoor Programs.
Why WU? I chose WU because I love the community and environment here.
Favorite Campus Animal: Ducks
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Majors: Computer Science; Data Science
Minor: Global Cultural Studies
Involvement: Executive Board, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority; Black Student Union; Chamber Choir; Headband (a capella)
Why WU? I chose Willamette because of the academic and musical opportunities and the community.
Favorite Campus Animal: Squirrels or crows
Hometown: Ashland, OR
Major: Undecided
Involvement: Asian Coalition for Equality; Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Intramural Sports; Opening Days Leader; Volleyball Club
Why WU? I chose WU because of the community and nature that surrounds campus.
Favorite Campus Animal: Squirrel
Hometown: Takoma Park, MD
Major: Data Science
Minor: Biology
Involvement: Intramural Sports; Outdoor Program
Why WU? I chose WU because of how intimate the academic experience is. Professors are passionate about what they teach, prioritize students over their own personal careers, and are so easy to approach and become close with. Also, Oregon is gorgeous!
Favorite Campus Animal: Nutria
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