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I am interested in becoming an Admissions Ambassador because my experience as a Double Deac has given me a deep appreciation for the people, traditions, and community that make Wake Forest unique. These past 4–5 years have not only allowed me to explore Winston-Salem beyond the Wake Forest campus, but also build meaningful connections with those who live and work throughout the surrounding community. Having experienced Wake from the perspectives of a student, retired athlete, and now graduate, I would love to share my genuine experiences with prospective students and families and help them envision themselves as part of both the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem communities. This role would be a meaningful opportunity to give back to a university that has played such an important role in my personal and professional growth, and I would be honored to play a part in making a meaningful impact on a student’s future and educational journey.

I fell in love with the community here and how the staff and faculty genuinely have a student-first mindset. The resources at Wake are second to none, and I wanted to continue my education at a university that helps its students succeed. I also have an interest in Business but was never too crazy about the data/financial side when exploring my options to pursue in undergrad. I loved the marketing and more consumer-centric side of business and thought that the MSM would be a great program for me to better understand finance and analytics at a more surface/entry level while also making a hands-on impact. I love communicating and collaborating with my peers, and when I was told that MSM was focused on experiential learning more than anything else, I knew I’d be a great fit. Wake Forest is a place that wants their students to thrive, but especially the business school.

In addition to the formal settings that introduce prospective students to WFU, I think it would be equally beneficial to also introduce them in a more informal, non-traditional way as well. Some ideas include: -Inviting students to experience “A Day in the Life”: Give prospective students an authentic look at what daily life at Wake Forest looks like beyond a campus visit or class sit-in. For example, they could spend a day shadowing a student from 9 a.m., starting with coffee at Einstein’s, heading to the Pit for lunch, attending an Impact Lab, and ending the day at an SEC event. Getting a realistic look at the work-life balance at Wake would be incredibly beneficial for students making their final decision. I think it is important for prospective students to understand that Wake is challenging and requires hard work, but that the experience is equally rewarding. This was something I personally experienced throughout my undergraduate studies but did not necessarily hear about when considering Wake for grad school. I realize this suggestion has a lot of components, but I think some sort of student shadowing program could be really interesting to explore. -Another idea could be to emphasize what Winston-Salem has to offer outside of the Wake Forest campus by highlighting local restaurants, businesses, events, etc. that make the city such an important part of the Wake experience (not just the typical “hot spots”). My 4–5 years here have allowed me to explore Winston-Salem beyond Wake and build connections with people throughout the surrounding community, and I think that perspective could be valuable to prospective students. I say this because the number one question current grad students ask me is, “”What else is there to do around here?”” – Now my last suggestion has to do with me reflecting on my time as an alumn; I think it would be incredibly helpful to provide an Alumni Perspective. This idea would potentially allow prospective students to hear from alumni (2-5 years removed) about how their Wake Forest experience shaped their personal and professional lives beyond graduation and how it still positively affects them to this day.