This past weekend was a memorable one for me as I had the privilege of attending the USG Open House on Saturday, as a student ambassador! After two years of holding virtual open houses, I knew that this year’s event was going to be one for the books. 

As some of you may know, this is only my first semester at USG as well as my first semester being a student ambassador! Leading up to the open house, I was a bit nervous to see how the turnout would be. I spent the week prior looking over my notes to be sure I was fully familiarized with the campus, programs of study, and services USG provides for their students. I was also nervous because I didn’t want to find myself in a situation where I didn’t know how to answer a prospective student’s question. 

Luckily, all of my fears and anxieties left as soon as I was alongside my fellow ambassadors. It was extremely empowering to guide the students and their parents throughout tours, info sessions, info booths, and general questions they had. As a first generation Latina college student, I feel honored to be able to help other first-gen Latin students in pursuing their goals. I had the chance to speak with many parents that only spoke Spanish, and it was motivating to see how these parents are truly the backbone of their children’s dreams. 

It was a beautiful day. There were smiles on everyone’s faces, mother nature granted us a lovely day with sunny skies and beautiful winds, and new realities were made! USG’s Open House succeeded with 230+ student attendees, 190+ guests, totalling 420+ individuals that had the chance to experience our campus. I can’t wait for next year’s open house event!

Be sure to tell your friends, families, and those around you about the great opportunities USG has for them!