Meet our student ambassadors: Part 1

The Franklin College Student Ambassadors have been hard at work creating introductory posts on the student ambassador Instagram account. While all of our ambassadors haven’t introduced themselves on the account yet, here’s a look at the first half of our students. With a wide range of majors and ambitions, these students are exemplary of the range of opportunities available to students at Franklin College. Here's a look at the first half of our Franklin Student Ambassadors:

 

Rachel Carlson is a senior studying psychology, with a minor in political science: “I love everything about UGA including research and involvement opportunities and the incredible people who work here. I am hoping to stay at UGA and earn a masters in social work to work in mental health policy. Please reach out if you have any questions about psychology, campus in general, or involvement!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Juliana Lubin is a third year computer science major and she is also working towards a certificate in New Media Studies. “I want to take my creative and technical talents to the Bay area and become a product manager, so look out for me! #ComingSoonToAProductNearYou ☺️ Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding tech, computer science, or Franklin! GO DAWGS!”

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Micklus is a third year from Savannah, GA majoring in biology and psychology. “My career goals are to work in healthcare either as a PA, doctor, or researcher for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s. One of my favorite things to do is landscape photography, specifically astrophotography which combines two things I really enjoy, photography and science! In addition I like to travel and eat weird foods, I’ll try anything once!”

 

 

 

 

 

Nora Harlin is a senior from Atlanta, Ga. majoring in French and cognitive science, with a certificate in entrepreneurship.  “I’m hoping to work in the Natural Language Processing at a tech company sometime in the future. I’m also on the board for @7cupsuga, a member of @ugakarate, and work at the Jit Joe’s in MLC. Stop by and see me sometime soon!”

 

 

 

 

 

Joyce Bui is a chemistry and science education double major with a biology minor. “I’m premed but I’m also super passionate about education ? I am currently a junior and my favorite place on campus is the volleyball arena at Ramsey because it’s where I’ve been able to meet so many new people, have fun, and just destress! I am so proud to be a UGA student and so thankful that communities like these are so abundant and accessible! GO DAWGS!!”

 

 

 

 

 

Ana Deegan is a second year chemistry major from Kennesaw, Georgia. “I’m studying chemistry with a research intent to hopefully one day work at a large research facility like NASA or become a professor (hopefully UGA!!) to teach! I’ve had some amazing opportunities at this university including the current research I’m doing in the Frossard Lab which includes studying atmospheric chemistry! Being able to get the hands on experience I’m receiving at such an early time in my career is something I’m extremely thankful for. I also played in the philharmonic orchestra (took a semester off due to scheduling), which was a wonderful opportunity to play with my peers and continue playing violin even as a STEM major. I’d be happy to answer any and all questions about UGA. As always, go dawgs! ?”

 

 

 

Trinity Hobson is a sophomore computer science major from Atlanta, Georgia. “I attended Arabia Mountain High School in DeKalb Co #ramforlife. In addition to being a Franklin College Ambassador, I am also a Career Center Brand Ambassador. I am passionate about minority recruitment, so in my spare time, I enjoy traveling to different high schools to speak to minority students and encourage them to apply to the greatest institution in the world(UGA❤️?). Feel free to reach out to me @trin.anea. GO DAWGS!!!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allison Fagan is a senior from Moultrie, Ga. majoring in biology, with hopes of attending dental school. “When I’m not studying at the MLC, I enjoy assisting in the dental clinic at Mercy Health Center and playing golf at the UGA golf course! I am incredibly thankful for this organization, and would be happy to try and answer any questions that you may have. As always, go dawgs!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Medlock is a senior linguistics major, with a global health minor. “This school has given me so many great opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom through things such as research and studying abroad. Athens has endless beautiful spots to explore- one of my favorite places on UGA’s campus would have to be the Trial Gardens. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and GO DAWGS! ?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Tucker is a junior and serving his second year as a Franklin College Ambassador. He is a statistics major, religion minor, and working towards certificates in actuarial science and data science.”My favorite place on campus is Snelling, because Ms. Sandra is the actual best human ever. Outside of Franklin, I work as a math and statistics tutor for the UGA Athletic Association and I am very involved in RUF, a campus ministry organization, where I lead a weekly community group and coordinate events. After college, I want to either pursue a career in data analytics (preferably in baseball) or attend seminary.”

 

 

 

 

Hannah McQueen is a third year biology major with a pre-med intention. “I am enormously grateful to have the privilege of representing the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences here at UGA as a Franklin College Student Ambassador. I hope to go on to medical school and one day specialize in infectious disease and diagnostics. I am the biggest dog lover on the face of the Earth (adopt, don’t shop!) and I have 3 fur babies of my own: Alcide the husky, Chopper the pit-bull/bulldog mix, and Mack, the mop-resembling pug-tzu. Along with being a Franklin College Ambassador, I am also an Honors Teaching Assistant (HTA) for the Honors Program. I love gardening and UGA football (I’ve been greatly looking forward to meeting Tennessee between the hedges again, since that Hail Mary my freshman year). My favorite place on campus is either Snelling (Ms. Sandra hugs hold me together) or the Science Library. Here’s a photograph of me doing some of the things I love most, being at UGA or traveling, both at the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza in Mexico and on a surgical mission to the Dominican Republic. And as always, Go Dawgs!!!”

 

 

 

 

 

Banks Torgerson is a senior from Cumming, Ga. double majoring in Biology and Psychology and minoring in Spanish. “I am Pre-Med and hopefully one day will I will become a pediatrician! My favorite spot on campus would definitely have to be the Founder’s Garden on North Campus.”

 

 

 

 

 

Emily Upchurch is a second year from Lawrenceville, Ga. majoring in criminal justice. “As of right now, I’m leaning towards the Pre-Law track, but I’m not yet a hundred percent sure what I want to do once I graduate. One of my favorite places on campus is the bridge next to Sanford Stadium in the morning! It’s so beautiful and calm as the sun rises over the stadium, but nothing compares to a full stadium on Saturdays!”

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Liebich is a second year student from Marietta, Ga. majoring in genetics, German, and health promotion. “My dream is to become a primary care physician and provide care to underserved populations in Georgia. My favorite spot on campus is Snelling because it’s always open and I know I’ll always see a familiar face!”

 

 

 

 

These students embody the diversity of opportunities available here at Franklin College. Want to know what it's like as a Franklin College student and ambassador?Follow their Instagram stories on their account, uga_franklinambassadors. We've saved their "day in the life of a Franklin student" posts on the highlights section. We'll update with a second post once everyone has made their introduction.