Meet the Spartan Ambassadors

Year: Sophomore Majors: Marketing, Sport Management

Hometown: Aurora, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador; American Marketing Association; Student Programming, Events, Activities, and Recreation Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because of the smaller campus environment, financial options, and closeness to home.

Year: Senior Majors: Secondary Education, History

Hometown: Carol Stream, IL

Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Football, Latin American Student Organization Why did you choose AU? Besides the great football program, AU felt like a place where I would belong and could grow as an individual.

Year: Sophomore Majors: Biology, Psychology Hometown: Aurora, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Heart to Heart Why did you choose AU? I chose AU due to how welcoming the campus was, especially as a minority student.

Year: Sophomore Major: Social Work

Minor: Criminal Justice

Hometown: Plainfield, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Choir, Resident Assistant Why did you choose AU? AU felt like a place where I could really belong. The small class sizes make it easy to connect with professors and classmates, and there are so many ways to get involved on campus. I knew it was the right place for me to grow and feel at home.

Year: Junior Majors: Business Administration, Finance

Hometown: Joliet, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Women's Volleyball Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because of the family-like feeling within the volleyball program, and I knew AU would have the resources to set me up for success post-college.

Year: Junior Major:  Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Hometown: Rock Falls, IL Campus Involvement:  Spartan Ambassador, Resident Assistant Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because it felt like a home away from my actual home. As soon as I stepped on campus, I felt welcomed with open arms, and that was a very important factor in my decision.

Year: Freshman Major: Psychology, Social Work

Hometown: Chicago, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Encounter Why did you choose AU? AU has strong Psychology and Social Work programs, small class sizes, and a welcoming community, which was exactly what I was looking for when visiting different colleges!

Year: Junior Major: Nursing

Hometown: South Elgin, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Library Student Worker, Aurora University Student Association, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc., Latin American Student Organization, Phi Eta Sigma Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because of the sense of community and outstanding support I felt upon first visiting, both of which I knew I needed to take on the rigorous nursing program!

Year: Freshman Major: Therapeutic Recreation

Hometown: Montgomery, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Student Voice Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because it truly felt like home. I was impressed by the welcoming environment and the amazing Therapeutic Recreation program. I’m so excited to continue my academics at AU.

Year: Junior Major: Social Work

Minor: Spanish Hometown: Carol Stream, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Social Work Association, Resident Assistant, Aurora University Students’ Association Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because of the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I felt so comfortable on campus, and no other college I visited gave me that feeling. Also, AU has an amazing social work program and offers me amazing opportunities to get involved and continue to pursue my passions.

Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration, Marketing

Hometown: Aurora, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, AU Chorale, Encounter Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because of the career readiness opportunities, community outreach programs, and small campus that made me feel at home.

Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary Education

Hometown: Aurora, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, AU Chorale

Why did you choose AU? AU feels like home. I was able to make friends without hesitation and get involved on campus with no fear. Coming to AU was the best choice I could have made, not only to be closer to home but to feel safe and comfortable.

Year: Junior Majors: Business Administration, Marketing

Minor: Spanish

Hometown: Des Plaines, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Latin American Student Organization, Phi Eta Sigma Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because it was the best fit for me to grow academically and professionally. I love the friendly and welcoming environment, the small class sizes, and the amazing business programs, which help prepare me to succeed in my career.

Year: Sophomore Majors: Accounting, Finance

Hometown: Elgin, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Latin American Student Organization Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because of its great accounting program. It was the first university I visited, and from the moment I stepped on campus, I was impressed by the welcoming environment and the amazing resources available to students. I’m very excited to grow both academically and professionally during my time here at AU!

Year: Junior Major: NursingHometown: Auburndale, FL Campus Involvement:  Spartan Ambassador, Student Nurses’ Association, Resident Assistant Why did you choose AU? I chose Aurora University because it felt like the perfect fit for me. The campus environment is welcoming and vibrant, making it easy to feel at home and be part of a supportive community. I was also really impressed by the nursing program; it’s known for its hands-on approach and strong curriculum, which is exactly what I need to kickstart my career in healthcare. The combination of a friendly atmosphere and an excellent nursing education made AU stand out as the right place for me.