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Student Ambassadors

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	Maggie // Architecture "When applying to college, I decided that I wanted to major in Architecture. After receiving acceptance letters, NC State made the most sense in terms of price, quality, and proximity to home. When visiting other competitive Design programs nationally, NC State had amazing facilities, renowned faculty, and recognized as state of the art. I did not get into NC State's College of Design my first time applying, but hoped to the second time around. During my freshman year, my friends I made in Design encouraged me to reapply again. Glad I did."
	Austin // Graphic Design "The school of design is like a little fish pond. Tons of fish swim around in a little space eating up all the algae that forms at the surface. The fish are constantly growing and dream of one day moving into the big stream that flows a couple miles away. Little kids throw pebbles into the pond in attempt to scare you while organizations from all over campus try to catch you so you can design a t-shirt and logo for them. On a more serious note: I chose to study at the College of Design because it was the best of the best. With small class sizes and the close relationships students have with professors, the school is a beautiful place [pond] to learn and grow as a designer."
	Tim // Landscape Architecture "I fell in love with the College of Design here at NC State when I toured the architecture studios in elementary school. Going to Design Camp my rising junior and senior years of high school showed me what Landscape Architecture really was and brought my main interest away from Architecture to the urban planning and perceptions that make Landscape Architecture so awesome. Out of all of the schools I received acceptance letters form, NC State was the only close-knit family atmosphere where the professors help students rather than try to weed them out over the 5 years. I am honored to be able to work as a Design Camp Counselor and a Design Ambassador helping prospective students."
	Kirsten // Graphic Design "I chose to study design at NC State because I was really excited about the idea of being a part of a small design college and also a larger University. I had taken a graphic design course my senior year of high school, and on the second day of class I started looking at where to apply. My Dad had mentioned to me that NC State had a design school. I remember responding, "Why would I go to an engineer school, Dad?!". But after talking to my teacher at school, and realizing that my Dad actually knew what he was taking about, I visited the campus and immediately fell in love. Being accepted into this program, and succeeding in it, has been the most accomplished thing I've done in my life."
	Will // Architecture "After deciding to study architecture, I visited many universities in the Southeast and I chose NC State Design School. The Design School at NC State offered a friendly and collaborative studio environment as well as a very personal and attentive staff. After attending design camp in high school I always had NC State in mind. I knew the design school was the place were I could focus on architecture, have fun, and be a part of a family of other students in the school of architecture."