2012-2013 Student Ambassadors
Name: Amy Borgemeister
Where you are from: Charlotte
About you: This is my third year at Central Piedmont Community College and I plan to earn an Associates in Arts degree in the Spring of 2013. After, I hope to transfer to the University of North Carolina Wilmington to achieve a Master's Degree in counseling.
Why I chose to be a CPCC Student Ambassador:
I chose to be a Student Ambassador and represent CPCC because my career goal will focus on working with struggling teenagers and helping to prevent High School dropouts. Also, I would like to help students get enrolled at CPCC, because I know it can have it's difficulties being a new student.
Name: Genesis Isaac
Where are you from: Houston, Texas
About you: I believe that it is important to be a well-rounded individual. Since attending CPCC, I've worked part-time and volunteered at numerous community service events. My career goal is to become a Pharmacist. I also believe that my faith in Jesus Christ and a positive attitude are the best vehicles to carry you through life.
Why I chose to be a CPCC Student Ambassador:
Attending CPCC has helped me grow as a person. As a result, I chose to be a CPCC Student Ambassador to assist and encourage the growth of other students in their academic progress. I hope to gain more knowledge and understanding about CPCC and help anyone that I can.
Name: Sergio Mukuamu
Where are you from: I am from Congo. I left there when I was six month and grew up in London, England.
About you: I am a transfer student looking to go to East Carolina to study Sports Medicine.
Why I chose to be a CPCC Student Ambassador:
I wanted to become a Student Ambassador because I wanted to get more involved with the college, I enjoy helping others, and most of all to represent my school.
Name: Yassine Dahbi
Where are you from: Meknes city, Morocco
About you: I am a passionate Moroccan man who is always looking for opportunities to be involved in the community around me. I am hoping one day to have my edcucation and be able to take my knowledge and success back to my country to help others.
Why I chose to become a CPCC Student Ambassador:
I applied to become a student ambassador to learn how a college operates and helps other perspective students in the transition of choosing their path in life. I hope to gain more knowledge and leadership skills and be able to meet and guide other students. I hope to set an example and show that we can do anything we set our minds to achieve.
Name: Yolanda Gordon
Where are you from: South Carolina
About you: I am the mother of three children. I am a disability advocate, Shot@Life Champion for the UN Foundation, and Parenting Magazine's Mom Congress Delegate for South Carolina for 2010. I am a full time student at CPCC to better myself and being a first generation college student. I didn't just want to encourage my children to further their education, I wanted to show them that I could further my education as well. I also love to read and enjoy the outdoors.
Why I chose to become a CPCC Student Ambassador:
I chose to be a student ambassador because for the first time in any education experience I have had, I feel like a member of a giant family and that family is pushing me to succeed. I want to give back to the college to show people that college students at CPCC come in all walks of life and ages. I also chose to be a student ambassador to put my leadership skills to good use on campus.
