Ambassadors

Alysta Paneque (HC '23) is a sophomore majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Spanish from Haworth, NJ. At Rutgers, she is a member of the Phi Mu sorority and does research in the Jacinto Lab. Alysta chose the HC for the unique opportunities it provides and its goal to expand the horizons of each student. Alysta’s most memorable moment in the HC was baking with her friends at the Honors College's coffee bar in the middle of finals her freshman year.

Anthony Sochan (HC '22), from Mahopac, NY, is a junior double majoring in Exercise Science and Nutritional Science. At Rutgers, he is the Vice President of Club Baseball, Secretary of the Kinesiology & Health Club, and an elementary school tutor with Youth Empowerment Club. Anthony chose the HC because of the multiple opportunities for community involvement and engagement.

Audrey Terrany (HC '23) is a sophomore in the School of Arts and Sciences majoring in Genetics. She is from Oceanport, New Jersey, and is on the Pre-Medicine track. At Rutgers, Audrey is involved in Health Occupations Students of America, which is a club designed for service, learning more about the health professions, and participation in competitive medical-based events at internationally-recognized competitions. She is also involved in Greek life and is responsible for connecting with alumnae of her sorority and planning networking events. Audrey chose the Honors College for the community feeling consisting of like-minded peers who always have each other's backs. Her favorite memory at the Honors College was baking cookies late at night with her roommate and friends at the coffee bar in the Fireside Lounge!

Dean Schansinger (HC '21) is an Honors College junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education as a Social Science. He is currently a Research Assistant in the Cognitive Development Lab, a Peer Instructor for the First-Year Interest Group Seminars teaching Exploring Education, a Teaching Assistant for the Psychology Department, and previously served as the Executive President for the Residence Hall Association. Dean’s most memorable moment during his Honors College tenure was planning the 3rd annual Winter Ball, an HC party hosted for all first-year students.

Hannah Lake (HC '23) is a sophomore at Rutgers University majoring in Genetics and Cognitive Science and minoring in Spanish. Hannah grew up in North Jersey in the smalltown of Mount Olive! On campus, Hannah is a goalie for the club field hockey team, she is the Vice President of Chapter Wellness of the sorority Alpha Gamma Delta, and she conducts research at the Sally Radovick genetics and endocrinology lab in RWJMS. Hannah chose the HC for the living-learning community and the opportunities and connections that come with being part of an amazing school!

Isabelle Souza (HC '22) is a junior majoring in Public Health and French on a Pre-Med track. She is from Ramsey, New Jersey, in Bergen County. She is a part of the Women's Club Soccer Team as well as Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She enjoys tutoring through the Youth Employment Service's after-school tutoring at Roosevelt Elementary School in New Brunswick. Isabelle chose to be an Honors College Ambassador to continue her involvement with her first home at Rutgers.

Jackson Snellman (HC '22) is a junior majoring in Political Science and double minoring in French and Women's and Gender Studies from Roswell, Georgia. At Rutgers, he is very active with the Center for Youth Political Participation, and works as a Resident Assistant for freshmen. His favorite thing about Honors College is the HC community that has supported him since freshman year, and helped greatly with personal and professional development!

Jake Roy (HC '23) is a sophomore majoring in Environmental and Business Economics as well as Information Technology and Informatics. From Cranford, NJ, Jake is involved with Rutgers Economic Society, Hillel, and plays on the men's ultimate frisbee team. Jake chose the HC for the strong community and its proximity to honeygrow.

John Yager (HC '21) is a senior majoring in Applied Sciences & Engineering and Computer Science and minoring in Political Science from Randolph, NJ. On campus he is involved with the Rutgers Engineering Honors Council, where he currently serves as President. In the past, he has engaged in research at the Center for Quantitative Biology through the Aresty Summer Science Research Program, and currently has a job tutoring Rutgers student-athletes on campus. John chose Rutgers for the vast array of curricular and extracurricular opportunities and for the opportunity to study and grow in a collaborative environment such as the Honors College.

Julian Carter (HC '22) is a junior in the Honors College from Houston, TX, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies and minoring in Math and Spanish. At Rutgers, he takes part in Rutgers Dance Marathon, and he is currently interning with the Honors College in the admissions office. His favorite things about Rutgers are brisk walks on Cook/Douglass in the Fall and the ease with which you can find a second family.