Honors Ambassadors

The Honors Ambassadors are eager to share how they explore, create, and lead through the Honors experience at UConn. They are here to help you get to know more about the UConn Honors Program and share stories about their unique experiences as Honors Huskies.

Honors Ambassadors assist at several Honors events throughout the academic year. If you’re attending an Honors session at an open house ("Fall Campus Visit Day" or "UConn Bound Day"),  you’ll have an opportunity to speak with Honors students during your visit. Honors Ambassadors are happy to learn about your interests and answer your questions about academic and co-curricular experiences, campus involvements, and the Honors community. They will help you to envision how UConn Honors can be where you will grow into a future leader.

You may be interested in watching these videos created by the Honors Ambassadors about the UConn Honors community:

If you’re a current Honors student and you are interested in becoming an Honors Ambassador, visit the Honors Student Organization page.

Husky-for-a-Day

Husky-for-a-Day

We hope that you attend UConn’s Husky-for-a-Day Program on the Storrs campus as a prospective student where you will shadow a current UConn student and get a closer look at UConn life. Many Honors Ambassadors volunteer for the Husky-for-a-Day Program. Be sure to ask all of your questions about UConn during your visit, but feel free to reach out to the Honors Ambassadors if you need more information about being an Honors Husky.

Coordinators

Meet the Honors Ambassadors Coordinators

The Honors Ambassador Coordinators are current Honors students who lead the Honors Ambassador volunteers as they connect with visiting prospective students and their families. Meet the 2025-2026 Honors Ambassador Coordinators at UConn Storrs:

Ava, an Honors Ambassador Coordinator, smiling at the camera in a white long-sleeved shirt with folded arms against a gray background Ava enjoys getting involved in the UConn community by participating in the intramural sports. She loves to play volleyball, basketball, pickleball, and work out at the gym. She also is a part of the Law Society Club and Economics Club. She hopes to pursue law and had an internship in an injury law firm last summer. She plans to study abroad and join a research project. Ava has loved her experience in UConn Honors and cannot wait to share it with all of you.

 

  • Major: Economics
  • Year: Class of 2028
  • Hometown: North Haven, CT
  • Fun Fact: Played basketball in high school
Cameron, an Honors Ambassador Coordinator, smiling at the camera in a dark red shirt against a light background in a photo cropped at the shoulders Cameron enjoys nature photography, rock climbing, and Dungeons & Dragons. He is involved in Red Cross Club. Some of his favorite parts of UConn Honors are the smaller class sizes and sense of community that comes with Honors courses.

 

  • Major: Physiology and Neurobiology
  • Year: Class of 2027
  • Hometown: South Windsor, CT
  • Fun Fact: Regularly donates blood
Caroline, an Honors Ambassador Coordinator, pictured outside holding the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship trophy while wearing light khakis and a navy blue short-sleeved shirt Caroline, through the Honors Program, has had many opportunities to enhance her college experience, whether that be smaller class sizes for more personable discussions with the professor, or the first-year Honors housing where she found some of her closest friends. Some of her on-campus involvement includes being a tour guide with leadership in Events and Large Venues, working as Game Day Assistant for the UConn Athletics Marketing Department, and being a member of the Pan-Hellenic sorority Alpha Omicron Pi.

 

  • Major: Finance
  • Minor: Political Science
  • Year: Class of 2027
  • Hometown: Glastonbury, CT
  • Fun Fact: Rode in a private jet to watch the Cavs/Magic game 7 in Cleveland
Daris smiling while wearing a light pink long-sleeved shirt outside Daris was an Honors First-Year Seminar (UNIV 1784) Facilitator supporting Honors first-year students. Outside of being an Honors Ambassadors Coordinator, she has served as the Secretary for STEM Scholars. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

 

  • Major: Computer Science & Engineering
  • Minor: Mathematics
  • Year: Class of 2027
  • Hometown: Ellington, CT
  • Fun Fact: Loves puzzles!
Julia, an Honors Ambassador Coordinator, smiling in front of a conifer tree decorated with red ornaments, in a white sweater Julia is on the pre-med track with an interest in the intersections of public health and medicine. In her free time, she enjoys baking, cooking, and spending time with friends. As a member of the Honors Program, Julia values the small class sizes, which allow for meaningful connections with both classmates and professors.

 

  • Major: Allied Health Sciences
  • Minor: Anthropology of Global Health
  • Year: Class of 2028
  • Hometown: Stamford, CT
  • Fun Fact: Speaks two languages (English and Polish)
Laxmi smiling and wearing a light blue t-shirt in front of a building and green grass Laxmi is very involved with the Honors Program, having been an Honors Ambassador Coordinator since her first year! She is also a resident assistant (RA) for the Buckley/Shippee Residence Halls. She is also greatly involved in research and has been awarded a few research grants through the Office of Undergraduate Research.

 

  • Majors: Biomedical Engineering; Molecular and Cell Biology
  • Year: Class of 2026
  • Hometown: Rocky Hill, CT
  • Fun Fact: First (and only) time getting stung by a bee was in the Buckley parking lot!
Trang, an Honors Ambassador Coordinator, smiling in a white coat with white ear muffs with snow on the ground and trees in the background Trang is a dedicated and passionate individual who puts great effort into achieving her goals. She is ambitious yet carefree, valuing time with family and friends while pursuing the things she loves and contributing to her community. She is exploring a career in biochemical or pharmaceutical research but is equally excited to learn new things, make new friends, and embrace new experiences! One of the things Trang loves most about the Honors Program at UConn is the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who excel in their fields. It provides a great space for networking, hearing diverse perspectives, and learning from others. The close-knit community fosters meaningful connections with both peers and professionals, and there are many amazing programs to explore within Honors.

 

  • Major: Chemistry
  • Minor: Molecular and Cell Biology
  • Year: Class of 2028
  • Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Fun Fact: Loves rice and likes to watch anime!

 

Contact Us

Questions?

Are you looking for student perspectives on the UConn Honors experience or do you have questions about how students are engaged in academics and the Honors community? Contact the Honors Ambassadors at HonorsAmbassadors@uconn.edu.

Please note that the Honors Ambassadors are a student organization that is active during the academic year through the next to last week of each semester. If you have questions at any other time of year or if your questions should be answered by an Honors staff member, please contact the Honors Program at honors@uconn.edu.

Individual Visits

We highly recommend that you visit campus during a program that is designed for prospective students where you will be able to explore your many options on campus. Attending an open house ("Fall Camps Visit Day" or "UConn Bound Day") or Husky-for-a-Day will best showcase what UConn has to offer. However, if you cannot attend on a day that has a scheduled Honors session, please complete the Honors Individual Visit Request form to let us know how we can help.