Meet the Spartan Ambassadors

Year: Senior Major: Nursing

Hometown: Lima, Peru Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Aurora Men in Nursing Why did you choose AU? From my first semester as a transfer student, I felt a great sense of community as an international student. AU is helping and guiding me to become the best version of myself.

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: Senior Major:  Early Childhood Special Education with ESL Hometown: Naperville, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Aspiring Educators, Kappa Delta Pi Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because the education department has a great reputation, and some of my high school teachers recommended it. My family lives nearby, but I chose to live on campus because I thought it would give me a sense of independence. I am learning a lot about myself as I navigate living on campus and pursuing my degree.

Year: Senior Majors: Accounting, Finance Hometown: West Chicago, IL

Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant Why did you choose AU? Being a small, private school and having a great business department caught my eye, and it was the right fit for me!

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: Senior Major: Business AdministrationHometown: Aurora, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because of the smaller campus and class sizes, the great business program, and how active the campus community is. It also is close to my home and affordable.

Year: Senior Majors: Exercise Science, Sport Management

Minor: Coaching and Youth Sport Development

Hometown: Plano, IL Campus Involvement: Spartan Ambassador, Cross Country, Track and Field Why did you choose AU? I chose AU because I immediately felt at home upon my first visit to campus. I knew it would be a place where I could learn, compete, and prosper to my highest potential because of the immense support that I felt from my educators and peers. A warm, welcoming environment drew me in, and it continues to impress me every day.

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.