Meet Our Student Ambassadors
Amay | yanga2@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Hugo, MN
Activities on Campus: Tetra Delta, GC Concessions, SEASA, UMOJA
Why you chose CSP: I chose Concordia because of the small class sizes, the great student/teacher relationships, and the great opportunities Concordia offers.
Favorite TV shows: Tool Academy and Family Guy
Favorite Spot on Campus: Library
Andrew | smitha4@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Lutheran Classroom Teacher, History (and eventually a Masters in Christian Outreach)
Hometown: Altamont, IL
Activities on Campus: Intramurals
Why you chose CSP: I chose CSP because of its small campus feel and all of the programs that are offered, specifically the DCO program.
Favorite TV shows: NCIS, The Unit, Family Guy
Favorite Spot on Campus: Knoll, Commons, Library Study Room
Andy | audettea@csp.eduYear in School: Senior
Major: DCE / Lutheran Confessions
Hometown: Rogers, MN
Activities on Campus: FISH President, DCE Community
Why you chose CSP: I chose Concordia because of the excellent community as well as the education programs offered.
Favorite TV shows: The Office, House
Favorite Spot on Campus: Chapel and Fellowship Center
Ariel | gittensa@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Biology
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Activities on Campus: Student of Color mentor, UMOJA, Student Senate, Tri-Pi
Why you chose CSP: I chose CSP because I love the biology department as well as the small class sizes.
Favorite TV shows: Greek, Real Housewives of Atlanta
Favorite Spot on Campus: Library Study Room
Bethany | wilckeb@csp.eduYear in School: Senior
Major: Family Life Education with Music, Theatre, Lutheran Confessionalism minors
Hometown: Battle Creek, IA
Activities on Campus: STAGE, Prisms, Christus Chorus
Why you chose CSP: I originally experienced Concordia through a summer Theatre Camp in high school. I chose CSP because of its welcoming, small community.
Favorite TV shows: Iron Chef, NCIS
Favorite Spot on Campus: Knoll, Chapel, Underground
Charley | johnsonc11@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Parent and Family Education, Birth-Grade 3
Hometown: Grand Meadow, MN
Activities: working as a PCA for a girl with autism, spending time with my husband and stepdaughter, working out
Why you chose CSP: I chose Concordia for its small class size, great Education program, community feel, and wide variety of minor and licensure options.
Favorite Movies: Michael Moore, The Inconvenient Truth, Crash
Favorite Spot on Campus: Union Station, Library
Emma | dahle@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Marketing and Communication
Hometown: Albert Lea, MN
Activities on Campus: Student Alumni Council, Art Club, Communication Club, Business Club
Why you chose CSP: I love the small campus in the middle of the big city!
Favorite TV shows: Project Runway, Gilmore Girls, Will and Grace, What Not to Wear
Favorite Spot on Campus: The basement of the library
Hannah | bakerh@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Finance
Hometown: Anoka, MN
Activities on Campus: Soccer, Business Club, SAAC
Why you chose CSP: I wanted to play Division II soccer in the Twin Cities as well as enjoy all the benefits of attending a private university!
Favorite TV shows: How I Met Your Mother, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Knoll
Hannah | mitchelh@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Elementary Education, Lutheran Classroom Teacher
Hometown: Pflugerville, TX
Activities on Campus: Admission Ambassador
Why you chose CSP: I knew Concordia in Austin, but I wanted to get out of Texas but be in a city. I actually chose CSP without having ever been to Minnesota but I knew that it was right!
Favorite TV shows: Band of Brothers, America's Best Dance Crew
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Commons
Jessie | holliej@csp.eduYear in School: Sophomore
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Activities on Campus: Track & Field, Dance Team, UMOJA, Mentoring, Criminal Justice Club
Why you chose CSP: I chose Concordia because of its small class sizes, friendly people, and great student/teacher relationships.
Favorite TV shows: The Game
Favorite Spot on Campus: Basement of the library
Madeline | marshalm@csp.eduYear in School: Sophomore
Major: Vocal/Instrumental Music Education
Hometown: Concordia, MO
Activities on Campus: Jubilate, Concert Band
Why you chose CSP: I'm from a rural area so this was a good chance to get a taste of city life while becoming an LCMS teacher.
Favorite TV shows: Good Eats, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Buetow Auditorium
Mao | lorm2@csp.eduYear in School: Senior
Major: Biology
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Activities on Campus: South East Asian Student Association, Student of Color Mentor, BOLD Program, Tetra Delta
Why you chose CSP: I chose CSP because of its small class sizes and because it's a laptop university. I love the Biology department and great faculty, staff, and students.
Favorite TV shows: George Lopez
Favorite Spot on Campus: Center for Hmong Studies and Library
Rachel | larsonr@csp.eduYear in School: Freshman
Major: Biology (Animal Science emphasis)
Hometown: Columbia Heights, MN
Activities: Choir, Band, Theatre
Why you chose CSP: Concordia is not too big or too small and it has a great science program and many friendly people.
Favorite TV Shows: America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, Wife Swap, Real Housewives of Orange County and NYC
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Commons, The Knoll
Sarah | kosciels@csp.eduYear in School: Sophomore
Major: Christian Outreach, Intercultural Communication & Sociology
Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
Activities on Campus: Random spontaneous events with friends! Peer Advisor, Campus Ministry, Somali Adult Literacy Training
Why you chose CSP: The Christian Outreach program, adventures away from home, small classes, the diversity, and the Twin Cities!
Favorite TV shows: Flight of the Conchords
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Knoll, The Underground
Tim | walswort@csp.eduYear in School: Senior/Post-Intern
Major: Director of Christian Education, Lutheran Confessionalism
Hometown: Homer, AK
Activities on Campus: Superfans, CAB, Prisms, AEX, Intramurals
Why you chose CSP: The Admission department and faculty really cared and helped me throughout my decision-making process. It was a GREAT choice!
Favorite TV shows: ABDC, Top Chef, Psych, The Fresh Prince
Favorite Spot on Campus: Chapel, Gangelhoff, Sea Foam Stadium
Xang | leex@csp.eduYear in School: Junior
Major: Finance
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Activities on Campus: SEASA, Intramural Volleyball, Admission
Why you chose CSP: I chose Concordia for its small, diverse community and its great location.
Favorite TV shows: The Simpsons
Favorite Spot on Campus: Mentor Room
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