Meaningful Leadership
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College Counseling Ambassadors
Our College Counseling Ambassador program gives juniors and seniors an opportunity to engage in a meaningful leadership position that will jumpstart their engagement with the college process, hone their communication and organizational skills, and provide opportunities to develop relationships with their college counselors, admissions representatives, and peers.
Their responsibilities include:
- serving as representatives of Rowland Hall to visiting college admissions representatives;
- moderating virtual college visits for admissions representatives and peers; and
- conducting primary-source research on colleges and universities with representatives visiting Rowland Hall.
Students selected to serve for a second year as Lead Ambassadors are responsible for both training new ambassadors and coordinating the logistics for representative visits. Lead ambassadors also contribute to the visual representation and communication pieces of the process, which include contacting other ambassadors, college representatives, and fellow seniors.
Ambassador Biographies
Ruchi Agarwal
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: I love how the teachers are always so supportive of your work and pursuits.
What you love about living in Utah: It's such a beautiful state! I love the outdoors and the views here.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: I learned that I am more able to adapt to new circumstances than I would've thought.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I've always been so interested with the college process and being a CCA is a really fun way to be involved in it.
Kate Brague
Grade: 12Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: I love the close knit community we have here. Between grade levels, schools, faculty and students; Rowland Hall excels in prioritizing relationships that support and uplift one another.
What you love about living in Utah: I love being so close to the mountains, while still having urban areas. It's a beautiful blend of picturesque landscapes and growing industry.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: I've learned that community is essential to a rich learning experience, even though I am naturally introverted.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a CCA because I love getting to make connections and relationships with people across the country. I love my school, and I love being able to tell people what makes a Rowland Hall education so special.
Regan Hodson
Grade: 11
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: My favorite thing about Rowland Hall is the inclusivity of the school. I joined Rowland Hall my freshman year and was very nervous before I started the school year. Once school started, I immediately felt welcomed by the students and faculty, and found it very easy to make new friends and form strong connections with my teachers.
What you love about living in Utah: The thing I love most about living in Utah is the nature. I love hiking in the mountains during the summer as well as skiing in the winter.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: One thing I learned about myself during the pandemic is that in-person school is crucial for me to learn.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador because I enjoy talking to people and wanted to try out a leadership role at Rowland Hall.
Lauren Bates
Grade: 11
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: My favorite thing about Rowland Hall is the connections that I have made with other students and teachers. Every teacher that I have had at Rowland Hall has made sure I understand all of the material and has provided me any extra help if I need it. Additionally, I always feel supported by my classmates and my friends.
What you love about living in Utah: My favorite part about Utah is the mountains because I love to ski.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: One thing I learned about myself during the pandemic is that I really like to be around people. Not being able to see people for an entire year made me realize how much I enjoy the company of other people and meeting new people.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador because I wanted to be able to learn more about different colleges so I would have a wide variety of colleges to apply too. Additionally, I want to learn how to be a good leader at my school.
Kate Altman
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: I love how accomodating Rowland Hall teachers and faculty are for pretty much anything. Whether I missed a day of school, or need clarification on a subject, the teachers are always willing to meet and help me get caught up. I also love Rowland Hall's proximity to the center of Salt Lake.
What you love about living in Utah: The outdoors. Specifically hiking and skiing
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: I have learned how much I value the outdoors. Being stuck inside really allowed me to appreicate and value the outdoors and the lifestyle of living in Utah.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to this team hoping that I will make an impression on colleges and their representatives so I can help out my fellow classmates and other Rowland Hall students when they begin their application processes.
Maddie Carlin
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: I love that I know everybody in my grade and that I am able to build close, long-lasting relationships with my teachers!
What you love about living in Utah: My favorite part of Utah is the variety of outdoor activities ranging from lake days to skiing.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: One thing I have learned about myself that I didn't know before the pandemic is that I love to be around people even if I am not hanging out with them.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador so that I could be exposed to more colleges in hopes of figuring out where I want to apply.
Anna Hull
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: The history electives. I've taken a number of short classes within the history department that are focused on the teacher's interests and passions, rather than a general curriculum, meaning it's incredibly engaging, fun, and relaxed. These classes have also helped me determine what I'm interested in pursuing later in life.
What you love about living in Utah: I love having immediate access to national parks and natural beauty. Whenever there's a question of family vacation, weekend getaways, or even a daytime activity, you can always look outdoors.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: I've learned how much I value alone time. Although I'm an extrovert, I realized I need time at the end of each day to spend time by myself and relax.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador because I enjoy meeting new people, was curious about the college process, and interested in what makes each school unique. After beginning my own college applications, I'm all the more grateful for this opportunity.
Neha Dixit
Grade: 11
Zac Bahna
Grade: 11
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: My favorite thing about Rowland Hall are the relationships you can foster with your teachers. They are always readily available to help with question, and they are always excited to teach and get to know you not only as a learner, but also on a personal level.
What you love about living in Utah: I love the fact that the surrounding mountains are so accessible from Salt Lake, allowing us to do tons of outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and biking.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: I learned that I thrive with structure in my day and lots of activities. I don't like when I have excessive free time without much to do, and I enjoy being busy and interacting with people as much as I can.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador because I am looking forward to learning about colleges in any way that I can. I also feel like I am organized enough to stay on task and ensure that I'm always on time to meet with people and complete any assigned material.
Rodrigo Fernandez-Esquivias
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: I love the community at Rowland Hall. Everyone knows everyone, and there's this sense of community in our school that is special to this school and only this school.
What you love about living in Utah: I love the fact that the surrounding mountains are so accessible from Salt Lake, allowing us to do tons of outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and biking.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: I learned that I thrive with structure in my day and lots of activities. I don't like when I have excessive free time without much to do, and I enjoy being busy and interacting with people as much as I can.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador because I am looking forward to learning about colleges in any way that I can. I also feel like I am organized enough to stay on task and ensure that I'm always on time to meet with people and complete any assigned material.
Daisy Innis
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Rowland Hall: My favorite thing about Rowland Hall is the community that we've built. I really appreciate the learning environment that results from the closeness and kindness of our community.
What you love about living in Utah: I love being able to access the outdoors (hiking and skiing) with great ease.
One thing you have learned about yourself during the pandemic: During the pandemic, I learned that working together with my peers is a huge part of why I love learning.
Why I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador: I applied to be a College Counseling Ambassador because I wanted to be able to support and teach my peers throughout the college application process.
Layla Hijjawi
Grade: 12