Aggie Ambassadors are student employees who assist the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation. The ambassadors play an integral role in the success of New Mexico State University students. They assist with the daily office duties and give campus tours to individual students or school and campus groups.
Carlos Leyva
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Favorite spot on campus: The Duck Pond
Favorite quote: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Advice I would give to students: Be ready, stay calm and get involved.
Carmina Jaramillo Martínez
Major: Agricultural Economics and Business
Hometown: Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua
Favorite spot on campus: Corbett Center Food Court
Favorite quote: "If you know you can do better ... then do better."
Advice I would give to students: Make use of all the resources that you have on campus and make friends that will help you on your way.
Hailey Armijo
Major: Pre-Nursing
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Favorite spot on campus: Frenger Food Court
Favorite quote: "Mindset is what separates the best from the rest."
Advice I would give to students: Get involved on campus, make friends with your peers, and study hard!
Maiya Upton
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Favorite spot on campus: The Duck Pond!
Favorite quote: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Advice I would give to students: It's very important to make time for your mental and physical health, especially when school gets overwhelming.
Michelle Burford
Major: Animation and Visual Effects with Minors in English, Creative Writing and Film
Hometown: Dell City, Texas
Favorite spot on campus: The little section of trees in front of Garcia Hall.
Favorite quote: "When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change." - Aang from 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'
Advice I would give to students: Enjoy the little things. You learn to appreciate your free time more when you have so little of it.
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