Grand Rapids Community College Honors Ambassadors are a select group of emerging student leaders who create unique and engaging programs and events for students in the Honors Program.
This team is ready to support you throughout your GRCC Honors journey.
Meet this year’s Honors Program ambassadors:
Montserrat Guzman
- Career goals: “I am currently a student at GVSU aiming for a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. My end-goal is a career in law enforcement.”
- What I love about GRCC: “There are numerous things I love about GRCC. The diversity and support students receive from faculty and staff. The wide spectrum of opportunities we can access in one spot.”
- What I love about the Honors Program: “The Honors Program is a glass door for networking opportunities. It challenges my limits but doesn’t limit my challenges. Staff is very open to help.”
- My advice for Honors students: “Check your emails and others for communication the program uses daily! If possible, finish your honors projects early. Always ask questions!”
Sarah Kenney
- Career goals: “I am pursuing an Associate of Arts in Pre-Anthropology at GRCC. I plan to transfer to GVSU for a bachelor’s in anthropology and nonprofit leadership.”
- What I love in GRCC: “What I love about GRCC is that the faculty here is always motivating you to succeed and to be your best self.”
- What I love about the Honors program: “What I love most about the GRCC Honors program is the honors projects. They allow you to take your project outside of campus walls and into the community to gain volunteer experience and/or interview professionals. It’s really fun!”
- My advice for Honors students: “Don’t procrastinate and if you’re unsure of your path, talk to your advisors and professors. You never know who will inspire you with their story and advice.”
Noah Williams
- Career goals: “I want to pursue environmental science/public health.”
- What I love about GRCC: “I love the small class sizes and faculty availability.”
- What I love about the Honors program: “I love the opportunity to meet and work with other ambitious students.”
- My advice for other Honors students: “Don’t be afraid to make yourself known to faculty and contribute to the success of other students.”
Sherry Sokolowski
- Career goals: “I want to pursue a career in journalism.”
- What I love about GRCC: “GRCC has given me so many opportunities and introduced me to many new things. I have met some of my closest friends here and grown so much!”
- What I love about the Honors program: “I love how close knit everybody is, the close relationship you build with the staff, and the wonderful sense of community.”
- My advice for Honors students: “Get involved! You will meet so many great people and have unforgettable experiences.”
Safinaz Karaein
- Career goals: “I want to pursue a career as a physician, D.O.”
- What I love about GRCC: “I love that it’s small enough to where you can get to know people and staff/faculty members and see them very often.”
- What I love about the Honors program: “I love the one-on-one interaction that is created between the student and the professors due to this program. I also love that chance to get to know and meet new people who have the same priorities as you.”
- My advice for Honors students: “Always reach for the stars, but what’s more important is that you believe you can reach them. Life is hard and will always stumble you one way or another. You just need to know that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. So get back up and push forward stronger than ever because no matter how bitter life seems, the sweet flavor of success will overpower it.”