Clemson Honors Student Ambassadors
Looking for a Student Perspective on Clemson Honors?
Clemson Honors Student Ambassadors are Honors student volunteers who are official ambassadors for the Honors College and who are passionate about Honors at Clemson University.
Ambassadors meet with prospective students and their families to provide a student perspective on their various Honors experiences.
They are a diverse group of students, representing each of Clemson's academic colleges listed below, and they are involved in all aspects of campus life. They are developing communication, teamwork, and leadership skills as they interact with prospective students and their families.
You can read more about each ambassador within their major's college.
Name: Katie Golden
Hometown: River Edge
Major: Economics
Class: May 2025
Email: ktgolde@g.clemson.edu
Introduction: Hi! My name is Katie Golden and I am from River Edge, New Jersey, which is a brief 10 minute drive from New York City! I major in Economics. I love being outdoors, baking desserts, reading, going to the beach in the summer, and skiing in the winter! Post-graduate, I hope to attend law school, live in a big city, and become an Environmental Lawyer!
Ask me about...: Ask me about the best views on campus (I love doing homework outside), the Women in Leadership Conference, the best place to satisfy a sweet tooth, or the best places to hike nearby!
My advice for prospective students: Ask many, many, many questions! I recommend candidly stopping students on campus to ask about their experiences, recommendations, and Clemson story. Getting a well-rounded perspective (of any school, for that matter) is the best way to try to envision yourself on a college campus!
Why I chose Clemson and the Honors College: Coming from a commuter suburb, I wanted a college experience that provided a complete opposite. I have always been charmed by the South, and Clemson's campus radiates the same hospitable energy. I felt home at Clemson immediately because of the beautiful campus, top academics, and most importantly, the active student body. I knew I could easily get involved and make lifelong friendships at Clemson in so many different groups. The Honors College won me over because of the Residential College's centralized campus location, copious opportunities for research, and atypical, but exciting classroom experience with Honors seminars and course sections.
My involvement in the Honors College: My involvement in the Honors College spans beyond our Ambassadors program in a few ways. For one, I am a resident of Cribb Hall, which is one of the two buildings belonging to the HRC. Moreover, I am part of the Dixon Fellows program, currently in a focus group surrounding the impact of Greek Life on Clemson's campus. Lastly, I am part of the Relax & Unwind Community Group!
My involvement in Clemson University: In addition to my involvement within the Honors community, I am active in other campus roles (which is equally as important and rewarding!). I am on the steering committee for the Women in Leadership Conference, hosted in March. Moreover, I am a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, in which I hold positions on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, as well as the Standards committee.
My favorite Clemson class: My favorite Clemson class was my Honors seminar this fall, entitled Positively Human with Dr. Pilcher. The books my professor selected profoundly changed my world view on how humans interact with others and our world. The small size of this class allowed for meaningful and interpersonal conversations every time we met. I embraced my creativity through projects in this class and learned many facts and tips applicable to my life on how to be a better citizen, a more informed citizen, and how to embrace failure. I genuinely looked forward to this class every single day!
My future goals: Broadly, in the future, I want to have lived in at least 3 major cities before settling down to raise a family somewhere on the East coast. I hope to continue to be a Cycle-bar instructor in my free time, and I hope to write a bulleted-type book on the best advice I have learned in life. I also hope to learn to cook something so well, it could be coined "Katie's Famous ____".
What are your plans after graduation?: After graduation, I plan to apply to and attend law school to pursue my dreams of Environmental Law. Once I finish law school, I hope to begin my career in a new city working for either a non-profit or government agency.
How has the Honors College made a difference in your life?: The Honors College has taught me the importance of balance. Living in this community has pushed me to work hard and stay focused, but it has also allowed me to branch out, meet amazing people, and embrace the wild times referred to as the "college experience". The Honors College has already allowed me to build personal connections and network with people that not only advance my future, but me as a person.