Multicultural Ambassadors 2006-2007:
 Angela Saunders
Hometown: Westmoreland , VA
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education
JMU involvement: Students for Minority Outreach
Why did you choose JMU: I loved the way that the campus looked. I also met a lot of great people at Prospective Students Weekend.
What is your favorite aspect of JMU: The level of opportunity that is here for all students. You can achieve anything you want here in the classroom and outside of the classroom.
What advice would you give to students considering JMU: Soar Above and Beyond Expectations!
 Ariel Francisco
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Major: Quantitative Finance
JMU Involvement: Resident Advisor, Migrant Education, Latino Student Alliance, La Unidad Latina, Lamda Upsilon Lamba Fraternity, Inc.
Why did you choose JMU:
It was the only school with my major.
What is your favorite aspect of JMU:
The friendliness of the people on campus.
What advise would you give prospective students considering JMU?
Join a club or group as soon as you can! It’s not like high school where you make friends in class.
 Jerrica Jewel Browder
Hometown: Dinwiddie, Virginia
Major: Accounting
JMU involvement: Students for Minority Outreach, Women of Color, Black Student Alliance, DuRag Ministries
Why did you choose JMU?: I chose JMU after seeing how friendly the people attending JMU are and how beautiful the campus was after visiting for summer band camp.
What is your favorite aspect of JMU?: My favorite aspect of JMU is the feeling of home. The people here make me feel welcome, and that's always a good feeling.
What advice would you give students considering JMU?: To any prospective student, realize that your purpose for attending college is to gain more knowledge of our diverse universe and to be able to bring that knowledge to reality. No matter how hard college life may seem, just remind yourself of your goal and stick to it. The best blessing that God has given us in life is confidence in self, so use it! You can do it :)
 Nicolas Jaramillo
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia + Bolivia + Arlington, VA
Major: Integrated Science and Technology
JMU Involvement: Latino Student Alliance, Black and Latino Greek Caucus, Ashby Hall Community Council, La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
Why did you choose JMU?: I was attracted by the Integrated Science and Technology major and as I visited I decided that I loved how friendly JMU students are.
What is your favorite aspect of JMU?: The Integrated Science and Technology major and the friendliness of students, staff and employees.
What advice would you give prospective students considering JMU?: Be on campus as much as possible to learn more about the JMU culture.
 Tyrone White
Hometown: Newport News, VA
Major: Social Work
JMU Involvement: NAACP, JMU College Democrats, Student Government Association-Diversity Affairs Committee, Safe Rides, MLK Commemoration Committee, Resident Advisor
Why did you choose JMU?: I chose JMU because it offered a unique environment from my home. When I visited everyone was friendly and very accommodating. There are tons of different majors here and the support system for students of color, and all students for that matter, is phenomenal.
What is your favorite aspect of JMU?: The people are very down to earth. Everyone seems willing to help one another.
What advice would you give prospective students considering JMU?: Weigh all your options. Look at what they can offer you to help you achieve your goal of success and lastly try something different!
 Whitney Davis
Hometown: Franklin County, VA
Major: Health Science/Bio minor/Pre-Dentistry
JMU Involvement: Centennial Scholars Program, Students for Minority Outreach
Why did you choose JMU?: I chose JMU because of the beautiful campus, the friendly people, and because they have the pre-professional program that interests me.
What is your favorite aspect of JMU?: Hanging out on the Quad with friends
What advice would you give students considering JMU?: Keep an open mind and take all the opportunities possible to visit the campus so that you really get to know JMU!
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