Meet Our College Ambassadors
In a university as large as UB, it's important that new students have the opportunity to make connections and build professional relationships from the moment they step on campus. With this in mind, every year the College of Arts and Sciences assembles a group of exceptional undergraduate students to serve as College Ambassadors.
The College Ambassadors are student volunteers who have been nominated by faculty and staff after demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Ambassadors represent the College at a wide variety of events, serving as liaisons between the Dean’s Office and the student body. They are available to provide insight, advice, and information to current and prospective students, as well as their parents.
In return, the Ambassadors participate in unique professional development opportunities, including leadership training and networking events with faculty and alumni. Though potential Ambassadors must be nominated, interested students may speak with their departmental advisor to indicate their enthusiasm.
RLL's 2024-25 College Ambassadors
Xiola Bagwell
(she/her)
Major: Linguistics
Minor: Spanish
Campus/Community Involvement: UB Spectrum managing editor, Honors College teaching assistant, Orientation leader
Fun Fact: My favorite color is yellow!
What advice do you have for future UB students?
Take advantage of all the resources and opportunities UB has to offer - if you want to be involved in something, just ask! Everyone is here to help you be successful. :)
Isabella Sotgiu
(she/her)
Majors: Combined Linguistics BA/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) EdM and Italian
Campus/Community Involvement: Italian Club vice president, Honors College and Welcome Weekend Leader
Fun Fact: I was born in England and I speak fluent Italian!
What do you like best about your department?
I love the department of romance languages and literatures because it’s such a small group that you feel really seen, heard and appreciated in every class. I’ve had so many opportunities to connect and speak with my professors and peers one on one, and get to know them well. It feels like it’s own little community, and it’s been a great experience so far!
John Williams
(he/him)
Majors: Psychology and Spanish
Campus/Community Involvement: Resident Assistant, Honors College, Residence Hall Association liaison, National Residence Hall Honorary member
Fun Fact: I love to watch Formula 1.
What advice do you have for future UB students?
I think that future students at UB should take advantage of their time at UB and get involved in as many different things as possible. UB provides the environment for such an enriching experience with opportunities to meet friends, find a sense of community and develop yourself academically, personally and professionally. Future students should keep their eye out for any opportunity they might be interested in because it all starts with getting involved.