Ambassadors are current UA Early College students who were chosen to represent UA Early College in their schools and communities. They will be able to provide information to prospective parents and students, attend events with UA Early College Staff, and share their own experiences in UA Early College.
Below you can “meet” UA Early College’s 2023-2024 Ambassadors!
Ainsley Allen – Northport, AL
Senior – American Christian Academy
What’s your best study tip or advice for new UAEC students?“Stay organized by creating a study schedule and adding all your due dates to your calendar.”
Elizabeth Blackwood – Morris, AL
Senior – Mortimer Jordan High School
What’s your favorite UAEC class so far?“I LOVED my Mass Communications class. I am considering majoring in communications, so this class was a great introduction. The class was engaging and easy to follow!”
Macy Brooks – Hollywood, AL
Junior – North Jackson High School
What’s your best study tip or advice for new UAEC students?“My best advice for new UAEC students is to apply the tips you learn in the college readiness course to the other courses you take. Learning how to schedule, study, and prioritize in UAEC-200 has been very helpful in classes I’ve taken.”
Patrick Byrd – Atmore, AL
Senior – Escambia Academy
What UAEC courses are you taking this semester?
“”Summer 2023 – ANT 103 (Great Discoveries in Archaeology) and EN 102 (English Composition II)
Fall 2023 – EN 209 (American Literature I)”
Lucy Campbell – Hazel Green, AL
Senior – Hazel Green High School
What’s your favorite UAEC Memory?“My favorite UAEC Memory, is summer on campus. During Summer on Campus, I was able to meet so many amazing people, especially my best friend.”
Kennedi Cargill – Montgomery, AL
Senior – Booker T Washington Magnet High School
What’s your best study tip or advice for new UAEC students?“My best study tip, would be to plan ahead. Take time each day to just do a little work, even if nothing is due. My best advice is to not wait until the last minute to start an assignment.”
Mayce Chandler – Piedmont, AL
Senior – Piedmont High School
What’s your favorite UAEC Memory?“My favorite UAEC memory has to be the rewarding feeling of using the knowledge from my criminal justice class in conversations. I find it so rewarding to engage in my classes and learn from them, rather than just study to pass exams. A few weeks ago, I was able to have an informative conversation with a member of our city’s police department about the importance of community policing and its impact on crime prevention. Using knowledge from my UAEC Criminal Justice class, I asked several thought-provoking questions that further deepened my understanding of the topic.”
Caroline Cunningham – Mount Olive, AL
Senior – Gardendale High School
What’s your favorite UAEC Memory?“My favorite UAEC Memory is working hard through my first UAEC course and getting an A.”
Taylor Ferretti – Helena, MT
Senior – Capital High School
What’s your favorite UAEC class so far?“My favorite class so far is microeconomics, because I plan to major in accounting. Econ is math and business based, and I’ve bee taking accounting classes with my high school and math is my favorite subject. Econ really just relates to what I want to do in college and it includes all the things I enjoy.”
William Frisch – Pennsburg, PA
Senior – Quakertown Community Senior High School
What’s your favorite UAEC class so far?“Japanese 202, because I was able to learn new content about a subject I am passionate about.”
Kaylea Fussell – Northport, AL
Senior – Northside High School
What’s your best study tip or advice for new UAEC students?“My study tip for new UAEC students is to plan out your schedule by creating calendars and alarms so you can make sure to get your work done on time .”
Abbie Garrett – Mobile, AL
Senior – Murphy High School
What’s your favorite UAEC class so far?“My favorite UAEC class so far has definitely been Art History because I loved learning different techniques in the photography unit.”
Mariah Gordon – Mc Calla, AL
Senior – Mcadory High School
What’s your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite thing about these courses is watching everyone’s introduction videos and meeting my classmates.”
Elizabeth Gurley – Ashland, AL
Senior – Alabama Connections Academy
What’s your favorite UAEC memory?“Summer on Campus will forever be a top memory. I made so many friends that I hope last a lifetime.”
JaNiah Hoskins – Smiths Station, AL
Senior – Smiths Station High School
What’s your favorite UAEC class so far?“Introduction to African American Studies has been my favorite class so far because I related to mostly all of the content I learned within the course. I learned more about my culture, history, and how my African American ancestors influenced the world I live in today. Dr. Austin was great and offered support when I emailed him for help and guidance.”
Ella Grace Jordan – Owens Cross Roads, AL
Senior – Huntsville High School
What’s your best study tip or advice for new UAEC students?“My best study tip is to work ahead as far as you can because you will never know what will come up in your schedule.”
Emma Kucharski – Washington, NJ
Senior – Warren Hills Regional High School
What UAEC courses are you taking this semester?“Public speaking and PY 101 in summer 2023”
Lily Leitner – Tuscaloosa, AL
Senior – Northridge High School
What’s your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC memory was participating in the LEAP program. I loved meeting like-minded individuals eager to learn and explore all UA has to offer.”
Joy Love – Mobile, AL
Senior – Murphy High School
What’s your favorite UAEC class so far?“My favorite UAEC class so far is Journalism because it gave me an opportunity to connect with others on different present-day topics. It also provided me a safe space to share my opinions and to hear others on those same topics.”
Cody Markham – Pike Road, AL
Senior – Pike Road High School
What’s your best study tip or advice for new UAEC students?“Don’t procrastinate, be organized, make sure you list all the assignments and when they are due!”
Lilli Marzullo – Mobile, AL
Senior – Murphy High School
What’s your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC memory is our group study sessions during Summer On Campus!! I loved gathering with all of my peers to rally together and expand our knowledge.”
Gia Mccloskey – Madison, AL
Senior – Life Christian Acadamy
What’s your best study tip or advice for new UAEC students?“My best study tip for new UAEC students would be to make sure beforehand how many words they can do each day on essays. Then begin working on that set number of words daily. I recommend that they finish the word count and ideas at least two days before the deadline. This way they will also have time, if they need, to resolve any grammar and structure issues.”
Ellen Moore – Butler, AL
Senior – Patrician Academy
What’s been your favorite UAEC class so far?“Without a doubt, my favorite class was Introduction to American Politics. I absolutely loved this class and my professor, and it encouraged me to switch my major to Political Science.”
Alyssa Nance – Madison, AL
Senior – Bob Jones High School
What’s been your favorite UAEC class so far?“My favorite classes were Spanish 101 and 102. I loved how interactive the classes were.”
Patrick Pan – Tuscaloosa, AL
Senior – Northridge High School
What’s your best study tip for new UAEC students?“Make sure you know and write down when every deadline is for each assignment in your class. A missing assignment can be the difference maker for the grade you are aiming for. Make sure you have some form of email app installed on your phone and that you have notifications turned on for BlackBoard so you receive any messages and any due dates on your phone.”
Clara Parker – Northport, AL
Senior – University Church of Christ Academy
What’s your best study tip for new UAEC students?“My biggest tip for upcoming early college students would be to plan your time well! Don’t be ambiguous with scheduling, plan out a time to do each individual assignments, and it will be extremely helpful down the road.”
Izzy Kate Priest – Decatur, AL
Senior – Austin High School
What’s been your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC Memory is getting my UAEC t-shirt in the mail after finishing the UAEC 200 course and feeling so proud of my accomplishment.”
Grace Robertson – Crofton, MD
Senior – Crofton High School
What’s your favorite class so far and why?“My favorite class was Women’s Studies because the professor really treated us like people and all of the assignments were interesting.”
Elisa Robinson – Tuscaloosa, AL
Senior – Northridge High School
What’s your best study tip for new UAEC students?“My study advice would be to have a planner and put everything in there even if you think it’s too small. Every minute counts in a college class. It can really help organize your daily lives and also incorporate the classes you take though UAEC.”
Emily Robinson – Chelsea, AL
Senior – Alabama Connections Academy
What’s been your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC memory was getting to talk with a native Spanish speaker in my SP 101 class. I learned a lot and fell in love with the language.”
Morgan Rogers – Winder, GA
Senior – Liberty Independent Private School
What’s your favorite class so far and why?“EN 102 was my favorite UAEC class. The instructor, Amanda Snyder, was communicative, understanding, and willing to help. She wanted her students to succeed, and she made the assignments engaging and enjoyable.”
Madison Rudolph – Montgomery, AL
Senior – Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
What’s been your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC Memory was in my PY 101 class. We had to do Packback discussions and on one of my questions, I got featured, pinned, and had six responses! I was so excited I ended up screenshotting the question!”
Laila Sibley – Hoover, AL
Junior – Spain Park High School
What’s your best study tip for new UAEC students?“Complete your work as it is assigned or even ahead of time, the more you stay on top of your online courses the easier it is to manage and balance both your high school courses and the courses you take here at Alabama.”
Sharlan Skrupa – Elkhorn, NE
Senior – Elkhorn North High School
What’s been your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC memory was going on campus and meeting new people. I absolutely loved going on campus for a month and making new memories while also getting acquainted with the campus. Everyone was so incredibly supportive with everything I did, and so helpful as well. I really connected with my peers there, and I loved the opportunity!”
Chandler Sprader – Mooresville, AL
Junior – Priceville High School
What’s your favorite class so far and why?“My favorite UAEC class so far has been Criminal Justice because it allowed me to learn about the Justice System, offered a break from the normal high school curriculum of core classes, and allowed me to explore course work in an area of a potential career path.”
Grace-Ann Stauffer – Tuscaloosa, AL
Senior – Hillcrest High School
What’s your best study tip for new UAEC students?“Make a calendar and use it daily!!!! It will help so much more than you think!”
Kaitlyn Strickland – Hoover, AL
Senior – Hoover High School
What’s your favorite class so far and why?“I loved my Women’s Studies Class because we had really amazing discussions and everyone was open to listening other opinions respectfully. The class wasn’t about arguing but was presented in a way where everyone felt comfortable sharing multiple perspectives and ideas.”
Lilly Trame – Fairhope, AL
Senior – Fairhope High School
What’s been your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC memory would have to be in my Public Speaking class during Summer on Campus of June 2023. To be more specific my favorite memory would be delivering my persuasive speech of how older siblings are superior to others!”
Ansley Wilborn – Gadsden, AL
Senior – Gadsden City High School
What’s been your favorite UAEC memory?“My favorite UAEC memory would be starting my first Early College class, Anthropology. I was nervous at first, but immediately learned so many interesting facts. My instructor was amazing at communicating with me and giving me positive feedback.”
Makenzie Williams – Mobile, AL
Senior – Murphy High School
What’s your best study tip for new UAEC students?“Stay focused and determined! Never be afraid to contact your professors and become best friends with a planner!”
Abbey Wolfe – Crofton, MD
Senior – Crofton Highschool
What’s your favorite class so far and why?“My favorite UAEC class so far has been Public Speaking. Public Speaking forced me to be more formal and intentional with my language and to be confident speaking out loud. the lessons learned from Public Speaking have helped me to excel in class presentations and interviews.”