WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions
These admissions counselors specialize in working with first-year and transfer college students and are passionate about their work. They wake up every morning thinking of ways they can help you achieve your goals through becoming a VanCoug.
Student Ambassadors
Ashilyn Kemigisha
Student Ambassador
Hello! My name is Ashilyn Kemigisha; my friends like to call me Ash. I am in my second year at WSU Vancouver, pursuing a major in political science with a minor in sociology. Five years ago, I moved to the United States from Uganda in East Africa and started my academic journey at Clark College before transferring to WSU Vancouver. The proximity to home was a significant factor for me, as being in a foreign country, I wanted to remain close to my parents, who are also here with me in the United States. My career goal is to pursue a master‘s degree in public health, combining my interests in politics, sociology and community health initiatives. I chose WSU Vancouver not only for its academic programs but also for its welcoming and supportive community that has made me feel at home. Outside of academics, I have a passion for swimming and dancing. Back in my home country, I even had the honor of winning a few dance competitions. I thoroughly enjoy interacting with people and learning about different cultures, which makes being a part of the diverse community at WSU Vancouver a rewarding experience. I look forward to sharing my journey and experiences with prospective students and showing them why WSU Vancouver has been the perfect fit for me.
Emma Joyce Therkildsen
Student Ambassador
Hi everyone! My name is Emma, and I am a third-year student majoring in psychology. I’m a transfer student from Highline College in Des Moines, Wash., and am so excited to be here at WSU Vancouver. After my undergraduate studies, I plan to pursue a master’s degree in counseling to become licensed as a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor or community mental health counselor. I am super passionate about helping others navigate the challenges that we as humans continually experience in life. I chose to attend WSU Vancouver because it is close to home, has a good academic reputation, and has such a beautiful campus. In my free time I play soccer, listen to music and hang out with the people I love.
Christina Tran
Student Ambassador
Hi friends! My name is Christina Tran, and I am a fourth-year student majoring in biology. I started here as a freshman and have grown to love the campus even more. I plan to use my degree to work in the health-care field in the hopes of becoming a physician assistant. I chose WSU Vancouver because of the great programs, resources and opportunities offered here. I love that WSU Vancouver is a welcoming home that supports each and every community. As a first-generation student, I am beyond grateful to attend a university that strives to provide a strong support system for every student’s academic career. I am excited to work as a student ambassador with such a great team for a great university.
Marcus Vela
Student Ambassador
Hey everybody! My name is Marcus Vela, and I am a second-year psychology major here at WSU Vancouver. I decided to come to WSU Vancouver because it’s close to home and has the major that I am interested in. Fun facts about me are that I am Hispanic, I have two cats, and I am a major fan of professional basketball and football! I’m excited to work as a student ambassador to guide, help and support the future of WSU.
Kaden Weber
Lead Student Ambassador
Hello! I’m Kaden Weber, a fourth-year, first-generation student. I graduated from Washougal (Wash.) High School and started at WSU Vancouver as a freshman. I am excited to be the lead student ambassador this year! I’m studying history to obtain my bachelor’s degree, and then I plan to move on to my master’s in teaching to teach high school students. I chose WSU Vancouver because it is close to where I live, and I enjoy the small classroom feeling. As a student, you can build an effective connection with the professor and other students in the class. During the summer of 2023, I went to Rome, Italy, on the Study Abroad program. The program allowed me to use what I’ve learned from textbooks in one of the most ancient cities on Earth.
Angelina Yeremenko
Student Ambassador
Hi! My name is Angelina Yeremenko, and I’m a second-year student here at WSU Vancouver. I’m pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history and plan to enter the master’s in teaching program to become a middle or high school history teacher. I’m passionate about understanding modern-day problems through the lens of the past and helping young people overcome the challenges thrown at them. I entered WSU Vancouver as a first-year and first-generation student last fall. I chose WSU Vancouver because I didn’t have to move away from home. In addition, the staff here are overwhelmingly supportive and genuinely seek to help every student. In just one year I have met so many professors who have made a deep impression on my academic and personal life. WSU Vancouver truly is an amazing learning environment!
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