Student ambassador Nathan Lombardi talks about representing SCAD
By Rachel Chaikof
Nathan Lombardi is a third-year student pursuing a major in Advertising Design and a minor in Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics. In addition, he is also a student ambassador, a position which allows him to promote SCAD.
What is the student ambassador program?
The Student Ambassador program is designed to promote SCAD and provide potential students with
information about the college and to encourage them to come to SCAD. As an ambassador, we are the link between potential students and the college. We represent SCAD in a professional manner. That is what I say.
This is what the Web site says — “The Savannah College of Art and Design provides many opportunities to improve students’ leadership skills. Its programs center on engaging students through hands-on
activities, allowing student leaders practical experience early in their college careers.”
Why did you choose to become a student ambassador?
I wanted to become more involved with SCAD and be more than just a student that attended the college. The ambassador program drew me in because it gave me the opportunity to represent my school as an
ambassador and meet potential students who wanted to attend SCAD. I love my school and I want to
represent it any way that I can.
How does being a student ambassador enrich your experiences at SCAD?
It allows me to meet a lot people in the admission office and potential students, as well as to learn about the history of the college and each major that SCAD has to offer. Because ambassadors give a lot of tours of the college, it’s required that we know a lot about it.
Which of your experiences at SCAD-Atlanta do you often share with the perspective students?
I often tell students about the various events that SCAD holds the lectures, resident hall events, and programs that SCAD holds every quarter for its students. One of my favorite experiences to tell
students is the Student Ambassador Retreat that happened last year. On this retreat we met with
student ambassadors from other colleges and it was extremely beneficial experience for all of us.
Did you receive any unusual questions from prospective students. If yes, what were they?
I haven’t really ever received any unusual questions from prospective students. As an art student, I’m kind of used to things out of the ordinary.
How does being a student ambassador enrich your future? For instant, does it provide you any invaluable experiences that will be beneficial for any careers?
Being a student ambassador does in fact enrich my future. Being an ambassador not only improves my people skills, but it encourages me to always be positive and professionally represent things in my life that I believe in. Aside from the tours and encouraging potential students, being an ambassador opens up a lot of networking opportunities, which is always helpful for any student looking for connections or job opportunities.
