º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Ambassadors
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Saige Hall
Hometown: Wells, Nevada
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I chose º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø because several friends told me it’s a student-centered campus that truly feels like home. The faculty and staff go above and beyond to support student success in every way possible. Now in my fourth year here, I can say that’s absolutely true. Another big reason I chose º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is because I can complete my entire registered nursing program here without needing to transfer.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I used to fight wildland fires. I even got to go to Albert Canada to fight a fire.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself working as a travel nurse, using my skills to care for people in diverse communities around the world. I hope to grow both personally and professionally, gaining experience in high-intensity environments, and making a meaningful impact wherever I go.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Yoshi
Ava Chumbley
Hometown: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I chose º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø because of their incredible athletics program. As someone passionate about my sport, I was drawn to the environment, the high level of training, and the supportive staff. It felt like the perfect place to grow both on and off the field. What really stood out once I arrived was the community. The staff and faculty here are genuinely amazing, they truly care about each student and go out of their way to make you feel seen and supported.
What is a fun fact about yourself? A fun fact about myself is that I have held a crocodile.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In 5 years, I don't exactly know what I will be doing, or where, but I do know that the skills and confidence I have learnt from º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø will guide me. I hope to use what I’ve learned and my new skills to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives and in the broader community.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I either chose Toad or Bones
Lucy Garcia
Hometown: Twin Falls, ID
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I chose º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, because it was the closest college that had a Veterinary Technology Program! By Choosing º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø I am one step closer to becoming a marine vet tech and spending the rest of my life near the ocean!
What is a fun fact about yourself? I was a competitive fencer back in 2022 and competed at Nationals in Phoenix Arizona!
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself living on the beach, with a cute cocker spaniel puppy named Lady, working for a marine conservation organization!
Which Mario Kart Character are you? The Mario kart character I'd be is Dry Bones!
Jackson Martin (PLP Liason)
Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I've loved the environment of º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø since I was a kid going to basketball games at the court. It has almost always been a guaranteed steppingstone that I would use throughout my entire life.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I am an avid golfer. I also collect cards such as UFC, Pokémon, etc.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to be a structural firefighter working in a bigger city and working towards starting a family.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Bowser.
Caique Maia de Aguiar
Hometown: Ariquemes, Rondônia, Brazil
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I chose º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø because it offers excellent academic and athletic opportunities. As a student-athlete, I was impressed by the soccer program and the support provided to athletes. Academically, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has strong programs in agriculture, which align with my career goals. The campus environment is welcoming, and the community provides great opportunities for learning and personal growth.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I played professionally for two years in Brazil, one year in soccer and the other in futsal.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself managing my family's farm in Brazil and providing consulting services to other farms.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Link
Nathan Bird
Hometown: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? Great education for a great price and is close to home.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I play Bari sax in a municipal band in Twin Falls.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully either progressing well in whatever job I land in or playing in a hole in the wall jazz club.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I like to think I am the ShyGuy due to my enjoyment of a little chaos everywhere but also because I like to think we relate in the sense that we both hide behind “masks” but show our true selves when you get to know us. That and I think he is a snazzy dude.
Jessika Lassen
Hometown: Moscow, Idaho
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I got a scholarship to play soccer here.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I love musicals.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In an after-grad program, either earning my master's or Ph.D.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? I don't really know the Mario Kart characters that well, but I like the weird little wizard thing.
Brian Ramirez
Major: Construction ManagementCareer Path: Construction Management
Hometown: Mountain Home, Idaho
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I chose º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø because a couple of my friends went there before me. They only had
good things to say about the school, and they encouraged me to enroll in classes.
Conveniently, they had a good program for my major that led into classes at BSU, another
school I wanted to attend.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I have a cologne collection with 30+ bottles
Where do you see yourself in five years? In 5 years, I hope to get started running my own
business and working on big construction projects here in Idaho.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Tanooki Mario
Avrie Farnsworth
Major: Engineering
Career Path: Environmental Engineer
Hometown: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I needed somewhere close to home where I knew I had a lot of opportunities to
learn!
What is a fun fact about yourself? Last semester, I was in Mexico teaching English!
Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully graduated with a new car.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? One of the little penguins from the ice level.
Mickey Wallitner
Major: Agriculture Science
Career Path: Livestock Contractor/ Farmer
Hometown: Fernley, Nevada
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I joined initially for the EMT class, where I later learned medical was not my passion. I transitioned to agriculture because I love to ride bulls, work outside with plants and animals, and drive tractors.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I was a firefighter for 2.5 years.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In 5 years, I see myself working at rodeos and professional bull riding events as a gate man or bullfighter. I have learned that dealing with 2,000 pound animals is something I want to keep in my future. I plan on using my knowledge, passion, experience, and faith to keep me grounded but create a lasting impact on where God puts me.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Luigi
Zac Erwin
Major: Operations management
Career Path: Leadership within renewable energy
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø? I saw the potential to create lasting connections through the tight knit community dynamic
of the college.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I have stood on top of dozens of wind turbines!
Where do you see yourself in five years? As an assistant project manager at the Mortenson Wind Sector.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Wiggler
Felipe Argent Galbier
Major: Psychology
Career Path: Pro Soccer Player
Hometown: Vargem Grande do Sul, São Paulo.
Why º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø?: Because Coach Alex gave me an opportunity to play soccer and study here.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I’m a soccer player for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, I like Spider-Man, and I’m
from Brazil!
Where do you see yourself in five years? I see myself playing pro soccer in the USA.
Which Mario Kart Character are you? Luigi