Tour Guides
Meet our team of friendly and inspiring campus tour guides who are here to make you feel welcome when you join us for a campus tour!
Each campus tour guide is a current Â鶹APPstudent who's been in your shoes and successfully navigated their way through the college selection journey. They're sharing their experiences, tips, and advice on all things Â鶹APPon every campus tour.
So, are you ready to explore Â鶹APPand find out if it's the perfect fit for you? Sign up for a campus tour today and scroll down to learn more about each of our incredible tours guides!
Meet Your Tour Guides
Dahlonega
Alexa Mumpower
Hometown: Cleveland, GA
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Science & Humans Services and Delivery Administration concentration
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Give yourself permission to start over. College is one of the few places where you can try something new, meet people you never expected, and become a different version of yourself. If something does not fit, that is okay. Keep exploring until you find the people, places, and routines that make Â鶹APPfeel like home."
Campbell Richey
Hometown: Fayetteville, GA
Major: Double Major in Finance and Accounting
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Join clubs and events you never thought you'd join! It really helps with meeting new people and maybe a new career path! I am in eight clubs here on campus, and it really helped me broaden my education, keeps me active, and meet my super close friends!"
Carly Atkins
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Major: Marketing
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Step out of your comfort zone, and get involved!!!"
Chasity Dover
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Major: Nursing
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Trying new things is how I met some of my closest friends! Try to remember that everyone is looking for friends, so do not be afraid to simply say hi or ask to hang out!"
Chloe Schneible
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Major: Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Always be willing to get involved and try something new!!"
Ellie White - Tour Guide Manager
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Major: Criminal Justice
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Get involved!! Don’t forget to ask for help when needed and take advantage of the resources available to you!!"
Katelyn Smallwood
Hometown: Canton, GA
Major: Psychology
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Try literally everything you can. I joined a soccer team, and I’ve never played soccer in my life, but I was able to make so many new friends that way and had so many fun stories to tell!"
Kenna Nelson
Hometown: Canton, GA
Major: Criminal Justice, Psychology concentration
Advice for New Nighthawks: “Don't be afraid to ask for help. That's what resources are for!”
Marin McCarty
Hometown: Denver, CO
Major: Psychology
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Transitioning to a brand new lifestyle in college is hard and there are a lot of things that can be confusing at first! Don’t be afraid to ask questions, it can make everything so much easier!"
Mary Bennett Dixon
Hometown: Valdosta, Georgia
Major: Nursing
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Explore your career outside of just required internships! Volunteering, attending workshops, or taking an entry-level job in your field while still in school is a great way to get a feel for what specific roles interest you and is a great resume builder."
Paige Murray
Hometown: Canton, GA
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Don't be afraid to say hello and make new friends. All of the other freshman are all in the same boat as you trying to figure it out - I have made some of my best friends in college."
Savannah Patelczyk
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Major: Math/Engineering Dual Degree
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Never be afraid to talk to someone new!! Put yourself out there!"
Gainesville
Albany Zavarce Angulo
Hometown: Dacula, GA
Major: Environmental Spatial Analysis
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Stay involved and always be on the lookout for opportunities to find scholarships and volunteer work!"
Melissa Lopez Hernandez
Hometown: Buford, GA
Major: History
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Just have fun and make friends."
Timothy Beauchamp
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Major: History
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Pray without ceasing."
Vy Vo
Hometown: Sai Gon, Vietnam
Major: Nursing with a minor in Psychology
Advice for New Nighthawks: "Attend campus events, clubs, and organizations to get the most out of the college life experience you can get!"