Admissions Ambassador Bios

Tiana Allen

Tiana Allen

Age: 19
Hometown: Potlach, ID
Where do you live now: Coeur d’Alene, ID
Year in School: Second Year
Expected degree or certificate at NIC: Associate of Applied Science – Accounting Assistant
Expected graduation date: Spring 2013
Involvements at NIC:   Tutoring, Admissions Work Study, Rec Sports, & Admissions Ambassador

What made you attend NIC? It is a small and beautiful campus.  NIC is not too far from home.

How are you paying for your education? Financial Aid & Scholarships

How easy was it for you to get involved at NIC?  Why did you want to be an NIC Ambassador? With so many activities to choose from, it was fairly east to get involved.  I wanted to be an Ambassador to help prospective students and learn more about myself.

What do you like most about NIC? I really enjoy the atmosphere of the college and the support I receive from my instructors.

What would you tell someone who was considering attending NIC? It is a great place to get a fresh start.  It isn’t overwhelming and it’s really helped me learn to live away from home in a comfortable way.

Tracie Baker

Tracie Baker

Age: 39
Hometown: Gresham, OR
Where do you live now: Rathdrum, ID
Year in School: Second Year
Expected degree or certificate at NIC: Associate of Science – Social Work
Expected graduation date: Summer 2012
Involvements at NIC:   Admissions Ambassador

What made you attend NIC? I really wanted to pursue a career that was meaningful.  NIC has a great welcoming atmosphere that invites new students.

How are you paying for your education? Financial Aid/Scholarships/Grants

How easy was it for you to get involved at NIC?  Why did you want to be an NIC Ambassador? It was very easy! I want to be a part of encouraging prospective students; especially “non-traditional” students to take that next step and go to college.

What do you like most about NIC? I love how the campus just beautiful and welcoming. There is so much diversity among the students it allows for a great experience.

What would you tell someone who was considering attending NIC? I would encourage them to attend!  There are so many support systems and students.

Sydney KruegerSydney Krueger-Ashton

Age: 19
Hometown: Leavenworth, WA
Where do you live now: Coeur d’Alene, ID
Year in School: Second Year
Expected degree or certificate at NIC: Associate of Science – Pre-Med
Expected graduation date: Spring 2013
Involvements at NIC:   Admissions Ambassador

What made you attend NIC? NIC offers a wide assortment of classes at a beautiful location with small classroom settings.

How are you paying for your education? Working Part-time and Scholarships

How easy was it for you to get involved at NIC?  Why did you want to be an NIC Ambassador? It is pretty easy to get involved at NIC.  The Ambassador program offers the opportunity to improve leadership skills and meet awesome new people while receiving tuition grant-in-aids.

What do you like most about NIC? I really enjoy the small classroom settings as well as the size of campus.

What would you tell someone who was considering attending NIC? NIC is a great place to be and provides an easy transition.  It’s a great place to learn and a fun place to be with loads of opportunities.

Wesley Saunders

Wesley Saunders

Age: 20
Hometown: Moscow, ID
Where do you live now: Coeur d’Alene, ID
Year in School: Second Year
Expected degree or certificate at NIC: Associate of Science – Music
Expected graduation date: Spring 2012
Involvements at NIC:   Orientation Leader, ASNIC, Outdoor Pursuits Work Study & Admissions Ambassador

What made you attend NIC? The cost, the teacher to student ratio, the location, the music program

How are you paying for your education? FAFSA/Scholarships/Work Study/Working @ various places

How easy was it for you to get involved at NIC?  Why did you want to be an NIC Ambassador? Very easy! I wanted to meet more people, be more involved, and build my resume.

What things have you learned about NIC and its students by being an NIC Ambassador? I learned about the re-naming process that the campus has and is undergoing and much more.  I learned a lot of various historical facts about the college.

What do you like most about NIC? The people, the students, the teachers, the employees, the location, and the wonderful experiences I get through the year.

What would you tell someone who was considering attending NIC? You will enjoy it sooooo much!  You will love the kind of teachers we have.  You will love the surrounding terrain and the lake especially.

Neva Jo WinsonNeva Jo Winson

Age: Wise
Hometown: Kennewick, WA
Where do you live now: Post Falls, ID
Year in School: Second Year
Expected degree or certificate at NIC: Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Expected graduation date: Spring 2014
Involvements at NIC:   TRiO, Tutoring, Writing Center, Alumni Association, & Admissions Ambassador

What made you attend NIC? Opportunity to transfer to receive my 4 year degree.

How are you paying for your education? Financial Aid – Ambassador Scholarships.

How easy was it for you to get involved at NIC? Learn more and meet more people.

Why did you want to be an NIC Ambassador? Enjoy meeting people and like to share my own personal experiences attending college.

What things have you learned about NIC and its students by being an NIC Ambassador? Library card and printing card is helpful, plus study rooms are available. Students are friendly, helpful and want to learn just as much as you.

What do you like most about NIC? Friendliness

What would you tell someone who was considering attending NIC? Great, beautiful campus and direct them to the Admissions, Advising, and Financial Aid.