Meet the Coulter Welcome Center Ambassadors
Matt Buchman
Dietrich College, Class of 2021, Philosophy and Math
Hometown:
New York City, NY
Favorite class:
Chinese Philosophy
Favorite place to study on campus:
Tepper Quad
Favorite place to eat on campus:
The Exchange
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Sit in on a freshman lecture.
Katherine Diaz
Dietrich College, Class of 2020, Policy and Management
Hometown:
Arlington, VA
Favorite class:
Launch Presidency
Favorite place to study on campus:
Cohon University Center study rooms
Favorite place to eat on campus:
La Prima Espresso
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Visit as many parts of campus as you can! Every part of our campus has a unique personality and feel to it and will help you get to know every aspect of Carnegie Mellon.
Sean Gao
Tepper School of Business, Class of 2021, Business Administration
Hometown:
Highland Park, NJ
Favorite class:
Operations Management
Favorite place to study on campus:
Tepper Quad
Favorite place to eat on campus:
The Exchange
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Make sure to visit the new Tepper Quad and really explore the campus and its surroundings!
Daniel Kim
Dietrich College, Class of 2021, Undecided
Hometown:
Montgomery, AL
Favorite class:
Decision Processes in American Political Institutions
Favorite place to study on campus:
My room
Favorite place to eat on campus:
The Exchange
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Spend some time in the Cohon University Center as it is the heart of the campus. If you're looking for good food, The Exchange in Posner Hall does not disappoint with their sandwiches. Also, definitely spend time exploring Gates-Hillman for a quiet/subtle yet gorgeously aesthetic environment.
Nick Luong
Tepper School of Business, Class of 2021, Business Administration with a Finance Concentration
Hometown:
New York City, NY
Favorite class:
Interpretation and Argument
Favorite place to study on campus:
Hunt Library
Favorite place to eat on campus:
The Exchange
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Really try to get the chance to explore CMU and see what it offers. For me, I didn’t really know what to expect coming to CMU and now it’s a place that I can say is like my second home.
Malavika Mandapati
Dietrich College, Class of 2021, Economics
Hometown:
Delhi, India
Favorite class:
Multivariable Calculus
Favorite place to study on campus:
Tepper
Favorite place to eat on campus:
Tepper
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Definitely visit Gates-Hillman to admire the spiral slope!
Isaac Mills
College of Engineering, Class of 2020, M.S. Chemical Engineering
Hometown:
Fairfax, VA
Favorite class:
Chemical Process System Design
Favorite place to study on campus:
Student Athlete Lounge
Favorite place to eat on campus:
Schatz Dining Room
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
I would try to eat at some place on campus. It's a good way to get a feel for the eateries and also the campus atmosphere.
Oly Nwankwo
College of Engineering, Class of 2019, Civil Engineering
Hometown:
Livonia, MI
Favorite class:
Leadership Development
Favorite place to study on campus:
3rd floor of the Cohon University Center
Favorite place to eat on campus:
The Exchange
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Take advantage of the free events around campus and read the parking signs carefully!
Angela Wu
Tepper School of Business, Class of 2022, Business Administration
Hometown:
Long Island, NY
Favorite class:
Fundamentals of Programming and Introduction to Mathematical Finance
Favorite place to study on campus:
In my residence hall or in Tepper Quad
Favorite place to eat on campus:
Tepper Quad, Schatz, Scott Hall
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Try to talk to students on campus. They're very passionate about their work and activities and it's the best way to learn about the university!
Sophie Yang
College of Engineering, Class of 2021, Mechanical Engineering
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite class:
CIT Leadership Course
Favorite place to study on campus:
Tepper Quad
Favorite place to eat on campus:
Tazza D'Oro
Advice for visitors to Carnegie Mellon:
Check out the makerspace. There are always students working on various projects.