Janasia Clark

Honors Program: Full University Honors

Major(s)/Minor(s): Interior Architecture major with a minor in Communication Studies

Hometown: Greenville, NC

How did you know the Honors College was right for you?
I knew that the Honors College was right for me once I saw the amount of opportunities that were placed in front of me, and the support system around me. I could tell that being a part of the Honors College would challenge me more than I’ve ever been before, and as a 4th year student, I can say that that has proven true. Though every challenge has helped me improve as an individual and as a member of my community.

What has been your favorite Honors experience so far?
My favorite Honors experience has been the Honors classes. I’ve been able to step outside of my comfort zone by taking classes that are outside of my major and typical interests. Being in these classes have provided me with an extensive amount of knowledge and perspectives that I wouldn’t have had otherwise.

What does “Honors” mean to you now that you are here at UNCG?

“Honors” to me has several definitions. But the main one that I’d have to say is community; the Honors program serves as an essential part of campus life here at UNCG. And that is because its foundation is built on the principals of having a strong, close-knit community of scholars that are high achieving and want similar things in life

Fernando Cuevas

Honors Program: Full University Honors

Major: Nursing 

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

How did you know the Honors College was right for you?

The Honors College being averred as an intellectually engaged community devoted to fostering critical thinking, social awareness, and strong preparations for professional, civic, and personal pursuits truly settled my decision in applying. In implementing the concepts of performance, play, and improvisation in my academics, I began to explore and develop new strategies to be successful in my studies. The Honors College has provided an abundance of opportunities for me to challenge and hone my skills to strive as a student leader at UNC Greensboro. The Honors College, including the members of the Honors Ensemble, have created a heartfelt community of intellectual students of which I am honored to be a part.

What has been your favorite Honors experience so far?

There are several experiences I can choose from! Most recently, I was given the opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City with twelve fellow Honors Ambassadors. During our visit to the MET, I was able to participate in several intellectual discussions in contrast to Weatherspoon Art Museum‘s exhibition Gilded, interpreting the significance of gilding amongst works of art. The experience truly enabled me to explore the significance of art as an expression of self, alongside honing my relationship with fellow Honors Ambassadors.

What does “Honors” mean to you now that you are here at UNCG?

In my time spent at UNC Greensboro, the term “Honors” has symbolized a myriad of things: exploration, intellectuality, experimentation, and much more. However, I’d like to aver the term “Honors” to ultimately signify one thing: community. I have met plenty of individuals through the Honors College who have had open arms, offering support and encouragement whenever needed. The community created by the Honors College has enabled me to create connections, expand my network, and feel welcomed at UNC Greensboro.

Frances Barnett

Honors Program: International Honors

Major(s)/Minor(s): BFA Drama: Theatre Education

Hometown: Asheville, NC

How did you know the Honors College was right for you?
I was immediately enamored with the focus on improvisation and play. The Honors College weaves the idea of playing, experimenting, and exploring into everything it does. The community is open to making change, listening, and meeting you where you are. Using the principles of “Yes, and…”, the Honors College community helps each other and builds together.

What has been your favorite Honors experience so far?
I was able to go to New York City with UNCG Honors Ambassadors and the Weatherspoon Art Museum. We spent a full day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and I fell in love. The MET is candyland for museum nerds like me. Every corner was full of fascinating art and interesting studies of American culture. The students and faculty opened a dialogue about our relationships with museums, appropriation, and how art represents our cultural scene and history.

What does “Honors” mean to you now that you are here at UNCG?

The Honors College is a community committed to exploring the world together. The students and faculty in the Honors College support each other. There is always an opportunity to engage with our environment in a new way. Honors means collaboration, inclusion, and exploration.