Mia Griffin

Hi! I'm Mia, a sophomore on the Loudoun campus. On campus, I enjoy being the President of our Honors club (come join!), while off-campus I love volunteering, traveling, and participating in all the awesome events NOVA Honors has to offer. I'm so grateful for everything I've already learned and experienced from NOVA Honors, and I'm looking forward to continuing doing so alongside you all!

Contact me at: mg214165@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to Amherst College - Business

Justin Vinh

Hello, everyone! My name is Justin, and I am a dual-enrolled home-schooled student from the Loudoun campus studying for my degree in biomedical engineering with a pre-med concentration. My favorite hobbies include taking photographs, watching soccer, reading novels, and playing an occasional game of chess. What about being a space nerd, you say? Yeah, I'm one of those too. NOVA Honors made a tremendous and memorable impact on my academic career, and I am excited to be here with you all as you continue to discover how Honors can impact your time at NOVA.

Contact me at: jnv2579@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to the University of Virginia - Biomedical Engineering

Susan Lane

Hi, everyone! I am a second-year student at NOVA, mainly at the Loudoun campus, and I am working toward a degree in English. I am also hoping to get my minor in German, which I have been studying for three years. On campus I am involved with the Honors Club and PTK. Off campus I work part-time at Hobby Lobby and babysit on the side. If and when I have free time I enjoy reading, listening to music, playing board games, languages, and writing. I can't wait to meet you all and look forward to working with you this year!

Contact me at: sl29926@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to George Mason University - English

Ashar Ramadhan

Hi, everyone! My name is Azhar, based primarily at the Loudoun Campus. I am a second-year majoring in engineering, and I'm aiming to transfer to Virginia Tech, so if you and I end up there chances are you'll see me again. In addition to school, I work at a PCB factory and Ben & Jerry's. My hobbies are running, flying my drone, and watching anime (Attack on Titan fans gather!). I can't wait to serve you as an honors ambassador!

Contact me at: adr28749@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to Virginia Tech - Medical Engineering

Grace Fisher

Hey, everyone! My name is Grace Fisher, I am a student at the Manassas campus (shout out to my MA homies), and am involved in the MA Honors Club. I am a health science major with dreams of becoming a nurse practitioner. Outside of school, I participate in competitive dance, work part-time as a baby-sitter and read all the Anatomy and Physiology books that I can get my hands on! I absolutely love working with the Ambassadors and am so grateful for everyone I have met along the way. I look forward to meeting you all and feel free to reach out with any questions, comments or concerns.

Contact me at: gmf2888@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to the University of Michigan - Nursing

Shahnuma Jahan

Hi everyone! My name is Shahnuma Jahan, I am a Sophomore at NOVA, and my major is Biological and Physical Sciences. My hobbies are writing, reading, and singing. Outside of school, I like tutoring, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends. I am honored to be a part of this program and can't wait to participate in all the cool activities.

I am looking forward to meeting you all soon and glad to have someone on this journey as well! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Contact me at: sj24025@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to the University of Virginia - Biochemistry

Yasir Mahboba

My name is Yasir Mahboba. I am a sophomore honors student at Woodbridge Campus. My goal is to transfer to a 4-yr university to do a biology pre-med degree, and eventually be admitted into a school of medicine. My long-term goal is to become a doctor because it's the greatest job in the world. I get to help people and always be learning new things. It has the whole package: fulfilling, humbling, and rewarding!

Contact me at: ym22405@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to George Mason University - Biology

Karolina Straznikiewicz

Hi, my name is Karolina, and I am a second-year student at NOVA. So far, I have only taken classes at my beloved Alexandria campus, and that is where you are most likely to find me! I am majoring in both General Studies and Liberal Arts here, and am planning to transfer to the University of Virginia to pursue Psychology and Pre-med. In my free time, I travel all over the world and read all the non-fiction books I can find. I consider myself very lucky to be a part of the Honors Program Community, and am ready to spread much love and kindness!

Contact me at: kbs2091@email.vccs.edu

Transferred to the University of Virginia - Psychology