Queens University of Charlotte

We want to answer any of your questions regarding what it’s like to be a student at Queens University of Charlotte and to live in the city of Charlotte.

We are current Queens students with a wide range of majors and campus activities involvement, and we are here to answer questions and relate personal experiences about our lives at Queens.

Please feel free to email a student from a specific major, a shared geographical area, or just pick any of us based on our interests. Give us your phone number and we'll give you a call.

We look forward to speaking with you!

Please note: When sending an email, reference Queens University of Charlotte in the subject line.

Meet the telecounselors...


Randall	Junior
Home Town / High School:	Pawley's Island, SC / Waccamaw High School
Major / Concentration:	Corporate Communications / Business Administration, American Politics
Activities:	Ambassadors, Panhellenic Council, Greek Affiliated
Hobbies:	Horseback Riding, Arts & Crafts, Friends, Shopping, Baking
Why Queens?:	"I wanted a college that was small and close-kit, but I also wanted to have all the benefits of living in a big city. And, Queens was the perfect fit. The people were so friendly and really made me feel at home."
Advice to freshmen:	"Get involved and meet new people."

Pablo	Senior	Email Pablo
Home Town / High School:	Charlotte, NC / Harding University H.S.
Major / Concentration:	Political Science, International Studies
Activities:	College Republicans
Hobbies:	Friends, Reading
Why Queens?:	"I enjoy it and would like others to come."
Advice to freshmen:	"Look for the college that is right for them and to not worry about stress, etc."


Kristin	Senior
Home Town / High School:	Haymarket VA / Battlefield High School
Major / Concentration:	Spanish and Psychology
Activities:	Pi Chi for Panhellenic Counsel, Sorority Member, International Club, Psychology Club, Campus Women's Organization, Former Volleyball Player, Off-Campus Work
Hobbies:	Traveling, Volleyball, Trying New Things, Meeting New People
Why Queens?:	"Everyone here is so welcoming and friendly, and you have loads of opportunity to get involved on or off campus."
Advice to freshmen:	"College is what you expect it to be in some ways: if you think it's going to be tough and you won't make friends, it will be, and you won't. If you come in with an open mind and feeling ready for new experiences, (nervousness is fine!) then you will get a lot out of your time here. Be ready to work hard and play hard!"

	Sylvia	Junior
	Home Town / High School:	Bangkok, Thailand; Bern, Switzerland / International School of Bangkok
	Major / Concentration:	Biology / pre-med, Chinese, Psychology
	Activities:	International Club, Circle K, Diversity Council, Peer Mentor Program (LEAD)
	Hobbies:	Reading, Watching Movies, Hanging out with Friends
	Why Queens?:	"The first reason why I picked Queens is because I have a brother who recently graduated from Queens and he had told me how much he enjoyed his time at Queens. I also liked the fact that the class sizes at Queens were very small because it gives you the opportunity to interact more in class."
	Advice to Freshman:	"START OFF STRONG! You don't want to fall behind during freshman year because, getting your gpa back up takes a lot of time and hard work."

	Joshua	Junior
	Home Town / High School:	Charlotte, NC / Providence High school
	Major / Concentration:	International Studies and Foreign Language
	Activities:	Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Janusian Order, Campus Judicial Board, Student Government, Ambassadors, PROs, Honor Council, Photography Club, Hillel, STAND
	Hobbies:	Friends, Movies, Music, Video Games
	Why Queens?:	"I love a small school atmosphere where you have the chance to be an individual and not a number."
	Advice to Freshman:	"I love a small school atmosphere where you have the chance to be an individual and not a number."

	Maya	Junior
	Home Town / High School:	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / German Embassy School a.k.a. Deutsche Botschaftsschule Addis Ababa
	Major / Concentration:	International Studies / Business, International Business and Pre-Law
	Activities:	International Club, Student Blogger, Peer Mentor Program & Janusian Order
	Hobbies:	Dancing, Hanging out with friends and having a good time & Traveling
	Why Queens?:	"I applied to a lot of schools and within Queens was the first school that responded. Already then my mind was made up. I gave the other schools a chance to convince me, but my heart was already set on Queens."
	Advice to Freshman:	"College is a lot of fun. Come with a positive attitude and you will have a positive experience. Academics should always come first, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have fun. Make sure you find a balance between the serious aspect of college and the REALLY fun aspect of college."