Category: Ambassador Spotlights

Before coming to Detroit for college, community wasn’t a very big priority of mine. I was never very involved in the culture of home or the events around me. Since being here, that could not be more different. The community at College for Creative Studies (CCS) is so strong that it’s hard not to be […]

Are you a current college student or recent graduate looking to branch out into the working world as soon as possible and do not know where to start? Well, you have come to the right place.   As you grow older and move from a high school student to a college student to a young […]

Detroit is a burgeoning city, that’s for sure. One thing I appreciate about growing up here and attending the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) in Midtown is the sense of “city” I felt from being right in the middle of everything. I witnessed the city blossoming, particularly how it blossomed into a place that supplies […]

Let’s Detroit is excited to welcome three new additions to the Spring 2022 cohort of Campus Ambassadors who will help connect more regional college students to the Let’s Detroit networking and community-building resources. Our Campus Ambassadors are talented young people who are passionate about making an impact in our region!   These college students join the existing eight ambassadors remotely […]

Why did I choose my major?  Well, simply put, I am fascinated with films.   On a longer note, there are many things that piqued my interest in film. One is my early upbringing in India where the culture puts film actors and actresses on a pedestal. There, the film industry is something that everyone can […]

Why attend Western Michigan University (WMU)?  This was the question I had to ask myself before transferring over to WMU. With many other colleges and universities in Michigan, I wanted to make sure this one was the best for me. Here are the top five reasons why I chose – and continue to appreciate – […]

As my fourth year in college progresses, I reflect on who I was in my senior year of high school. I was courageous, curious, and creative. I was filled with ambition, which led me to be who I am now. But there’s so much I wish I could’ve told myself, so now, I want to […]

Jocelyn Szymanski, one of the Spring 2022 Let’s Detroit Campus Ambassadors, loves to find new places to try in Southeast Michigan, whether it’s to study, enjoy a tasty brunch, or hang out with friends. She recently shared 12 of her favorite food places with Let’s Detroit. Check out a snippet below and find your new […]

Let’s Detroit is excited to welcome our new cohort of Campus Ambassadors who will help connect more regional college students to the Let’s Detroit networking and community-building resources. Our Campus Ambassadors are talented young people who are passionate about making an impact in our region!   Eight current college students representing six regional institutions will work remotely to engage their […]

In 2018, I was in a year of transition. I would be graduating college, moving out of my student apartment, starting a career, and moving from Texas to Michigan. While I never planned on moving away, especially as far as I did, when my boyfriend accepted a job offer in Michigan, I knew my life […]