Meet the Bonners
There’s no doubt that being a Bonner Leader is a commitment; however, the experience is incredibly rewarding. They have inspiring stories of community engagement and cross-cultural experiences to share.
See what College of Charleston Bonner Leaders are doing!
Bonner Leaders take initiative. They're creative. They make a difference.
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Aleyse S. ’23 wants to change lives. It started as a weekly blog discussing the disparities within South Carolina’s education system. It turned into an opportunity to teach art classes to students from a local Title 1 school. By building on this project, Aleyse is able to explore her career options. |
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Amani L., '24 is working on a podcast, “The Bonner Balance,” that helps students develop a healthy and sustainable balance between school, work and their personal lives. |
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Brendan M. ’24 started an Instagram account – @yourweeklywakeup – that interrupts the social media doom scroll and teaches his peers about global societal issues. |
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Christian S. ’22 created and gave a presentation to a group of men who were re-entering society after being released from prison. Now, he works with a local non-profit, Charleston Waterkeeper. As a marine biology major, it’s a perfect fit. |
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Zora B. ’23 volunteers with The Sustainability Institute to help bring awareness to sustainability issues in the Charleston community. |
Hear what College of Charleston Bonners have to say!
“Love extends to every member of our Bonner family. Every Bonner is there for you if you need it.”
- Emma B. '22
“Joining Bonner as a student of color at a predominately white institution has given me a safe space and community on campus.”
- Aliece H. '23
"Bonner is so much more than an organization, it's a group of people from all different backgrounds who have taught me so many things."
- Emily M. '22
"I am an African American woman who attends a PWI and sometimes being the only, or one of the few black students, in a class can put pressure on you. Bonner allows me to not feel the pressure as much and help me manage my feelings."
- Jamye T. ‘22