Melissa Riggen

Majored in Psychology, Minored in Child And Family Development
Georgia Southern University, Class of 2016
From Saint Marys, GA

I really like being involved in my community one way or another, I love the outdoors, I love dogs, I love to play my trumpet or the piano, I love to sing even though I'm not very good at it, I love sports (my favorite is tennis), and I can speak German!

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Education

Georgia Southern University
Camden County High School

Melissa in the News

More than 3,300 students receive degrees from Georgia Southern during Spring 2016 Commencement

On May 6 and 7, Georgia Southern University held its annual spring commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students at Hanner Fieldhouse and Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Interim Univers...

July, 25 2016 - Verified by Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University Announces Spring 2016 Dean's List

Georgia Southern University recently recognized nearly 2,600 students for excellence in academics on the 2016 Spring Semester Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have at...

June, 22 2016 - Verified by Georgia Southern University

Melissa Riggen Named to Georgia Southern University's Spring 2015 President's List

Georgia Southern University recently named 1,194 students as 2015 Spring Semester President's List honorees. Melissa Riggen has earned a spot on the list for excellence in academics. To be eligibl...

July, 06 2015 - Verified by Georgia Southern University

Melissa Riggen Named to Georgia Southern University's Fall 2014 President's List

Georgia Southern University recently named 1,219 students as 2014 Fall Semester President's List honorees. Melissa Riggen has earned a spot on the list for excellence in academics. To be eligible ...

March, 04 2015 - Verified by Georgia Southern University

Melissa Riggen Named to Georgia Southern University's Spring 2014 President's List

Georgia Southern University recently named 1,162 students as 2014 Spring Semester President's List honorees. Melissa Riggen has earned a spot on the list for excellence in academics. To be eligibl...

June, 21 2014 - Verified by Georgia Southern University

Melissa Riggen Makes the Dean's List at Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University recently recognized 2,646 students on the 2013 Fall Semester Dean's List. Melissa Riggen , a Psychology major from Saint Marys, GA has earned a spot on the list for exce...

January, 30 2014 - Verified by Georgia Southern University

Melissa Riggen Named to Georgia Southern University Spring 2013 President's List

Georgia Southern University recently recognized 1,150 students on the 2013 spring semester President's List. Sophomore Melissa Riggen , majoring in Psychology from Saint Marys, GA has been named t...

June, 25 2013 - Verified by Georgia Southern University

Activities

Golden Key International Honour Society (Golden Key)

I come to meetings and volunteer activities around the community.

Fall 2014 - Summer 2015 - Georgia Southern University

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Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG)

Helped recruit new members, helped with philanthropy events at libraries and hospitals, helped raise money for relay for life and other organizations, volunteer at the local animal shelter twice a month, and now I have so many amazing and loving sisters.

Spring 2014 - Summer 2015 - Georgia Southern University

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Sigma Alpha Pi

Talked to our members about what they wanted to see more of in the club, tried to help arrange events to have members come out to, contacted old and new members, encouraged participation, and helped with meetings and volunteer activities.

Fall 2013 - Summer 2015 - Georgia Southern University

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Southern Pride Marching Band

Had to learn new music every week, had to memorize new shows every week, had to practice everyday for multiple hours, donated a lot of my time, and participated in parades as well as games.

Fall 2012 - Fall 2013 - Georgia Southern University

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Work Experience

Lifeguard at Splash in the Boro Waterpark & Aquatics Center

Watch patrons, enforce rules, respond to emergencies.

May 2015 - Present

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