Student Spotlight: Caleb Buchanan
During his time at Tech, Caleb Buchanan, a business administration major, has been actively involved across campus. He served as the president of Scheller Business Ambassadors and is now the alumni chair. Buchanan was the president of the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) for two years. He has also been a Challenge counselor for the past three summers and is active in Identity in Christ Church. Last fall he was recognized by the Student Center Programs Council (SCPC) as part of this year's Ramblin' Royalty.
He recently reflected on his contributions at Tech and offered advice to students who want to expand their involvement on campus.
What motivated you to get involved in leadership roles across campus, and how did you decide where to focus your efforts?
When I find something I enjoy, I like to go all in by leading and being fully committed. My greatest passion is loving and serving people, so in all the leadership positions I have assumed, that is my priority. I view them as avenues to support others while pursuing something I care about. For example, I adore Scheller, so it was one of my first choices to see how I could benefit the school.
Can you share a moment during your time at Georgia Tech when you felt particularly proud of the impact you've made?
What stands out to me most are not the big moments but individual moments with people — especially students I have been a Challenge counselor to. Seeing them grow, accomplish things, and develop as people has been immensely rewarding. I saw them come in as high schoolers, and now they are here as adults. In terms of seeing the fruits of my labor, nothing has been more fulfilling than the opportunity to celebrate their wins with them.
What would you say to students who aspire to make a difference at Georgia Tech but may not know where to start?
No matter what path you take or what opportunities are available, if your goal is to love people, that will be reflected. You don’t have to be an official leader or do something grand for your commitment to service to be evident.
What does being named Ramblin' Royalty mean to you personally and to your journey at Georgia Tech?
This award is the culmination of all the hard work I have invested into serving people on this campus in hopes of benefiting the lives of others. It also speaks to my commitment to Georgia Tech as a whole. I love this school — it means everything to me.
Now that you've earned this recognition, how do you plan to continue serving and giving back to the Georgia Tech community, both during your time here and after graduation?
This semester, I am trying to do everything I can. I want to be there for people more than I have been able to in the past and do things on this campus to serve in different capacities. After graduation, I intend to be heavily involved in the on-campus ministry I attend. Outside of that, I plan on being a Yellow Jacket for life — not just one who was here for four years. I will do anything to show my support to a student or an organization. I have had the opportunity to call this place home for the last four years, and that won’t change when I graduate.