Campus Life

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Next up is Cara. She’s a senior studying product design with minors in art, entrepreneurship, food studies. And she can’t wait to tell you about student life and how she got involved here on campus. Welcome Cara. You are on.

– Hey everyone. When I started looking for a college, I had no idea what I wanted to be. I knew I was interested in being creative and trying everything. After touring the University of Oregon and seeing all there was to do here, I knew this was the place for me. My first week on campus, I pursued two on campus jobs, a theater stitcher, and a social media digital strategists, and got both. Being a theater stitcher is where I was first exposed to the incredible world of design. The designers I worked under taught me more about myself, my interests and my dreams. Between my work experience and taking engaging art classes at UO is where I found my passion for product design. I’ve also taken advantage of two study abroad opportunities at the UO, the pre-freshman program in London and the food studies program in Sienna, Italy. Both of these programs gave me the opportunity to create lifelong connections with new people and places. All of these on-campus opportunities have been made possible because of the accessible education center at the UO. I have needed accommodations and support throughout my educational journey. The AEC provides support and ensures I have the tools I need to be successful. One of my favorite things about UO is the many ways to get involved on campus. The ASU street fair is one of my favorite events. The whole community comes together in support of food and fun. And 13th avenue is lined with students and vendors all day long. When I chose to come to the University of Oregon, I never could have guessed how much I would learn and experience. The UO has been a place where I’ve been able to gain hands-on experience both on the job and in the classroom while working on my dreams. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Wow, Cara. It’s so cool you found your passion for product design by putting yourself out there and using campus resources. Thanks for sharing your journey. Sounds like getting involved in student life has its perks, especially when those perks include street fair food. Sign me up, please. Thanks again for that.