Austin, the Heart of Texas

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Okay, everyone. Now we’re gonna zoom out a bit and take a look at the amazing city of Austin. Consistently ranked as a top place to live in the US. Austin is a hub for government, technology and education with endless opportunities and adventures. Rylan, a civil engineering major is gonna tell us how living in Austin has made his college experience so memorable. Rylan you’re on.

– Thanks Alex. Welcome y’all. Being from Austin, I always imagined I’d have to leave my city to find my college adventure. Little did I know I was just minutes away from the most incredible university. One that I’m now lucky enough to call my home. The city of Austin boasts an incredible outdoor lifestyle. Lady Bird Lake, which is part of the Colorado River runs straight through downtown and is surrounded by trails. It’s a great place to hike, bike, run, kayak, paddle board, or take my dog for a walk. Here in Austin we’ve earned the title, Live Music Capital of the World. There’s never a shortage of venues and concerts to enjoy. Whether it’s on South Congress, 6th Street or Zilker Park, I never shy away from an opportunity to enjoy some incredible new food and artists. My favorite part about Austin is our amazing annual events. ACL Festival hosts world class bands in a two week long festival that has definitely been a highlight during my time here. Looking for something a little faster pace? Circuit of the Americas is the only Formula 1 track in the United States. And it’s just a quick drive from campus. With the 40 acres being only a couple of blocks from the State Capitol building, it can be hard to see where campus ends and the rest of the city begins. Central Austin’s wide array of restaurants, study spots and attractions are all easily accessible. Because of how I’ve grown to love this city, I got involved with Texas Wranglers. A campus organization that’s given me the opportunity to give back to the city I’ve gained so much from. We work with Easterseals of Central Texas, a Non-Profit organization, which directly helps underprivileged individuals with physical and occupational rehabilitation. Through my work I’ve gotten to meet inspiring people who have overcome extreme hardship, making me even more proud of the people who call Austin home. Thanks Alex. Back to you.

– Thanks, Rylan. Giving back to the community that you love is extremely admirable. It seems like there’s really something for everyone to enjoy here. And if your to-do list wasn’t long enough already, Austin is also home to the annual South by Southwest Conference, which celebrates the convergence of tech film and music industries. it’s definitely worth checking out. Thanks again.