Campus and Community Life

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Next up, we’re gonna meet Sam, a junior Exercise Science major who has made this place a home away from home. With a great downtown, plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores and tons of recreational spaces, Brookings is a growing thriving community that rallies around the university, and the Jackrabbits athletic program that compete at the NCAA Division One level.

– Thanks Alex. What’s up, everyone? Growing up, I was a kid who didn’t know what their next step would look like after high school. I knew I wanted to go somewhere with big opportunities with the campus that felt right size for me. After visiting SDSU, I knew it was the perfect fit. I love the campus atmosphere here. There’s over 200 clubs and organizations that provide me with an opportunity to chase my passion while gaining world-class education. Going to class. I almost always see a friend walking by. In the Exercise Science program almost everybody knows everyone, which makes us feel like we’re all in this together. Just like the town I grew up in, I feel like everyone here at SDSU has got my back. The best part though, is that Brookings has the big town opportunities. The community and state support our division one athletic programs where we’ve won a number of conference championships and several of our teams are competitive on a national level. Our Jackrabbits make a huge impact on the overall appeal of the university. Cheering them on is a great way to spend a night at Frost Arena, Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, or another one of our top notch facilities. Another great aspect of SDSU is its location. Downtown Brookings is of awesome shops and restaurants, Nick’s Hamburger Shop being my favorite. Grab a snack and head to Dakota Nature Park. It’s a beautiful place to visit with trails to explore only three miles away from campus. Plus we’re only 45 minutes away from Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city. The biggest lesson I’ve learned here at SDSU is there’s no limit to how much you can achieve here. No matter your goal, SDSU will find a way to support you. They will match your hard work and ambition with opportunity. Well, that is all for me. Alex, take it away, man.

– Sam, thank you so much. We appreciate you sharing all about the Brookings community and what SDSU has to offer students. No matter where your interests lie there is no shortage of opportunities to get involved and make your time as a Jackrabbit very, very special. Thanks, Sam!