Customized Degree

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Let’s meet Hannah who’s turning her love for storytelling into her own unique major and whose love for Weber State literally runs in the family. A majority of Weber State students lean towards the sciences, but there’s also a vibrant arts community on campus including music, dance, theater, literature, and more. Hannah, tell us all about it.

– Thanks, Alex. You’re right. I was pretty much born to be a wildcat. My parents and grandparents went to Weber State and my great-grandfather was even a professor here. I was singing the Weber State Fight song before I could form complete sentences. Now that I’m here, I can see even more clearly all the reasons why Weber is so amazing. Just look at this costume studio located in our Browning Center where we host concerts, live theater and world renowned guest speakers. I love being part of a community that cherishes art and shares it with the world. I also love that I can get a tailor-made education that centers around my life and interests. I’m currently working toward a Bachelor of Integrated Studies which allows me to choose from three different realms of education and combine them into my own personal major. Right now, I’m doing that with English, communication and, of course, theater. This fusion is perfect for me because I love the art of storytelling. As I started learning more about theater I was struck by the power storytelling has to transform culture and shape lives. Now I’m working with kids right here in Ogden in a theater program, which allows them to connect with their world through the arts, giving them a chance to tell their story. I also work at Weber State as an ambassador for the Office of Admissions. I get to host daily tours of our beautiful campus, meet with high school students to answer their questions about college and share why Weber State is great, great, great. This year I’m an ambassador president, which is helping me develop my talents in leadership. My family history is defined by a thriving college experience and I’m so excited to continue that tradition as a fourth generation wildcat. All right, Alex. End scene.

– With hundreds of programs and seven different colleges, Weber State offers a personalized education that’s right for everyone. I’m sure your great-grandfather would be so pleased to see how the university has grown and how much you’ve accomplished here already. Cheers Hannah.