Experience Aggie Life

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Okay, now we’ll meet up with Alex out on the quad. He’s a junior majoring in global communication. And he grew up in Logan. There’s nobody better suited to describe life as an Aggie and this tight-knit community with Utah State at its core. From one Alex to another, take it away.

– Thanks Alex. Hello everyone, and welcome to Logan, Utah! My hometown and the beautiful home of the Utah State Aggies. Utah State University is the lifeblood of this community. There’s a feeling of excitement and pride associated with being part of it. I grew up here taking Sunday walks on campus, playing piano recitals in USU’s concert halls, and cheering on the Aggies at Maverick Stadium and at The Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The electric energy I felt each time I visited campus, made it clear to me that when I grew up, I wanted to be part of the Aggie family. The Aggie family is iconic. It begins with the friends that you make during your time here on campus, and extends far beyond that to anyone who has ever been associated with the university. It’s the people that you meet and the memories you create together that you remember most from your time in college. And there is so much to do here, both on and off campus to make memories. Getting involved in the traditions here at Utah State is something that I’ve looked forward to doing my entire life. One of my favorites is the Luminary. Where the university president leads the incoming freshmen class on a lantern procession to the quad, where they gather in the shape of an Aggie A, and kick off the four-year adventure that is to come. On the quad you’ll find Weeks of Welcome, movies and concerts, food truck fairs, and on homecoming night, hundreds of students line these sidewalks to share a midnight kiss a top of this block A to become true Aggies. We’ve also got The Howl, which is one of the most thrilling college Halloween parties this side of the Mississippi. There’s plenty to do off-campus as well. Logan is situated between two beautiful mountain ranges, making it an ideal outdoor destination in any season. There are two ski resorts less than an hour away from campus and tons of trails for hiking and mountain biking. My friends and I love to take the 15-minute drive up Logan Canyon, for a day on the beach of Bear Lake, followed by our famous raspberry shake. USU’s outdoor recreation program has all the equipment you could ever need, and they also host outdoor adventure trips. Aside from being an outdoor paradise, Logan is also an arts Mecca. On the same historic block downtown are three stunning theaters, where plays, musicals and operas are produced year round. Plenty of students participate in these productions. You’ll also find art galleries and concerts and venues downtown. I’ve been so inspired by the art scene here in Logan, that I’ve even started writing a musical of my own. Well, there’s a little taste of Logan for you. I hope you can come see it for yourself. Go Aggies! And back to you, Alex.

– Let me know when you’re holding auditions for that musical, Alex, it’s great to get a feel for Utah State, from the perspective of a student and a local. I hope I count as a member of the Aggie family now, that was fantastic, take care.