Getting Involved at The U

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We’re gonna check in with Miles a sophomore from Roy, Utah. Even though he’s been at the University of Utah for a brief period of time, he’s already making the most of it. Not only for himself, but for incoming students as well. Tell us what you’ve been up to Miles.

– Thanks Alex. Hi everyone, after high school, the number one thing I wanted to do was get involved in college. So that way I could get more of that college experience. I’m so glad that I decided to start this next chapter of my life here at the University of Utah. As an orientation leader, the number one piece of advice I give to each new student is to get involved. Whether it be in Greek life, student government, the Union programming council, or intermural sports. There’s so many opportunities to find a sense of belonging, especially for new students. The Freshman Ambassador Board is a great way to get connected campus life. In fact, FAB helped me jumpstart my career in the Union programming council, now as an assistant director on the arts and special events board. I’m also a member of the red army practice squad for the women’s basketball team, where I got to help play and practice against the team to help them prepare for games. No matter what you like, there’s a place here for you at The U. I love being a student at the David Eccles School of Business, especially the business scholars program, where I’ve made so many great connections and mentors. The classes and professors give you a great space to take the knowledge you’ve learned in class and give it a real-world application. I’ve been able to start my own business, Royal Cakes, customizing sneakers. While hundreds of other students were able to start their own businesses here at The U as well. Regardless of your major class or interests, there’s an opportunity to get involved here at the University of Utah. We’re only here for a short time, so we may as well make the most of it, right, Alex?

– I couldn’t agree more Miles. With over 600 student organizations, how can you help but get involved at The U. It’s obvious that this place has a welcoming and engaging student body. We all really appreciate your insight. Take care. Utah is known for its deserts, but the university boasts three swimming pools and a 33 person hot tub on campus.