Heart of the Northeast with Laura

Transcript

Okay, everyone let’s head over to Mirror Lake, the spot on campus for studying, people watching and soaking up the sun. There, we’re gonna hear from Laura, who has an individualized major Organizational Behavior and Leadership. And she’s gonna tell us about life in Storrs and all the amazing opportunities available to students in the area. Laura, please take it away.

Thanks Alex. Hi everyone! Growing up in the Northeast, I knew that I wanted to come to a school that gave me the opportunity to experience all those seasonal changes that I love so much while I was growing up. There’s nothing like the first snowfall of every Winter where our campus is blanketed white. It’s really like we’re living inside of a snow globe.

My favorite day of the Spring is the first warm day of the year. All of our students gather on the lawn behind our Student Union, hanging out, chatting with friends and getting some homework done. I do have to say my favorite season in Storrs must be the Fall. Whether you wanna get into the UCONN spirit by going to a football or soccer game, or if you go to a local farmer’s market to pick up some fresh fruit there are so many different things that you can do in the Fall.

Another one of my favorite parts about being a UCONN student, is the sense of community that we have here. Our main campus is located in Storrs, where you can expect to find that traditional college town feel. We also have bridged campuses across Connecticut in Avery Point, Hartford, Stanford, and Waterbury. These campuses each have their own unique culture, but regardless of where you attend classes we have a sense of Husky pride that unites us all. While our Storrs campus is located in a relatively small area of Connecticut, there’s no shortage of activity. And this keeps our campus exciting. I’m standing here on our Mirror Lake, which is relatively close to our Downtown Storrs area. I love to head into Downtown Storrs with my friends to grab some coffee and hang out.

At first UCONN might seem like a big school but it’s amazing how small it begins to feel because of the sense of community that we’ve built here. I hope hearing my story has given you a sense of what it’s like to live and learn here at UCONN. Back to you, Alex

Laura, thanks for telling us what makes this campus so special. No matter where you’re from. When you say there is no better place to experience the best that all four seasons have to offer. I know a lot of people who agree with you. Thanks again.