Living and Studying in Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City has long been popular with startups in health nuts. Even the squirrels are fit here. Students at The U can explore the city with free public transit and Lexi is gonna tell us what makes this place so special for college students and young alumni. What’s the scoop on SLC, Lexi?

– Hello, everyone. And welcome to the University of Utah. Growing up in the State of Utah, I always had a great love for the outdoors. I love visiting national parks, camping, skiing, and hiking with my family and friends. And when it came time to choose a school, I really wanted to pick one that would allow me to do the things that I love while still having that traditional college experience. The location of our campus is really unique. The University of Utah is nestled between downtown Salt Lake and the Wasatch mountains. So students are able to enjoy both the outdoors and city life. There are so many cool things to do here, from hiking and camping, to visiting art museums and galleries. On the weekend, or even between classes, students can hike the living room trail, visit Olympic venues from the 2002 games or grab a bite to eat at one of the multitudes of restaurants, minutes away from campus. During the winter, you get to experience the famous Utah snow, which turns our city into a winter Wonderland and brings about additional activities like skiing and snowboarding, visiting the temple square, Christmas lights and outdoor ice skating at the Gallivan Center. Personally, my love for the great outdoors has only grown since living in Salt Lake. And with several major ski resorts, only a 30 minute drive away, over a hundred miles of hiking and biking trails, fishing and wildlife expeditions, it’s super easy to get your fix. All in all, no matter what your interests are, you’re certain to find someone on campus who shares that interest too. And you don’t have to travel very far to participate. I have loved attending The U and living in Salt Lake, and it’s definitely a city you wanna keep on your radar. What’s next, Alex?

– Very cool. Now while Lexi’s minors are in theater and chemistry, her majors are in health and kinesiology with a wilderness in emergency medical services emphasis. Her friends are really lucky to have her around on their outdoor adventures. Thanks for talking to us about the hidden gem that is Salt Lake City.