Pursue Your Passions with Nicholas

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Meet Nicholas, a first generation student who’s aspiring to be a filmmaker. He’s turning that passion for visual communications into reality through his UTEP degree program. Upon graduation, he hopes to stay a part of the Miner family by joining UTEP’s Athletics program doing sports communications. Getting involved is what Nicholas is all about. Give us the full picture, Nicholas. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey everyone. I’m a first generation college student, a senior, and I have a huge passion for film. Here at UTEP, I found many opportunities to grow my videography, photography, and creative writing skills. I always knew I wanted to be a filmmaker. The Communication department here has allowed me to explore new ideas and theories that apply to filmmaking. In addition to my studies, I’ve worked for the UTEP Athletics Marketing Department for about four years, taking photos and videos at events. Working for a Division I athletics program, my passion for sports grew immensely and I’ve decided on a future in sports communication. The UTEP athletics team and Miner fans truly shown me how sports can create a meaningful community. There’s a lot of love in the Miner Nation. More than 200 student organizations make campus life exciting as well as give students professional experience and connections. Being involved in many different organizations has really helped me grow at UTEP. I am the Vice President of our filmmaking club, Pick Productions, and I’ve served in the Student Government Association as a Senator-at-Large and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Being in SGA has really increased my self-confidence. I am honored to serve as the bridge between students, the faculty, staff, and the UT System Board of Regents. I love talking to new students here at UTEP. I was even an orientation leader. I always tell students to get involved and take advantage of all the resources that UTEP has to offer. Sometimes it’s hard for new students to realize how many great opportunities there are here at UTEP. I hope future Miners watching this video take advantage of all that you UTEP has offer. Now back to you Alex.

– Thank you for reaching out to future Miners and telling them about all the great things happening at UTEP, Nicholas. UTEP is proud to have so many organizations and clubs to make the campus experience more than just about education, but also about having fun. We’ll be watching for your work on the big screen. Thanks again, Nicholas.