Rebel Life

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I can’t wait for you to meet Lester. He’s a mechanical engineering student from right here in Las Vegas and he’s living proof of how getting involved on campus can change your entire college experience. Between the student organizations, campus events, and outdoor activities, you can’t help but find something that interests you at UNLV. Take it away, Lester.

Thanks, Alex. How’s it going, everyone? Coming from a community college, I was never really involved in too many things. Well, I’m here to tell you that I’m a prime example of what can happen to you if you break out of your shell, find ways to be involved on campus, and discover where you truly belong. I got crazy involved here at UNLV. With over 400 student-run organizations, a diverse community of Greek life, a whole host of intramural sports teams, and of course, student jobs, UNLV offers many ways to get involved. I joined the Rebel Events Board to help plan events and I’m also part of the Glitter Squad. I walk around campus and events covered head to toe in scarlet paint and glitter with my partner in gray. We take pictures with the students and get people hyped up. It’s a blast. I’m also part of the Mountain Club. We do stuff like hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and other weekend excursions. My friends and I like to meet up at the rec center and climb on the bouldering wall. There’s a ton of other things to do there, just take a break from school, or even blow off some steam. I’ve met some amazing people and made lifelong friendships. I can confidently say that I’m happier than I’ve ever been, all because I decided to get involved, seek discomfort, and break out of my shell and experience all the opportunities UNLV really has to offer.Back to you, Alex.

Thanks Lester. The Glitter Squad looks awesome. There are so many different ways to get involved on campus, whether it’s joining student government, participating in volunteer opportunities, or connecting with other students while light saber dueling. Yep, that’s a thing here at UNLV. Just find your fit and go for it.