Student Life with Natalie

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Nat, a freshman majoring in biomedical engineering is here to show us all that student life has to offer with over 500 student organizations, UH is a thriving community where students find their passions and forge lifelong friendships from Greek life and cultural organizations to leadership development programs and volunteer opportunities, UH provides a wealth of avenues for students to explore their passions, expand their horizons, and become the leaders of tomorrow. Tell us all about it, Nat.

– Thank you, Alex. I am a first year pre-med biomedical engineering major. Ever since I was diagnosed with type one diabetes, I’ve wanted to be a pediatrician. I needed a university that would both allow me to pursue an enriching pre-med track, but also all of the hobbies and activities I was interested in along the way. Because my sister is a Cougar alumni, I knew that the University of Houston would be perfect for me. At UH, you can balance academics, work, and a social life. Our list of 500 plus student organizations will have something for you. I’m a member of the American Medical Student Association and a few engineering orgs. I’m also an ambassador, so you’ll see me giving tours to incoming freshmen. I conduct type one diabetes research and I’m able to make a real world impact even as an undergraduate intern. I’ve met most of my friends through these orgs and we have a lot of fun on campus. There’s so much you can do here with your friends such as biweekly farmer’s markets, getting a latte at Cougar Grounds, tailgates, maybe catching a premiere at our on-campus movie theater or winning free stuff at RHA Bingo night. The Metropolitan Volunteer Program and Bonner Leaders are both ways you can give back to the community with your friends. Weeks of welcome at the beginning of the fall offers socials such as Flow Party and Cat’s Back affair where organizations will give out info and pre-merch. Later we have the week of homecoming where orgs will throw events such as Paint the Cougar and bed racing before the big game. The University of Houston has allowed me to find my friends for life and a clear path to my chosen career. I’m so excited for my future here and beyond. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Nat. Campus life looks like a ton of fun and Weeks of Welcome is a great way to get introduced to all UH has to offer. Let me know where I can get some glow sticks. Take care.