Utah Students Make Things Happen

Transcript

One of The U’s core values is leadership. Giving students the skills and tools to drive positive transformation, locally, regionally and beyond. We’re gonna hear from Ethan, a senior from St. George Utah, who’s taken this mission to heart. He’ll tell us a bit more of what he’s accomplished here at The U. Talk to us, Ethan.

– Hey, what’s up everyone. Surrounded by doers, dreamers and innovators, choosing to attend the University of Utah was somewhat of a no-brainer for me. The entrepreneurial mindset and passion that radiates from our student body and faculty are contagious. While others are trying to think outside of the box, they’re coming up with game-changing ways to utilize the box itself. The University of Utah allows us the opportunity, resources and support to think freely, to live in the world we want, not learn to live in the one that exists. And this isn’t just sweet talk. Resources to enhance the student experience are in abundance here at the University of Utah. For example, one program, Opportunity Scholars is geared towards first-generation college students to enhance community on campus. The program provides retention resources, such as internships, networking events, community building, and so much more. I personally started a student run company with some of my really close friends through the Lassonde Institute. I founded and served as a co-president of a leadership club and a cryptocurrency club here on campus. I worked as an associate for Ivory Innovations, where we work tirelessly every single day to help find solutions to the housing affordability crisis here in America. I even curated a sustainability impact initiative, which resulted in saving over 121,000 gallons of water every single year. None of this would be possible without the desire from faculty and students to continuously foster an environment of go getters. The University of Utah has prepared me in more ways than I could’ve ever imagined. Instead of graduating with just a degree, I’m able to walk away from college with invaluable experiences that not only shaped who I am today, but more importantly shape who I want to be in the future. And with that being said, Alex, back to you.

– Fantastic, Ethan. Thank you for sharing your innovative ways of making an impact. Given the fact that University of Utah is ranked in the top five for clean energy use among colleges and universities in the US, I’m sure your contributions to environmental health are greatly appreciated. Nicely done.