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Why U?


Think back to when you were standing at the crossroads of your higher ed journey, facing multiple college options. What finally led you to embark on the University of Utah path? We posed this question on social media and received an avalanche of replies. From programs to people to powder, here’s what sealed the deal for some of our readers.

Being able to go to the U Asia Campus.

SARAH HIGASHI BS’23

The idea of going to college was so intimidating, but when I toured Utah, I felt so at home.

SAVANNA HEARN (FIRST-YEAR STUDENT)

 

Both my grandfather and father graduated from the U. I had to go to the U since the tradition was so deeply ingrained in me. After a lack of dedication in my first year at the U and a couple of years of working construction labor, skiing, and hiking full time, I decided higher education might be a good thing to pursue. Just happened to change the whole course of my career and arguably my life.

JAKE GARN BA’85 MBA’86

The film and animation programs were said to be good, and the tuition was more affordable than other schools I was considering. I really enjoyed the creative community on campus. I got a diverse set of skills, from storyboarding to screenwriting to collaborating with a large team of animators.

ERIC SKYER BA’23

I chose the U because of its premed program. While I enjoyed my premed courses, I eventually changed my major to accounting. The university offers excellent accounting and business programs. Additionally, its proximity to numerous ski resorts allowed me to practice skiing when I was not studying.

CUONG CHAU BS’96

Proximity to the slopes!

KELLI VLAHOS BS’81

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