Hello!
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Utah! I’m excited you’re considering joining our incredible community and want to welcome you to The Nest! Inside you’ll find stories of students, campus organizations, and opportunities here at the U that will give you an inside look at campus life.
But first, let me introduce myself: My name is Joe Boyden, I’m the ASUU Student Body President. After four years of spirited football games, stunning mountain views, inspiring classes, and an energized student body, I can confidently say that The University of Utah has changed my life. The U has provided me with incredible community, academics, and support during my time as a student, ensuring that I am set up to not only succeed once I graduate this spring, but thrive.
In addition to my role in student government, I’m passionate about hip-hop dance battles and enjoy playing pickleball with friends. I’m a business major and actively involved in the LDS Student Association on campus. When I need a break from my studies, you’ll often find me hiking along the Wasatch Front with my family or exploring downtown Salt Lake City, just a 5-minute light rail ride from campus!
Something I’ve found to be incredibly special at the U is the campus culture’s focus on ensuring that students thrive at every level. From academic to social to professional engagement and development opportunities, there’s options for everyone to be part of the larger community and find their path to success.
My number one piece of advice to you, as a newly admitted U student, is to get involved on campus. Join one of our 600+ student clubs, participate in ground-breaking research, serve on student government – whatever you choose to do, take advantage of the wide array of opportunities that the U offers. When you get involved, you learn beyond the classroom, meet interesting people, grow your network of friends and mentors, and get the most out of your college experience.
I hope you enjoy diving into this issue of our admitted student magazine. The stories shared here are great examples of what makes the U an extraordinary place to live and learn (and not just because we have one of the most beautiful campuses in the world). From inspiring faculty to study abroad to campus sustainability programs, there’s tons to read about. Maybe you’ll even begin to picture what your unique U story could look like. So enjoy The Nest, and go Utah!
Joe Boyden, ASUU Student Body President
Swoop into The Nest
A Nest. A place to feel comfortable and secure. A place to call home. That is the University of Utah. Here you will spread your wings and explore potential you never thought possible. You will discover more about yourself and the world around you. You will become a part of a community as unique as the surrounding landscape. And long after you graduate, you will always have a place to fly back to.
