Humans of the U: Austin Edens
“There are plans to open a law school in El Paso eventually, and I hope to one day teach there and give back to the community that made me the person I am today.”
Read More“There are plans to open a law school in El Paso eventually, and I hope to one day teach there and give back to the community that made me the person I am today.”
Read More“I decided really young that I wanted to go into medicine. I have hemophilia, which means my blood doesn’t clot normally, and at age seven, I learned to do my own IV infusions. That early exposure to the medical field showed me how much of an impact medicine can make in people’s lives. From then on, […]
Read More“I grew up in Draper, Utah, and I’ve been involved in theatre my whole life. I did my first show in kindergarten. It’s funny because I started with a company called Studio Kids, which was an after-school program, and then during my undergrad, I got the chance to teach for them for a few years. […]
Read More“Being in both arts and sciences has made my college education very well-rounded. In high school, I took a geology class and loved the material. I had questions about the landscape surrounding me, so I decided to major in geology.”
Read More“One thing I hope to gain outside of my degree is building those connections to the University of Utah and help spread that passion to alumni.”
Read More“The library became my second home. I knew I could ask any question and get a helpful answer, but I also enjoyed being in a place that was lively and bustling.”
Read More“As I go out into the world, I look forward to continuing the work of being a connector and of being myself.”
Read More“I am 34 and just graduating with my bachelor’s degree. I’ve lived a lot of life. I’ve had a lot of careers. And now I have the opportunity to start a new, exciting career and I get to bring all the other knowledge I’ve gained with me.”
Read More“…geology is a superpower. You get to see the world in a way that very few people get to, and it’s a pleasure without measure. I love to do it.”
Read More“We as architects have a responsibility to the communities that are underserved by their environment, and it made me realize how much impact we have in our designs.”
Read More“Even if I don’t receive a Fulbright grant, going through this process was so beneficial. It better prepared me to apply for graduate school and will help me with future applications I need to fill out.”
Read More“Whether or not I am selected as a Fulbright, the essay process provided a meaningful opportunity for me to reflect on everything I’ve done since my first year of college.”
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