Humans of the U: Samantha Eldridge
“I want to expand the center to provide other physical spaces on campus for students to feel safe, welcomed and have that same sense of belonging that we have at the AIRC.”
Read More“I want to expand the center to provide other physical spaces on campus for students to feel safe, welcomed and have that same sense of belonging that we have at the AIRC.”
Read More“As a student, people in my cohort are from all over the country. Our students are diverse. They have unique backgrounds, various family lives and different socioeconomic statuses. This experience is a great way to help you grow as a person, and it contributes to who I am today.”
Read MoreAs a recipient of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, I want to use the opportunities I’ve received to help others.
Read More“My favorite part of doing this is the light bulb moments—it’s when you see somebody get it.”
Read MoreKids need to see themselves in literature. But we also need to give kids the chance to walk with and inhabit characters in literature that they would never meet in their day-to-day life.
Read More“I hope to complete my 83-year-old marathon this summer.”
Read More“I want to be an ally to underserved populations and help break the segregation cycle. I would like to make others’ paths easier than mine.”
Read More“I didn’t want students who are neurodivergent at the U to be subject to the same struggle that I had.”
Read More“Participating in undergraduate research helped me gain skills as an independent thinker and the courage to improve at public speaking after presenting at multiple conferences.”
Read More“During my time as a college student, I’ve been grateful for the supportive environment that allowed me to really dive into my studies and find topics and fields of study that I’m passionate about.”
Read More“The things I have appreciated the most about my time here at the U have been the personal connections that I’ve been able to make with friends and colleagues.”
Read MoreA student’s dream will become reality on May 21 in downtown Salt Lake City.
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