Why Did You Choose the U?

We have a great business program and my mom also works here.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Create as many connections as possible.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I want to get involved and gain more experience.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives because I watch it with my girlfriend.

Why Did You Choose the U?

Close to home

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Study abroad

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

It would be such a fun and unique experience and you’d get to help and welcome incoming students

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Dated and related

Why Did You Choose the U?

The business program and diversity on campus

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Launch a business

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

To help the U of U community

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I don't watch reality TV

Why Did You Choose the U?

Scholarships + landscape

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Hit the diving board jump at alta

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I'm very social and love to help/make first impressions

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

My strange addiction - its just so wacky

Why Did You Choose the U?

I chose the University of Utah because I knew that this was where I was meant to be. My family and I traveled to Utah to tour the college for my brother who was a senior in High school at the time. Even though the tour was not intended for me and I was still in middle school at the time, I fell in love with the breathtaking views of the mountains and the campus and the wonderful people I met as well. My entire first experience on this campus was amazing and I knew that when it was time for me to attend college, this was where I was meant to be.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

One thing I wish to accomplish before I graduate is traveling to all 50 states in the United States.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I wanted to be an orientation leader ever since I had the best experience at my own orientation. I remember all of the fun and exciting energy that my orientation leaders were showing and overall looked like they were having so much fun and it made me want to be apart of this community.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

My favorite reality TV show Keeping up with the Kardashians because I think it is really funny to watch.

Why Did You Choose the U?

For the medical program!

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go skiing with friends

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

To meet new people and get more involved with the SLC community

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I don't watch Reality TV

Why Did You Choose the U?

To ski! I love to ski

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go to more national parks in the state

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

To have fun and to help new students appreciate the U as much as I do.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I don't watch a lot of reality TV, I used to watch survivor with my family, just sometimes fun to tune in and watch with my family.

Why Did You Choose the U?

I got a good offer and had a family event occur in my senior year that made it to where I had to stay home and help out.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

I want to visit Japan and open my own store.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I am a natural born leader and love helping the community.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I love Toddlers and Tiaras because it is hilarious to see how serious the moms are about their daughters competing.

Why Did You Choose the U?

I love the Pre-Med program the U offers and it's close to home!

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Make a solid group of friends!

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I want to help people feel a sense of belonging!

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Jerry Springer

Why Did You Choose the U?

For majors

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go to a flat earth convention

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

To promote the U

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Project Runway

Why Did You Choose the U?

Location, family, athletics

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Study abroad

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

Connections, location, helping others, housing

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Dance moms, no other show will top the drama this has

Why Did You Choose the U?

There is a really great community and I know the U cares about me as a person and not just as a student. There are a ton of great opportunities and programs especially for what the cost is. There's always something to do on campus and it's a great location to do things off campus.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Spend the whole day, opening to closing, in the library

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I wanted to help others adjust to the U and help them find their own reason to love it. I also wanted to build my community by getting to both meeting other OL's and getting to meet incoming students all summer long.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Task master. I love watching it with my mom and it is funny. It might be slightly more game show than reality tv but close enough.

Why Did You Choose the U?

Mostly because of a gut feeling, but also because of my major (the hospital and labs are cool) and scenery of course 🙂

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go bungee jumping

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

To help people, have fun, and get more leadership experience

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Not a reality TV show (I don’t want reality TV don’t come for me) but Supernatural 🙂 it’s my comfort show, been watching it non stop for over 5 years

Why Did You Choose the U?

It was close to home, and a good distance at the same time. I had an "ah ha!" moment at the bottom of presidents circle. <3

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go skiing

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I want to get out of my comfort zone

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

The Great British Baking Show...Its very relaxing

Why Did You Choose the U?

Amazing engineering school and have beautiful scenery

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Finish going to 10 different national parks

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I wanted to develop my public speaking skills.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Physical 100: It was a very competitive competition with athletes from all different areas.

Why Did You Choose the U?

It was close to home and it felt very welcoming.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Make new friends and visit a new country.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

To be involved on campus and help incoming students to the best of my ability.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

The Real Housewives of SLC because it's been something that I watch with my mom and it's kind of our thing.

Why Did You Choose the U?

My dream school!!! I always felt connected here.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

To sky jump

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

Make a purpose and make people feel the way I feel about the U!

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Real Housewives franchise, because they're living my dream and I love the drama

Why Did You Choose the U?

Diversity

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

To live

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I love the U and Like talking to people

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

1000 lbs Sister

Why Did You Choose the U?

The diversity and amount of opportunities available for my success. Scholarships did not hurt 🙂

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Sky diving

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I really wanted to meet and connect with other people. This was also a great leadership opportunity.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Christley Knows Best. This family is hilarious and always makes me laugh.

Why Did You Choose the U?

Amazing medical programs, opportunities, as well as a different environment from my hometown.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

One thing on my bucket list before I graduate is to pet a giraffe.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I wanted to be an orientation [leader] not only to show others around this amazing campus, but to be a part of a community.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Love Island, I loved the drama and romance involved with this TV show.

Why Did You Choose the U?

I love mountains and my parents are from Utah.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

I'd love to go to all of the ski resorts in Utah.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I love talking with people and I am a huge fan of the U!

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Survivor, I love the strategy and the drama of the hidden immunity idols.

Why Did You Choose the U?

Because my parents went BYU

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

I want to learn a little bit about everything. Like more about woods, welding, martial arts, writing, filming

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

Because I'll get great work experience and hopefully learn a lot like how to live by myself

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

America's Got Talent because people that go on have amazing unique talents that interest me

Why Did You Choose the U?

The incredible community, campus, and resources

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go to a pig farm

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I wanted to be a part of a group bigger than myself.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Selling sunset. Because it’s awesome

Why Did You Choose the U?

Because of how kind everyone is here and how there's such a sense of community

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go to all the rivalry games for every sport

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

Because I want to be able to help people that are stressed about starting college feel calm and confident

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Dance Moms because its so ridiculous and I relate because I danced growing up

Why Did You Choose the U?

Great engineering program, good dorms, and great amenities

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Build an electric scooter-skateboard hybrid thing

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

It's a great opportunity to expand my horizons and also to get residency.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I don't watch reality TV

Why Did You Choose the U?

I love what Salt Lake City has to offer with both outdoor activities, city life, and a politically diverse environment, so I can talk to people from many walks of life. Additionally, the U seemed like a place where I could easily get involved with student organizations and find my people.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

I want to see Southern Utah and learn to ski.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I was very nervous at my Orientation when I first came to the U, but the orientation leaders helped me feel welcomed and safe. I wanted to pay it forward and show others the U is a great place to be!

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I love Dance Moms because I grew up watching it with my mom. We keep up with all of the girls lives to this day and send each other any updates we find on social media.

Why Did You Choose the U?

Because the U offers a lot of different great programs that can support me both on my academic and personal journey.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Travel with my family

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

Because I want to meet people who have the same interests and passion as me and I want to unlock new experiences.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Clash of Champions because it is awesome to see smart students battle and I somehow find motivations to study harder, lol

Why Did You Choose the U?

1. Close to home
2. I grew up visiting the U and ultimately knew I wanted to be apart of the University of Utah's community and inspire others to as well.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Go to a Billie Eilish concert

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I want to be an Orientation Leader because I wanted to have an opportunity to get closer to campus as a commuter student, make new friends, and make the transition to college easier for new students who might be scared and overwhelmed.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Alone

Why Did You Choose the U?

I chose the University of Utah because of the outdoor activities, especially the skiing.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Skydiving this summer and a roadtrip across the US.

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I wanted to be an Orientation Leader because I wanted to gain life skills and spend summer in Utah while being paid.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

The Bachelor because its the most recent one that I have watched

Why Did You Choose the U?

I chose University of Utah because it was the perfect school for all of my needs. The U has a good business school, and amazing dance program, and its close proximity to the mountains is the cherry on top.

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

To study abroad in Europe

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I want one an orientation leader because I love the U and I want to share this amazing school with all the new students.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

My favorite reality TV show is Great British Baking show because I love to bake and everything they make looks so good.

Why Did You Choose the U?

Location, city life, football school, and I followed my brother here

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Hike Timp

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

Living for the summer and I love The U!

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

Love Island

Why Did You Choose the U?

It has the best games program in the US

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Find a job

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I love holding events and creating experiences

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I dont watch Reality TV show, I am sorry!

Why Did You Choose the U?

I liked the vibe, the union, the resources in the library, the dorms, and that Comp Sci was pretty highly ranked and that Games was ranked top 3

What Is One Thing On Your Bucket List?

Make a game

Why Did You Want To Be An Orientation Leader?

I really enjoyed my orientation and want to be able to give new people the same experience.

What Is Your Favorite Reality TV Show?

I don't watch reality tv