Welcome to the University of Houston
(inspiring music) – Whose house? Coogs’ House! Welcome, everyone, to the University of Houston. UH is a Tier One, public research institution serving nearly 47,000 students renowned for its academic excellence and diverse community. Located right in the heart of the nation’s fourth-largest city, UH inspires students to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to the world. I’m your host, Alex Boylan, and over the next half-hour, we’re gonna take you on a tour around the UH campus to hear from 10 UH students about what makes this university so special. From state-of-the-art facilities, to world-class faculty and bustling student life, every corner of UH embodies the spirit of exploration and achievement. You’re about to enter a vibrant community, fueled by passion, innovation, and boundless opportunity. Welcome to the University of Houston, this is The College Tour. (upbeat music)
Alexa’s Journey: Finding Passion in Nutrition
Alexa is a senior, majoring in Human Nutrition and Foods and is ready to tell us why UH is the right choice for her. UH is a top-ranked university for social mobility located in the nation’s fourth-largest city, in the backyard of the world’s largest medical center with access to dozens of Fortune 500 companies after graduation. Yet it still feels like a tight-knit community. Tell us why, Alexa. (upbeat music)
Maithili’s Cougar Pride in Athletics
Thanks, Alex! Howdy everyone. Like many people, I did not know what I wanted to do. I knew medicine and community were something I wanted in my college experience. Plus, it’s my mom’s alma mater. The more I looked at the UH, the more I realized it had everything I wanted, making it the perfect school for me. I fell in love with the science behind food, so I changed my major to Human Nutrition and Foods and never looked back. UH offers many resources for their students to get involved in their major. With the help of my amazing professors, I joined an internship focusing on research about eating activity and community health. I was able to present my research at conferences throughout Texas. There are many organizations on campus, but I found my place in the Student Nutrition Association. There, I developed strong friendships and found people to study with so we can all tackle our major together. A huge part of my program involves being a student worker at UH’s food pantry, the Cougar Cupboard. This job has transformed my life and made me find a passion in community nutrition. Getting to be a part of helping my fellow peers not have to worry about where their next meal will come from is a rewarding experience. I chose and continue to choose UH because they care about their students’ success and what they need to thrive. I don’t feel like just another student here on campus. From the friendly staff to the amazing professors who go above and beyond, I always feel welcome here. Now that’s all for me. Now back to you, Alex. (upbeat music)
Nat’s Take on Student Life
Thanks, Alexa, and thank you for your hard work with the Cougar Cupboard. This is such important work and you are helping so many people avoid food insecurity. Thanks again. Maithili is a sophomore double-majoring in Management Information Systems and Marketing who’s ready to show us what UH Athletics is all about. What a rich athletic history there is here. Iconic basketball teams, Heisman trophies, Olympic gold medalists, major championship golfers, and now, as a member of the Big 12, the athletic experience is unparalleled. Let’s hear from Maithili about what makes Cougar Athletics so much fun for students. (upbeat music)
Alexander’s Greek Life Experience
Thanks, Alex. Hi everyone. Growing up, I was always involved in school, but I never quite knew what I wanted to pursue. Throughout high school, I was in Band and took AP classes, but coming to the University of Houston, I decided to take a chance on Business. I love the balance between hard work and play here. One of my favorite parts is attending the basketball games with my roommates. UH offers student tickets and I take advantage of that as often as possible. I love the sense of community Fertitta Center has during basketball games. Seeing the alumni and student sections be packed is part of why UH is so special to me. UH has a memorable basketball history, starting with Phi Slama Jama, and we have continued to build that legacy with our entry into the Big 12, Final Four appearances and Conference championships. In the fall, TDECU Stadium packs out for the Cougar football games and the fire and passion of our student-athletes invigorates the crowds. Our Football Team has made multiple appearances in Bowl games. Our Women’s Golf, Swim and Dive, and Track teams have an impressive legacy of bringing home multiple Conference championships. Our athletic teams put in their all and getting to be a part of that and witnessing it, is extremely inspiring. The spirit of our athletics speaks to the type of school the University of Houston is. Our student-athletes and fans are supportive and passionate, and together, it’s a culture that I’ve learned to love. My Cougar Pride has never been stronger and I’m excited to see where these programs go in the next couple of years. See you at the next game, Alex. (upbeat music)
Jonathan’s Academic Innovations
Thanks, Maithili. Those basketball games look like so much fun. You can certainly feel the buzz around the teams here on campus and we can see plenty more championships coming here very soon. Thanks again. Nat, a freshman majoring in Biomedical Engineering is here to show us all that student life has to offer. With over 500 student organizations, UH is a thriving community where students find their passions and forge lifelong friendships. From Greek life and cultural organizations to leadership development programs and volunteer opportunities, UH provides a wealth of avenues for students to explore their passions, expand their horizons, and become the leaders of tomorrow. Tell us all about it, Nat. (upbeat music)
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