Students Seize Signature Experiences
As President Pershing works to improve the student experience through the new "My
University Signature Experience" initiative (MUSE), CSBS students are jumping at the
chance to do just that. Whether they are taking part in research, internships, student-organized
committees, or other out-of-class opportunities, these students are making the most
of their time at the U.
"My signature experience spawned from being in the right place at the right time,
being ambitious, and helping others. I work in marketing and while I was starting
my bachelor degree at the U I was also training interns from the U at my company.
After doing this for two companies, I made some incredible friends and realized the
value of finding high quality internships. Then I was lucky enough to stumble upon
Utah Community Research Group (a student group at the U of U) and get involved with
an awesome class. This in turn led me to an incredible internship opportunity where
I am getting trained on advanced econometrics, statistical analysis, and market research.
Why is that important? This is like a capstone event for my degree. It is the advanced
training that will launch me into a career that I wouldn't have gotten anywhere else."
Spencer Frandsen
Utah Community Research Group
Emperitas Market Research Internship
"My signature experience at the University of Utah is a combination of different opportunities
that have enhanced my academic endeavors. Every involvement has refined my college
educational experience at the university, whether that be from internships in Washington
D.C. and Brussels Belgium, to working as a college ambassador, to involvement in ASUU
as the Student Body Vice President. Through my scholastic endeavors I have pursued
a greater knowledge of government, higher education, and local, national and international
affairs. My recommendation to students is to get involved-whether it be on campus,
in the community, or abroad."
Sara Seastrand
Hinckley Internship Program
2012-2013 CSBS Student Ambassador
ASUU Student Body Vice President
"I think it is important to have a signature experience here at the U because you will
never get this chance again. There are so many resources and opportunities available
to students as an undergraduate. It requires a bit of work to network and get your
name out there, but once that is done, even more opportunities become available to
you. As an undergraduate at the U, there are even more opportunities that are not
available at other universities. Programs such as MUSE and UROP allow undergraduates
to conduct relevant research and projects that will give them a glimpse of what their
future career will be like."
Sean Reid
Geography Student Advisory Committee
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Group